Does anyone have an opinion on feeding units?

[Damsel13]

I have to be gone for a week and really have nobody to feed my fish...

Any advice would be appreciated as so far being rather new I have nothing automated except my lights.

 

[Krish]

I've seen some people use automatic feedeers that you can buy at basically any LFS. Nothing major into opperating them. Maybe you can look into one of them

 

[LakeEd]

Deb,

There are many different "Auto Feeders" on the market, that you could choose for feeding flake and/or pellets. Since you don't have anyone available to feed your fish, this might be a good option for you.

 

[LakeEd]

okay... Krish beat me to the punch... go figure!

 

[BadOleRoss]

I recently purchased the Ekomixo Automatic Feeder that is available at Foster and Smith for $32. I have been very happy with it and it has 3 seperate time settings.

 

[Damsel13]

I will look into that particular feeder as 2-3 times a day just pellets and flakes (fish will be unhappy but will live) is what I am looking to feed.

Thank you all for your answers and gosh darn that Krish is pretty hard to beat Lake Ed! :lol: but....you have tangs....hehehehehe at least on your avatar.
BadOleRoss
Thanks again,

 

[scytale]

Here's some brief reviews to look over (wish they had pics though!)

http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/foodcare/tp/TPautofeeders.htm

I use 2 feeders when I'm on vac.
The "daily double" (for pellets) and the FishMate 14 (for flakes/misc.)

Both are "okay" IMO.
The FishMate feeds slowly over a 2-3 hour period (is not-digitial and can be confusing to program.)

The Daily double is super-easy to use. But not very adjustable.
It only feeds twice @12 hours apart--starting when you put the batteries in. (So if you want it to feed at 8:15 (am & pm ) you have to be there to start it.....)