{"id":52029,"date":"2022-04-16T10:43:06","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:43:06","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:43:06","slug":"are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/","title":{"rendered":"Are automatic fish feeders reliable?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#Are_automatic_fish_feeders_reliable\" title=\"Are automatic fish feeders reliable?\">Are automatic fish feeders reliable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#How_do_you_feed_your_fish_when_on_vacation\" title=\"How do you feed your fish when on vacation?\">How do you feed your fish when on vacation?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#Can_you_use_flakes_in_automatic_fish_feeder\" title=\"Can you use flakes in automatic fish feeder?\">Can you use flakes in automatic fish feeder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#Can_you_feed_fish_automatically\" title=\"Can you feed fish automatically?\">Can you feed fish automatically?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#Are_automatic_fish_feeders_any_good\" title=\"Are automatic fish feeders any good?\">Are automatic fish feeders any good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#How_long_do_automatic_feeders_last\" title=\"How long do automatic feeders last?\">How long do automatic feeders last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#How_long_do_batteries_last_fish_feeder\" title=\"How long do batteries last fish feeder?\">How long do batteries last fish feeder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#Can_you_put_flakes_in_automatic_fish_feeder\" title=\"Can you put flakes in automatic fish feeder?\">Can you put flakes in automatic fish feeder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#Can_I_leave_my_fish_for_a_week\" title=\"Can I leave my fish for a week?\">Can I leave my fish for a week?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#How_long_can_you_go_without_feeding_fish\" title=\"How long can you go without feeding fish?\">How long can you go without feeding fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#Should_I_feed_my_fish_pellets_or_flakes\" title=\"Should I feed my fish pellets or flakes?\">Should I feed my fish pellets or flakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#Do_fish_like_flakes\" title=\"Do fish like flakes?\">Do fish like flakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#Do_fish_food_flakes_dissolve\" title=\"Do fish food flakes dissolve?\">Do fish food flakes dissolve?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#Is_there_an_automatic_feeder_for_fish\" title=\"Is there an automatic feeder for fish?\">Is there an automatic feeder for fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#How_long_can_fish_go_without_being_fed\" title=\"How long can fish go without being fed?\">How long can fish go without being fed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#How_does_automatic_fish_feeder_work\" title=\"How does automatic fish feeder work?\">How does automatic fish feeder work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#Are_automatic_fish_feeders_worth_it\" title=\"Are automatic fish feeders worth it?\">Are automatic fish feeders worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#How_do_I_feed_my_fish_while_on_vacation\" title=\"How do I feed my fish while on vacation?\">How do I feed my fish while on vacation?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#How_long_do_automatic_fish_feeders_last\" title=\"How long do automatic fish feeders last?\">How long do automatic fish feeders last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#Are_automatic_pet_feeders_a_good_idea\" title=\"Are automatic pet feeders a good idea?\">Are automatic pet feeders a good idea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#How_many_days_does_a_cat_feeder_last\" title=\"How many days does a cat feeder last?\">How many days does a cat feeder last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#How_long_do_batteries_last_in_eheim_fish_feeder\" title=\"How long do batteries last in eheim fish feeder?\">How long do batteries last in eheim fish feeder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#How_can_I_feed_my_fish_while_on_vacation\" title=\"How can I feed my fish while on vacation?\">How can I feed my fish while on vacation?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#Are_automatic_fish_feeders_good\" title=\"Are automatic fish feeders good?\">Are automatic fish feeders good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-automatic-fish-feeders-reliable\/#Can_you_leave_a_fish_alone_for_a_week\" title=\"Can you leave a fish alone for a week?\">Can you leave a fish alone for a week?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_automatic_fish_feeders_reliable\"><\/span>Are automatic fish feeders reliable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An automatic fish feeder is there for your fish when you aren&#8217;t. It&#8217;s also <b>arguably more reliable than getting your friends and family to feed your fish. Every time I do this, my fish are overfed. So while a fish feeder is not an essential aquarium product, it can definitely be useful.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_feed_your_fish_when_on_vacation\"><\/span>How do you feed your fish when on vacation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feeding the fish is always the biggest concern while being away on vacation. The best and easiest solution is to <b>use a battery  operated automatic fish food feeder. Like the timer one uses for the light, these feeders are programmable to feed once or twice a day up to two weeks or more at a time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_flakes_in_automatic_fish_feeder\"><\/span>Can you use flakes in automatic fish feeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike pellet food, flake food is more susceptible to moisture damage, and it is more prone to clumping. That means <b>you have to pick the right automatic feeder for flake food or you run the risk of your fish not being fed if the feeder jams up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_feed_fish_automatically\"><\/span>Can you feed fish automatically?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Right on schedule: Keep your fish fed anytime This is why many aquarists choose an automatic fish feeder. Developed not only to feed your fish while you&#8217;re away, <b>an auto fish feeder can even be programmed to feed your fish consistent proportions of fish food<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_automatic_fish_feeders_any_good\"><\/span>Are automatic fish feeders any good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many automatic fish feeders out there, and they all have different strengths and weaknesses. <b>An automatic fish feeder is an excellent tool for any fish owner. It needs to be reliable, affordable, and easy to setup. We put together some reviews of the top automatic fish feeders in 2020.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_automatic_feeders_last\"><\/span>How long do automatic feeders last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If used on a daily basis, then it can last approximately <b>8 months to 1 year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_batteries_last_fish_feeder\"><\/span>How long do batteries last fish feeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our batteries will normally last <b>two or more years if you keep them charged and can withstand very cold winter temperatures without damage. Our feeder bodies are designed to withstand the rigors of the outdoors and do not need to be stored inside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_flakes_in_automatic_fish_feeder\"><\/span>Can you put flakes in automatic fish feeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The EHEIM Automatic Feeding Unit (Buy Online) has all of the features you would want in an automatic fish feeder. This is one of our favorite feeders because it is so simple to use. <b>You can program this feeder to dispense flake food once a day or all the way up to four times a day if you like<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_leave_my_fish_for_a_week\"><\/span>Can I leave my fish for a week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Healthy adult fish can go for a week or two without feeding. However, young fish don&#8217;t have the fat stores of adult fish and they cannot go without eating very long. That doesn&#8217;t mean you should routinely skip feedings, but your fish can safely be left without food over a long holiday weekend.