Best automatic feeder???

kinerson · 08/14/2006, 04:37 PM

I'm looking to purchase an automatic feeder because I want to keep some Anthias in my reef tank. I know they need to be fed many times during the day. I've never owned a auto feeder and have know idea if there is one that's favored over the rest. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Greg

EnderG60 · 08/14/2006, 04:55 PM

ehiem makes a good digital one, its a bit pricey but worth it compared with the rest.

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...Product=EH3581

KEstep · 08/14/2006, 04:57 PM

Aqua chef by current is pretty nice. I use them on my freshwater tanks.

atvdave · 08/14/2006, 06:52 PM

I have been using the Ehiem 3581 for 2 years now. Works great.

One thing I learned, you will need something like this http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+112972

I made one out of a funnel ( I don't like suction cup mounts).

If you don't the food will float on top of the water and go down the over flow.

08/14/2006, 04:37 PM	#1
kinerson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 682	Best automatic feeder??? I'm looking to purchase an automatic feeder because I want to keep some Anthias in my reef tank. I know they need to be fed many times during the day. I've never owned a auto feeder and have know idea if there is one that's favored over the rest. Any suggestions? Thanks, Greg

08/14/2006, 04:57 PM	#3
KEstep Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 550	Aqua chef by current is pretty nice. I use them on my freshwater tanks. __________________ A bartender is just a pharmacist with limited inventory. If you drink don't park, accidents cause people. If only closed minds came with closed mouths. Have a great day. Kris Current Tank Info: 150g. DAS Oak Aquarium, 3 250w. Reeflux 10k on Coralvue Dimmable E-ballasts, 150lbs. Live Rock, DAS EX-2 Skimmer, Remote Deep Sand Bucket, Reefkeeper 2, 10 gallon fuge, 2 Vortechs, Coralvue Dual Chamber Calcium Reactor, Coralvue Kalkwasser Reactor.

08/14/2006, 04:55 PM	#2
EnderG60 Plumbing Engineer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 3,260	ehiem makes a good digital one, its a bit pricey but worth it compared with the rest. http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...Product=EH3581

08/14/2006, 06:52 PM	#4
atvdave Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,763	I have been using the Ehiem 3581 for 2 years now. Works great. One thing I learned, you will need something like this http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+112972 I made one out of a funnel ( I don't like suction cup mounts). If you don't the food will float on top of the water and go down the over flow.