Current USA Aquachef Auto Fish Feeder
by ADVANCE AQUA TANKS
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Manufacturer: ADVANCE AQUA TANKSBrand: Current USA
Edition: Misc.
Publisher: ADVANCE AQUA TANKS
Studio: ADVANCE AQUA TANKS
Music Label: ADVANCE AQUA TANKS
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Current USA Aquachef Auto Fish Feeder
Customer Review: Works well with some adjustments
Summary: 5 Stars
I am happy with the AquaChef feeder. I like the simple design: at each programmed feeding time the clear plastic drum slowly rotates for one full turn, and the plastic door at the top of the drum falls open by gravity when it reaches the bottom, releasing the food. The door shuts again as it rotates back to the top position, preventing water from (easily) getting into the drum. A small plastic paddle is set to control how much food is released each time. The feeder works on two AA batteries (included). Mine has been working regularly for about two weeks now, with only these minor adjustments needed:
1. My aquarium has a metal lip around the top edge of it on which rests the glass aquarium cover. Even though the lip is not very wide, it was wide enough to prevent the clamp from clamping properly. However, the clamp is removable (it slides off), and the feeder comes with a square of velcro to attach the feeder's base directly to the top of the aquarium cover. I wanted the feeder to be a little higher above the water level, so I sawed off the bottom of the clamp and rubber-banded the top part of the clamp to a handle on the glass aquarium cover.
2. When I first tried the feeder out, I set the plastic paddle to a medium setting, but because the fish food I use is small pellets, it dropped an ENORMOUS amount of food into the aquarium. I would recommend doing some practice runs into a bowl to make sure it is releasing the right amount of food.
3. Once I had the right amount set, I let the feeder do its job for a few days, but because the airstone was right under the feeder, the bottom of the plastic drum was staying wet because of the bubbles rising to the surface. After a few days, some water did seep through a seam between the drum and its plastic backing, and the pellets began to get a bit damp. However, I moved the airstone to the other side of the aquarium, and now the feeder is staying dry and working fine.
Programming the feeder wasn't too difficult (as other reviewers have said, it's like setting an alarm on a digital watch), though I had to read the instructions a few times and experiment to figure it out. You can program up to four feeding times per day, and each of these can be a single feeding or a double feeding (in a double feeding the drum turns twice at each feeding instead of once, with 60 seconds between turns). I like the fact that there is also a button you can press to feed immediately (though this doesn't cancel any of the programmed feedings). This was helpful in testing it out.
So, I find that once it was mounted and adjusted properly for my aquarium and food, it is pretty dependable.
Description of Current USA Aquachef Auto Fish Feeder
AquaChef Aquarium Fish Feeder AquaChef automatically feeds your aquarium whether you are in town or on the road. It's easy to use digital timer and large multi-functional hopper makes feeding your fish a snap. Whether you're feeding flake foods, pellets or crumbled feed, this hopper will hold it. Hatch style feed door is completely adjustable; allowing you to decide how much food is dispensed at each meal. When feeding, the adjustable hatch doubles as a mixing stir bar, reducing the natural tendency for food to clump. Hopper is moisture resistant and easy to remove for filling and cleaning. Fully adjustable clamp allows the feeder to mount on almost any style aquarium. Features: . Sleek contour shape and black matted texture . Large size . Digital display shows the current time . Easy to view when programming . Set up to four automatic feedings per day . Single or double feeding . Manual override allows single feeding at press of a button Item Specifications: Capacity: 35 gramsKitchen and Housewares
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