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_go_without_feeding_fish\"><\/span>How long can you go without feeding fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most healthy aquarium fish can go <b>three days to a week without eating. However, it usually isn&#8217;t recommended to go more a day or two without feeding unless completely necessary.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_feed_my_fish_pellets_or_flakes\"><\/span>Should I feed my fish pellets or flakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes down to it, <b>pellets, due to their size and consistency, may have more nutritional content than fish flakes. High quality pellets will usually contain more nutritional value than high quality flakes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_fish_like_flakes\"><\/span>Do fish like flakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Flake foods aren&#8217;t what a fish would eat in nature. However, dry flake foods do provide the nutrients fish would find in a natural diet, along with supplements to ensure good health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_fish_food_flakes_dissolve\"><\/span>Do fish food flakes dissolve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Flakes are great for surface feeders and those that swim in the middle of the water column. The downside to flakes is that they lose their nutrients quickly because <b>they dissolve in the water, making them unsuitable for high-mercury fish that live at the bottom of your aquarium.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_an_automatic_feeder_for_fish\"><\/span>Is there an automatic feeder for fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are many automatic fish feeders out there, and they all have different strengths and weaknesses. An automatic fish feeder is an excellent tool for any fish owner. It needs to be reliable, affordable, and easy to setup. We put together some reviews of the top automatic fish feeders in 2020.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_fish_go_without_being_fed\"><\/span>How long can fish go without being fed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Healthy adult fish can go for <b>a week or two without feeding. However, young fish don&#8217;t have the fat stores of adult fish and they cannot go without eating very long. That doesn&#8217;t mean you should routinely skip feedings, but your fish can safely be left without food over a long holiday weekend.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_automatic_fish_feeder_work\"><\/span>How does automatic fish feeder work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Do Automatic Fish Feeders Work? Each feeder has a varying number of chambers to pre-fill with food. <b>The feeder will rotate the chambers on a clock mechanism so the food drops into the aquarium at a predetermined time. This allows the fish to be fed on a regular basis without overfeeding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_automatic_fish_feeders_worth_it\"><\/span>Are automatic fish feeders worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An automatic fish feeder is there for your fish when you aren&#8217;t. It&#8217;s also arguably more reliable than getting your friends and family to feed your fish. Every time I do this, my fish are overfed. So while a fish feeder is not an essential aquarium product, <b>it can definitely be useful<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_feed_my_fish_while_on_vacation\"><\/span>How do I feed my fish while on vacation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If used on a daily basis, then it can last approximately <b>8 months to 1 year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_automatic_fish_feeders_last\"><\/span>How long do automatic fish feeders last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One auto fish feeder will work on all of them. Depending on the type of fish feeder and type of fish food used, a fish feeder can hold <b>up to 6 weeks&#8217; worth of food. That&#8217;s 6 weeks without you needing to feed your fish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_automatic_pet_feeders_a_good_idea\"><\/span>Are automatic pet feeders a good idea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s no doubt about it, <b>automatic feeders can make your life a whole lot easier. Being able to schedule meals and set portions, offers great peace of mind, not only that your pet will be fed on time but also that they&#8217;ll stay healthy. There are tons of other perks too, including no more early morning wake-up calls.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_does_a_cat_feeder_last\"><\/span>How many days does a cat feeder last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It holds enough food for <b>25 days of cat feedings and 10 days for dogs, and since it can both be plugged in and run on batteries, you don&#8217;t have to worry about what happens if you unexpectedly lose power.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_batteries_last_in_eheim_fish_feeder\"><\/span>How long do batteries last in eheim fish feeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One auto fish feeder will work on all of them. Depending on the type of fish feeder and type of fish food used, a fish feeder can hold <b>up to 6 weeks&#8217; worth of food. That&#8217;s 6 weeks without you needing to feed your fish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_feed_my_fish_while_on_vacation\"><\/span>How can I feed my fish while on vacation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Replace the battery every <b>6 months or so and the Eheim Feed Air Auto Feeder should keep your fish fat and happy for a long time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_automatic_fish_feeders_good\"><\/span>Are automatic fish feeders good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes down to it, <b>pellets, due to their size and consistency, may have more nutritional content than fish flakes. High quality pellets will usually contain more nutritional value than high quality flakes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_leave_a_fish_alone_for_a_week\"><\/span>Can you leave a fish alone for a week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Food is the biggest factor when determining how long you can leave a fish home alone. Depending on the type of fish, how many fish you own and the size of the tank, you can leave your pet fish alone for <b>two to seven days<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are automatic fish feeders reliable?How do you feed your fish when on vacation?Can you use flakes in automatic fish feeder?Can you feed fish automatically?Are automatic fish feeders any good?How long do automatic feeders last?How long do batteries last fish feeder?Can you put flakes in automatic fish feeder?Can I leave my fish for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-52029","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52029"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52029"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52029\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52029"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52029"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52029"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}