Do you need to programme the feeder each day? Or will it just keep rolling over until the food has gone?
2031935
In the three days I've had it, I have had to reprogram it each and every day. Unfortunate.
2031936
I'm having to reprogram each day which is a disappointment. I wanted something that would continue feeding them.
2031937
We just keep it rolling until the food is gone. We have not had a problem. My friend got one the same one, and that she had to set daily. It was not feeding automatically. She returned it and got one from a local store due to lack of time for an upcoming trip, and it works without having to reset. The one requiring resetting was a dud.
2031938
no need to program each day. it will just keep rolling over until food is gone or you change batteries or turn it off. i had to return mine as it never worked properly. it would miss feedings entirely or overdispense
2031939
You do not need to program it each day. But you DO need to check it each day to make sure it's not stuck. I bought 2 feeders and neither feeder works very well. I've used different kinds of food and the feeder works for a day or so, and then gets "stuck" and quits allowing the food to come out. So I have to start all over. If I had to do it over again, I would not buy this feeder.
2031940
It is designed to just keep rolling over. Unfortunately I have purchased 4 of them and none of them worked.
1380974
If you set the timer correctly it is vey reliable. We went away for 6 days and everything worked just fine. After you set it up just check at each feeding to make sure it is working correctly. After that you are good to go.
945647
Yes. You can set it to feed your turtle a few times a day. I use the large turtle sticks and they fit through the feeding hole. I have had the same batteries in it for over a year. I purchased it for when we were going on vacation and I am still using it. Just put a good set of batteries in it and set the timer to your desired intervals. Remember to check the amount of food distributed before you "set it and forget it"...put the big button and let it turn and drop the food in before you walk away. This way, you know how much your turtle will get at each feeding from the feeder. On average, my feeder, with a twice daily feed, it lasts a few weeks, sometimes a month, depending on how much food you have drop. Yes. You can set it to feed your turtle a few times a day. I use the large turtle sticks and they fit through the feeding hole. I have had the same batteries in it for over a year. I purchased it for when we were going on vacation and I am still using it. Just put a good set of batteries in it and set the timer to your desired intervals. Remember to check the amount of food distributed before you "set it and forget it"...put the big button and let it turn and drop the food in before you walk away. This way, you know how much your turtle will get at each feeding from the feeder. On... » Read More Yes. You can set it to feed your turtle a few times a day. I use the large turtle sticks and they fit through the feeding hole. I have had the same batteries in it for over a year. I purchased it for when we were going on vacation and I am still using it. Just put a good set of batteries in it and set the timer to your desired intervals. Remember to check the amount of food distributed before you "set it and forget it"...put the big button and let it turn and drop the food in before you walk away. This way, you know how much your turtle will get at each feeding from the feeder. On average, my feeder, with a twice daily feed, it lasts a few weeks, sometimes a month, depending on how much food you have drop. « Show Less
33859
No it's not set up that way. I think you may need the electric portion feeder type. This one only drops when they have eaten everything out of the bowl.
941155
The feeder does not "dispense" food it measures how much they typically eat over a 3 day period. You then cut back their food on a percentage basis. For example setting the Adjust AutoDiet to -30% will cut back your pets habitual feeding by 30%. You can also manually override all the settings but it is recommended that you allow the AutoDiet Wizard to measure and set the allowances for you, then with an accurate baseline you can periodically adjust the AutoDiet setting until your pet is the perfect weight.
512805
We had it depensing just a few pieces of food until we had it set up correctly. You can adjust the amount of food using the timer and the food adjuster. I would highly recommend getting the digital timer if you are trying to dispense only 1/8 cup. It takes a little bit to get it where you want it to be but we love this feeder.
550620
Wendy:The feeder can be programmed at best to feed for 6 days straight and seventh no, or else to feed them at random, it actually has no defined pattern. Greetings To You.
2137626
Yes, you set the times and how often per day they are fed. It attaches to the side of the top of tank.
482886
mine had instructions telling me how to do it. did you not get instructions? it pretty much is just setting the time and how long you want it to drop the food. then set the next time and how long. and then you can do it a third time too.
130734
I have had my 2 feeders for a year and the food never jammed, so I don't know it it reset itself.
46007
4 times a day is the correct answer. You can watch a YouTube video on programming it. Just do a Google search " Eheim fish feeder ". I just watched it because I can't remember where I put the owners manual. I changed the batteries today and the video was a quick and easy. Great auto feeder by the way.
460774
If it works properly. The timer is rubbish, cheap Chinese crap. I have tested mine over 2 weeks, (luckily with me at home!) and it usually works for one or two meals then stops (not due to feeder 'error', it just stops...) and the timer itself loses up to 5 minutes a day. I would stay away from this brand if I were you.
103671
From another review: I made myself a little cheat sheet for the programming process, printed it out and stuck it on the fridge. Maybe it will help someone. I use two feeding times. Also I use the default "smallest" feeding portion, so I don't have to change that: 1) Turn feeder on. 2) Within 90 seconds, set time: 3) Press "Clock" to set hour / press "Timer" to set minute 4) Press "Set" to confirm. 5) Press "Clock" to toggle between 12/24 hours. 6) Press "Start" to confirm clock settings. 7) Display now shows "1 07" (first feeding at 0700) 8) Press "Set" for two seconds until display flashes. 9) Press "Timer" to set desired feeding time. 10) Press "Set" to program second feeding time. 11) Press "Timer" to set desired feeding time. 12) Press "Start" to save and exit. [To change portion size:] 14) Push VOL key to display portion size. 15) Press and hold the SET key until the digit blinks. 16) Press the VOL key to set the portion size. [ 1 = 1/4 cup, 2 = 1/2 cup etc... ] 17) Press the START key to confirm.
2024461
I'm on my 5th bag...you have to keep feeding. It DOES work. However, you may underestimate the initial problem. I realized there were not "just a few" - but an army! The feeding frenzy does slow down and then you just maintain it until it stops. I've slowed down quite a bit, but they are still eating. I'm beginning to wonder, however, if there is rodent sign somewhere that says "PARTY OVER AT THIS HOUSE!" - I guess I will eventually see.
1728877
Yes, that is correct. You can input up to three feedings per day, and designate the time the food drops to the minute.
2014616
you have to set each idividual day. i only feed once a day to conserve on corn been using electronic feeders for three years deer will not come more the more you feed they only come when their hungry
621476
Yes. I plan on having 3 feeders out at a time and will rotate them with freshly cleaned and refilled ones. In the hot temps. they need refilled almost daily.