Aquarium Care

AquaChef Automatic Aquarium Fish Feeder 3 in x 5 1 4 in x 3 in

Going out of town? Don’t rely on out-of-date feeding blocks when you can use the AquaChef. It’s easy to give your fish up to eight feedings a day of flake, pellet, or crumbled food. Schedule single feedings for up to four different times, use the double-feeding feature to make any of those four two feedings, sixty seconds apart, or manually override the settings if you decide to give one more feeding yourself. The AquaChef also has an adjustable hatch to control the amount of food fed and to serve as a mixing stir bar to make sure the food isn’t clumped, just like you would. The moisture-resistant hopper is easy to clean and fill. Why let your fish starve when they can have their very own AquaChef?

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Why pay $45 for an Ehiem?
This is a very well designed and reliable feeder that has only a few design flaws. With a bit of wear, the battery cover pops off easily resulting in the batteries falling out and the feeder programming getting lost. To prevent this I simply added a bit of tape The mounting bracket is also pretty useless unless you have a rimless tank with less than 1/2″ glass, but velcro or double sided tape works just as well for mounting. The feeding is also pretty dependent on how full the hopper is if you use flake food. To get more consistent feeding amounts, I would recommend using pellet food. The battery powered operation is also kind of a problem IMO, but you can fix that easily by simply replacing the batteries with NiCad rechargeables and wiring in a 3V solar cell in parallel (edit - MAKE SURE YOU USE A DIODE!)(I don’t see why feeders aren’t solar powered yet - they’re low power machines in high light enviornments and it would only be like a 20 cent increase in manufacturing cost… maybe this will be common in a few years?). The only other problem I can think of is that it’s kind of bulky, but that problem probably seems amplified to me considering I’m running it on a 2.5 gallon nano. With these few modifications, you’ll get a feeder that’s more reliable than an Ehiem with a larger food capacity for half the price. Enjoy!

4 Stars Auto fish feeder
I have two of these and I use them every time I have to leave town and they are very convenient. I have two 60 gallon tanks, one community and one cichlids and they handle the different amount of foods well.

2 Stars AquaChef Auto Feeder
The feeder is easy to assemble and works great. Timer and readout are clear and quick to set up. The only negative thing about this product is the design of the clamp. It didn’t fit on the aquarium edge (it has to be forced on, if you want the clamp to work, but mine did not) and the foam sticky pads were not secure and could not hold the weight on to the light panel top, so it fell in the water! Too bad, otherwise a good product. I bought another timer from a retail store and that timer uses a better screw on clamp (it fits snugly and easily mounts on the edge) but it’s not a digital readout and the timer is not adjustable, but it works.

4 Stars Works well
I am pretty amazed that it works very well. The wheel turns 360 degrees to release the food, and the adjust door works just fine. Though two (minor) complaints:

1 There’s no way to feed two kinds of food.

My daughter has 4 turtles live in the same tank as some tropical fishes, they eat

different kind of food and food are of different size. The adjust door works for only

one. I wish it has two compartments and can distribute two different size of food

2 The whole thing is a little bit bulky, I can’t install it on the back of my tank,

have to put it in the front and leave the lid open.

Otherwise it does its job very well.

4 Stars Great feeder… just too much food
I bought this to feed 2 zebrafish in a smaller tank. It was easy to fill, program, and works great. The only problem is the lowest setting for dispensing food is WAY to much for a smaller tank.

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AquaChef Automatic Aquarium Fish Feeder 3 in x 5 1 4 in x 3 in

Going out of town? Don’t rely on out-of-date feeding blocks when you can use the AquaChef. It’s easy to give your fish up to eight feedings a day of flake, pellet, or crumbled food. Schedule single feedings for up to four different times, use the double-feeding feature to make any of those four two feedings, sixty seconds apart, or manually override the settings if you decide to give one more feeding yourself. The AquaChef also has an adjustable hatch to control the amount of food fed and to serve as a mixing stir bar to make sure the food isn’t clumped, just like you would. The moisture-resistant hopper is easy to clean and fill. Why let your fish starve when they can have their very own AquaChef?

