Anyone using automatic feeders for flakes/pellets? - Page 2

darb · #1 03-26-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by paddyob

Your info on Hydor is not accurate. The air hose is an option. Reduces humidity therefore drier flakes. I never use and no issues. Not a weak point.

The feeder option is ... One feeding, two feeding, three feeding. All feedings
Are from first feeding (power on) and spaced out over 8hrs. Or 12.

Quite easy to use. No extra buttons.

It keeps your feedings limited to lights on.

It is if you do need to circulate air through to manage moisture in the drum which I imagine is an issues for some locations such as say Ontario in the summer. The Eheim has a built in air circulation unit so you don't have to run a separate air pump if you do need that feature, if you are not already running air.

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Originally Posted by paddyob

Ditch flakes and rings. Get a quality pellet.

My NLS pellets float for a bit, so only quality pellets sink right away? Personally I would like to see a gradual sinking to the bottom, not fall to the bottom like a rock. But that al would depend on the feeding habits of the fish you have I suppose ...

Snappy · #2 03-26-2013, 10:21 PM

I've been using Rena auto feeders for about 4 years also and would recommend them.

es355lucille · #3 06-06-2013, 08:02 PM

Where did you get these Greg? I have used the Eheim singles and I have killed 3 of them now.

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Originally Posted by Snappy

I've been using Rena auto feeders for about 4 years also and would recommend them.

subman · #4 03-26-2013, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

I'm using this one ATM but wish it had a bigger drum so I didn't have to fill it so often.

I fill the rena one every 3-4 months

The Grizz · #5 03-26-2013, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by subman

I fill the rena one every 3-4 months

I have used a Rena as well & it holds less then the one I have. I also have to feed 3 times a day & fill at least once a week.

Delphinus · #6 03-26-2013, 04:05 AM

Really? Which model Hydor Greg? I have a Rena and a Hydor "Ekomixer" or something (as well as the double hopper Eheim you sold me). The Rena holds easily 4x that of the Hydor, and probably about 2x of each single hopper of the Eheim.

I refill about every month or thereabouts..

Werbo · #7 03-26-2013, 04:08 AM

Thanks guys.

The Grizz · #8 03-26-2013, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

Really? Which model Hydor Greg? I have a Rena and a Hydor "Ekomixer" or something (as well as the double hopper Eheim you sold me). The Rena holds easily 4x that of the Hydor, and probably about 2x of each single hopper of the Eheim.

I refill about every month or thereabouts..

Not exactly sure what model but my Tangs are all pigs & need to feed, they also get 2 algea disc's a day.