I have small-medium size of pellet for my parrot fishes. Should i buy the Fish feeder or Turtle feeder? Thanks!
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You should be fine with this feeder. There is a little sliding "door" that adjusts for the size of the food and the amount you want to fall out per feeding. The big button in the back will allow you to test the food quantity that is dropped before you have to wait for any timer setting you have set. I've used this with very tiny turtle pellets and with the turtle sticks. It does well with different types of food. The only thing I didn't like it with was fish flakes.They tend to stick because of the moisture. But pellets and sticks work just fine in my experience.
2061956
The smaller the size, the more that falls out the trap door. The bigger the size, the wider the opening has to be. so maybe medium sized food is ideal.
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it depends on the load on the filters. i have two large cichlids that are housed in a 125 gal aquarium and mostly feed them live minnows. the pellets seem to be alot of waste because when they eat them about half escapes out their gills and mouth. monitor your aquarium regularly withe a test kit. this will help you get a feel of how often you need to change carbon and zeolite media if that is what your going to use. love the penn-plax filters best bang for your bucks!
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This can be the main food. I also use sinking pellet food for my Cory catfish and alge tablets for my pleco.
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This is not a one day feeder. It has a timer that operates both feed bins. I have a 125 gallon tank and I have used it on vacation up to ten days with no problems. I would say that the amount of days would depend on the amount of food and the number of feeding you give your fish each day. The only problem I have had(and is true of other feeders also) is that it does a better job with pellet food then with flake food.
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You have to make sure that the water in the main aquarium is one inch below the top of the baby tank. Also for feeding the fry, I use tropical fish flakes and crumble it real fine between my thumb and index finger. The fry will eat that. Make sure it is real fine.
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If you have a small tank or a bowl, I would suggest Marbled Crayfish. You can find them on ebay for under 10 dollars. They are fun to watch. Do give them places to hide (sea-shells, etc.) They are lots of fun to watch grow. No special equip. Needed.
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This is an ideal food for everyday feeding. It sinks slowly, allowing most of it to be consumed before hitting the bottom. I use it in an automatic feeder and this food works great with it. Fish seem to really enjoy it. Must be healthy too, as I've used it for about 5 years and I have several fish over 10 years old.
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Mike: don't worry about purchasing "nectar". I've used 2-3 parts water to sugar for YEARS and have over a dozen hummingbirds each year fighting over the feeding stations. I've purchased FOUR of these giant feeders so the conflicts are fewer since there's plenty to go around! These feeders are GREAT since I don't have to fill them every day now. Of course, I have to purchase more sugar now! Seriously, sugar and water is great for these beautiful birds. They eat bug to balance out their diets.
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I'm wondering if you are over feeding your fish? This tank is only big enough for 1 fish, preferably a beta. Make sure you rinse a new filter under water before installing, also, change the water 1 time a week. Use bottled spring water instead of tap. Then add a beta conditioner to the water. Only feed 7-10 pellets up to twice a day, Good luck!
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I have only used it when my water is 50 degrees or warmer, because my fish stop eating when the air temperature allows the water temp to drop...Check to see what experts might say about feeding your fish in cold water...In mild or hot temps, the feeder has work extremely well...I would recommend it...I feed about 25 fish twice daily while I'm gone...Scott R. Dorr
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I would make sure that the food is fresh. When I fill the feeder a small amount of food falls through. The only way I know the birds are feeding, is the decrease of the food in the feeder.
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I would suggest a bigger feeder. On this particular feeder, I found that tiny seed and sunflower seed works best. There are 2 larger feeders offered. One is about $55 and has peanuts in its name. Looking at the larger $89 feeder, I realize I had that a few years now. Even without a cage on it, squirrels can not access it's contents or chew it's plastic. Just a reminder, peanuts tend to spoil faster in hot weather, & may be harder to find with other bird food in stores during the summer months.
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I believed it can go a good month, depending on the following: size of the pellets; the opening of the portion size. Since I don't know what type of fish food you have, you can used mine for calculation. I use mini Cichlid pellet, 3-4 slot opening position, feeding twice daily. I have five 4-5" fish & a 6-7" Red-ear slider turtle that eats a lot on a 90gal tank. I only used the feeder when I'm away more than couple of days but not when I'm at home. I break the pellets for the fish and the turtle finishes the rest. Watch out for food condensation.
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i have an adult turtle that eats the pellets once a day. I filled it halfway two weeks ago and set the opening at halfway and it's still going.
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Yes, it is perfect for clownfish. They grab the food with their mouth and wait until it softens up. The pellets are very small and enough for them to eat. If you have larger fish, I wouldn't recommend this because you would need more of this food.
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Any feeder works, but to keep squirrels and larger birds from eating you out of house and home I suggest a caged feeder that only allows smaller birds to feed. Our Blue Birds come back every year and all the babies from the previous year come back too. I have to add feeders and houses every year to accommodate them all. Kathy, Bangor PA
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Yes. It should work for your adult turtle. Mine is about 10 yrs old and it works beautifully. The canister that holds the pellets is fairly small but you should get at least 1 week of feedings without having to refill it. Example: I went on vacation and was gone 5 days. Came back home and my turtle still had plenty of pellets left to probably last another 4-5 days. And this was feeding him twice a day. I love this feeder! It runs on AA batteries and even when it gives you the "low battery" status, you still have 3 days worth of feedings before the batteries run out. Hope this helps you with your decision! Yes. It should work for your adult turtle. Mine is about 10 yrs old and it works beautifully. The canister that holds the pellets is fairly small but you should get at least 1 week of feedings without having to refill it. Example: I went on vacation and was gone 5 days. Came back home and my turtle still had plenty of pellets left to probably last another 4-5 days. And this was feeding him twice a day. I love this feeder! It runs on AA batteries and even when it gives you the "low battery" status, you still have 3 days worth of feedings before the batteries run out. Hope this... » Read More Yes. It should work for your adult turtle. Mine is about 10 yrs old and it works beautifully. The canister that holds the pellets is fairly small but you should get at least 1 week of feedings without having to refill it. Example: I went on vacation and was gone 5 days. Came back home and my turtle still had plenty of pellets left to probably last another 4-5 days. And this was feeding him twice a day. I love this feeder! It runs on AA batteries and even when it gives you the "low battery" status, you still have 3 days worth of feedings before the batteries run out. Hope this helps you with your decision! « Show Less