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Why pay $45 for an Ehiem?
This is a very well designed and reliable feeder that has only a few design flaws. With a bit of wear, the battery cover pops off easily resulting in the batteries falling out and the feeder programming getting lost. To prevent this I simply added a bit of tape The mounting bracket is also pretty useless unless you have a rimless tank with less than 1/2″ glass, but velcro or double sided tape works just as well for mounting. The feeding is also pretty dependent on how full the hopper is if you use flake food. To get more consistent feeding amounts, I would recommend using pellet food. The battery powered operation is also kind of a problem IMO, but you can fix that easily by simply replacing the batteries with NiCad rechargeables and wiring in a 3V solar cell in parallel (edit - MAKE SURE YOU USE A DIODE!)(I don’t see why feeders aren’t solar powered yet - they’re low power machines in high light enviornments and it would only be like a 20 cent increase in manufacturing cost… maybe this will be common in a few years?). The only other problem I can think of is that it’s kind of bulky, but that problem probably seems amplified to me considering I’m running it on a 2.5 gallon nano. With these few modifications, you’ll get a feeder that’s more reliable than an Ehiem with a larger food capacity for half the price. Enjoy!

1 Star absolutly horrible
wow, what a terrible product!!!!!! i used this product for less than two weeks and threw it away! filling the feed tank is a chore in itself and there is no way to clean it out. the feed tank is a horrible design and any sort of humidity causes the food to rot and again with no way to clean the feed tank this make it useless. this product is supposed to be for feeding fish how are you supposed to do that if you can’t use the item near water? horrible design and a total waste of money, i should have saved the money and used it to pay someone to feed my fish when i go away. wish i could get my money back so do yourself a favor and save yours!

4 Stars Auto fish feeder
I have two of these and I use them every time I have to leave town and they are very convenient. I have two 60 gallon tanks, one community and one cichlids and they handle the different amount of foods well.

2 Stars AquaChef Auto Feeder
The feeder is easy to assemble and works great. Timer and readout are clear and quick to set up. The only negative thing about this product is the design of the clamp. It didn’t fit on the aquarium edge (it has to be forced on, if you want the clamp to work, but mine did not) and the foam sticky pads were not secure and could not hold the weight on to the light panel top, so it fell in the water! Too bad, otherwise a good product. I bought another timer from a retail store and that timer uses a better screw on clamp (it fits snugly and easily mounts on the edge) but it’s not a digital readout and the timer is not adjustable, but it works.

5 Stars great automatic feeder
Price and quality make this a great automatic feeder. Setting up the timer took longer than expected (you must read the manual carefully) but other than that this is the best automatic feeder I have used.

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It might not be an obvious choice, but including fish tanks as a way to beautify your home is a superb idea. If you have kids, a habitat is a wonderful addition to your home and a relatively easy way to keep a pet. Children can learn responsibility by way of having to feed the animals and clean their home properly. It is educational in that it also teaches a child, in their formative years, how to breed and take care of another living creature.

Water features come in a variety of styles and designs. The different types of creatures living inside will fascinate your children. Your adult guests will more than likely take a particular interest in your new design addition as well.

Keeping fish does mean responsibility. Don’t decorate the inside of your tank until after talking to someone at your local pet store. You can add some water plants and logs and watch them play hide and seek as well as improve the look of your habitat.

When picking an aquatic feature, keep in mind your home’s interior design. If you prefer colors that pop and are eye catching, then it is best to have one that is in keeping with this style. Choose creatures that are unique and colorful and will add to your home’s decor. If you prefer a style that is more muted, simple, then your unit should also be similar in design.

Water and fish are considered relaxing and water features create a calming atmosphere. It is also an excellent conversation starter during any get together. It will enchant the children and attract the adults. Many interior designers create wonderful spaces where they have prominently featured an aquatic feature. A whole area in your home can be set aside for extremely large tanks and that would certainly add a touch of luxury.

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A number of things should be kept in mind when keeping an aquarium. A decent filtration system will ensure the water is well oxygenated and cleaning it often will keep the fish healthy. The food should be administered on time and a thermometer should be used to keep an eye on the temperature of the water. The tanks also need to have correct lighting installed to keep the occupants calm.

Tanks with fancy multi-hued species enhance any space whether it is at home or in the office. There are numerous varieties available in different sizes. According to the rules of feng shui, keeping goldfish at home can enhance wealth and promote business. Choose wisely and maintain your fish tank well to enhance your home.

Adding a fish tank to your home is an excellent home decor idea. However there are certain accessories you will also need. Things like fish tank stands or even a fish tank coffee table. Whatever you need you will find some free information about it at our website.

