Will this feeder handle enough flake/pellet to feed for a 30day interim?
2087897
Possibly, if you're feeding a small amount for a small number of fish. But I'd worry about it lasting that long. Otherwise a good product, though. I've used it for a 10-day period feeding a relatively large amount twice a day and the fish were pretty happy when I got back, with food left in the bin.
2087898
No I don't think so. I feed 3 times a day for 7 saltwater fish and it lasts a week.
2087899
I would say possible as well depending on feed size and amount of fish. I feed my fish twice a day when I am home and only once a day on vacation. I would rather underfeed than over feed. The ability to adjust amount of feed dispensed is pretty handy as well.
2087900
It probably will - but it would be close and would depend on how wide you made the opening per feeding cycle...
2087901
We have only few fishes in our tank (mostly soft corals and 6 fishes). When we tried to feed fish and used smallest setting it was still too much of the pellets end up on the bottom of the tank, so we stop using it. I guess it can be calculated (considering whole amount and amount dispenced on each feeding based on smallest or largest setting) for how many days it can be set for. Plus, consider how many time a day feeding ocuur.
1502109
It will hold anything as the sections are open at the bottom. I love this feeder because it is so big I only have to fill it every 5 days or so.
1380975
YES! You can count on on this awesome feeder. Just make sure you set it up correctly...there is a learning curve. My cat is so much better since I started using this feeder. Worth every buck!!
875197
I have used both a single and double shepherd's hook made of 1/2" steel rod. A firm base is needed to hold the full feeder.
4212
I'm not sure, you might check around on that on Google. I got it for my feeder which fell 2 weeks ago and broke :(.
1326267
Yes, that was the very reason that I purchased the auto feeder. I used the ice pack and froze the food that I would use for the later feedings. I think that it would work for all seasons for the maximum time, except summertime. I figured when it gets warmer that I would check out the temperature of the food after various time periods.
1289526
No idea- probably none. Mine has lasted very well- held up to squirrels and weather. It is the best feeder I have owned.
993545
I have out 120 pounds of corn in my feeder and still had plenty of room. That lasted bout 6 weeks
314973
I believe so. I just used it for two weeks and still had more than half the food left. It would depend, of course, on how much you feed and how often. I fed the most that can be fed, once per day. The amount of food can be adjusted and you can feed up to four times a day.
463034
yes, but you need to feed it consistently without letting it clog. It can be a slow process.
336878
This feeder is not the right one for you if you're going to be gone that long. to get it to feed for a month twice today you would have to have it feed a very, very small amount each time. I think you could go comfortably 2 weeks, twice a day on the feeder. Hope that helps!
2102053
Generally feeds pretty well. Toward the end of the load you must shake the unit to get everything to move to the dispersal hole, like most units of this type, but not a lot of trouble.
2060479
If it's not too big of chunks it should be ok. I have put laying pellets in mine and that works.
314974
For a 29 gallon tank I bought 2 of these and have one feed in the morning and one in the evening. That way if something happens to one of them the fish will at least get fed once per day. I take a 2-3 week trip every year and never had a problem with this feeder. Most fish can survive a week or two without food, the bigger threat to them is over feeding. Better to feed smaller amounts twice per day. I also put a corner filter in the tank in addition to the external filter when I'm away for more than a week. It adds aeration should something happen to clog the main filter.
1834516
I fill mine about once a week but I could easily fill twice a week. The feeder is empty for a day or so before I get around to refilling it again.
2107964
Depends on the size of the flakes. I would crush the food so that the flakes broke up a bit before loading the feeder. The issue is that if the opening is large enough for the larger flakes then you can over feed when the larger flakes are gone.
1427551
I am afraid that it would clump up inside and not feed out properly. If you used "dry" feed pellets then this feeder would do a great job.