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Old 01-10-2014, 09:42 PM
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Default Auto feeder for fine pellets

Hey everyone. I'm having trouble with my auto feeder and my super fine (<0.5mm) pellet. The smallest setting dumps way too much pellet.

Can anyone recommend a good auto feeder for fine pellet? What auto feeder do you use and why do you like or dislike it?
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Old 01-10-2014, 11:45 PM
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Tape half the opening
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Old 01-11-2014, 01:48 AM
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I taped my slider in place so it can't move
Then I taped a piece of paper over part of the hole

I didn't cover the opening with tape as it will hold pellets and plug the hole somewhat
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Old 01-11-2014, 12:17 PM
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With an Eheim you can't tape the opening.
I use the Eheim for flake feeding.
I also have a Rena and it works well for fine pellets.
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Old 01-11-2014, 01:24 PM
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Eheim twin is a corkscrew feeder.
Eheim also makes a single chamber that could work for you.
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Old 01-13-2014, 06:48 PM
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I have been using a Rena for pellets and it usually works out pretty well. Occasionally it will do a big dump.

Hopefully some big company will take building a good auto feeder seriously and come up with something brilliant.
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