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Owning fish aquariums is a great hobby since they’re fun to care for. Today’s aquariums are far different than the ones we grew up with. When you are ready to buy aquariums you will certainly be surprised to see the wide variety of aquariums for sale. They are available in all sorts of sizes and shapes.

Aquariums today can be coffee tables to wall mounted works of art. You can also find ones made from acrylic instead of glass. The acrylic can be shaped in unusual shapes easier than glass can. Let’s look closer at these unique aquariums for sale that you will find when you go to buy aquariums today.

If you want to buy aquariums for your home or office, but have a limited amount of space, take a look at the BiOrbs. These are perfect for a small space because they are not very big. They are shaped like a globe and made of acrylic. They are available in 4, 8, and 16 gallon sizes. The filtering system is up to date and makes maintenance a breeze.

When you go out to buy aquariums, be sure to take a look at the coffee table aquariums that are available. These are among the most unique aquariums for sale. If you were to place one of these in front of your couch or in the middle of a room, your living room will gain a lot of attention. These aquariums are available in a variety of shapes, including round and octagon.

Now if you have a drab corner in your house or even office think about getting an aquarium specially designed to fit the corners of the room. These are available in towers to perfectly enhance the corner of any room. The corner aquariums are one of the best aquariums for sale today for solving a decorating problem.

To show how versatile an aquarium is check out desktop models. When you buy aquariums you have to purchase what will fit the space you have allotted. So if you are just trying to perk up your desk at your office, the desktop aquariums really fit the bill. They take up very little room and some only hole 1 gallons of water or so. The only thing to remember about these small tanks is to put no more fish in them then they will support. Other than that you can decorate them up the same as larger aquariums.

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The oceanic aquariums for sale really make you feel that you are in some ancient underwater locale where mermaids may live. You get the feeling that you should be looking at shipwrecks and sandcastles instead of fish. So when you can check these while you try to buy aquariums that appeal to you.

Let’s not forget about the wall-mounted aquariums for sale. Yes that is right you can buy aquariums that mount on your wall like a picture! Just think a piece of artwork that is living hanging on your wall, talk about “wow factor”. Just think you can find all these aquariums and more online.

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Introducing new fish to an already existing aquarium is not as easy as it may seem. There are a lot of things to think about and prepare before you can safely transfer your new fish to your aquarium. You cannot just buy any aquarium fish you want then dump them in the tank as soon as you reach home.

First thing to check is the quality of your water. It is stressful enough for all the fish involved when new fish are introduced to their number. Do not add to it by making them suffer in poor water quality. The stress in them might reach fatal levels. Make sure that you have the highest possible water quality by testing for the ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels. Do the necessary changes or cleaning before you add the new fish to the aquarium. If you dont like frequent aquarium cleaning, add an EcoBio-Block to your aquarium to give it the beneficial bacteria and trace minerals that can reduce harmful substances in your water and keep it clean, healthy and clear.

When choosing what fish to add to your aquarium, you need to determine if they will live companionably with your existing fish. Some fish will eat smaller fish, some others will fight and kill each other. You also have to know if your water will sustain the new fish. This means that you have to get the aquarium fish that will survive the temperature, pH, nitrate and ammonia levels you currently maintain. It is advisable that you add more than one fish at a time, to reduce the chance of any fish picking on just one new fish.

Your first step when preparing the aquarium for a new arrival is to rearrange the tank. Your established fish have their own hiding spots, and may become territorial if a new fish is introduced. Rearrange the plants and decorations, which will remove established territories and make the environment new for all of your fish. Make sure that there are plenty of hiding spaces where the fish can go until they get used to each other.

When introducing new aquarium fish to an established tank, never bring your new fish home from the pet store and immediately dump them into the tank. This will shock their system, and they may not make it.

For best results, you may want to set up a separate tank where you quarantine new fish for a week to check for signs of illness. Sometimes, pet store fish carry diseases, and you don’t want to introduce these into your aquarium. If you decide to transfer your new fish directly from the pet store bag to your established tank, first float the bag with the fish in your aquarium for a few hours. This allows time for the water temperatures to equalize. Then, open the bag to release your new fish into the tank.

Careful preparation to the aquarium, timing of the introduction of new fish, plus proper acclimatizing will ensure a smooth transition with minimal stress to all your aquarium fish.

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