For sure, every owner of the aquarium at least once faced with the problem - on whom to leave the fish, while the whole family on vacation? As a breadwinner, relatives and neighbors are involved. However, there is a much simpler solution - an automatic feeder for the aquarium .
With its help, the feeding process is completely automated. In your absence, the fish will receive food at the appropriate time. In the market there is simply a huge number of various feeders that differ in functionality and, therefore, in cost.
A variety of automatic feeders for fish in the aquarium
Basically, all the feeders work from ordinary AA batteries. The most simple feeder has 2 feeding regimes - every 12 or 24 hours. Feed inside the feeder is reliably protected from moisture. There is such an aggregate of about 1500 rubles.
More complex feeders with a digital display, a compressor to save food from moisture, two compartments for feed, additional modes of its feeding and other functions cost 3000-6000 rubles.
How to choose an automatic feeder for aquarium fish?
When you choose a specific model, proceed primarily from how often the feed should go to the fish. The feeder can serve food 1, 2, 3 or more times a day, and there are also feeders that can be programmed to feed after a certain time.
Also pay attention to such factors as the volume of feed containers, the number of these containers, the overall size of the trough, ventilation, vibration during operation.
How to use the automatic feeder for fish in the aquarium?
Just want to say that you can use such a feeder not only during your absence from home. It is quite convenient to set it up for 2 meals a day for the fish and no longer worry about whether you will forget to feed your pets on time.
Regardless of the "bells and whistles" of the trough, it is extremely easy to use.
To install the feeder, you need to cut out a hole for it in the lid of the aquarium, insert the intake tray from the feeder. It does not require special attention and maintenance. You only need to fill the tank and set the necessary settings.
It is recommended to periodically clean the food bowl and everything around it to avoid the formation of mold and fungus. You can connect an air compressor to the feeder, if it is not included in the kit. It will blow the feed, preventing it from sticking together.