Eheim Fish Feeders
Eheim, based in Germany, is a leading provider of high quality aquarium equipment. This includes the Eheim fish feeder range as well as aquariums, filters and other aquatic devices. Below we’ll take you through the Eheim fish feeder products and the various options available to you.
Eheim Fish Feeder Reviews
Eheim Everyday Fish Feeder Programmable Automatic Food Dispenser
A Little Bit Fishy Score: 4.5/5
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The Everyday Eheim Fish Feeder is a great option. It allows you to pre-program feeding for your fish. Perfect for when you are away or when you are at home and want to make sure that you don’t forget.
The fish feeder is easy to set up and comes with an easy start guide. It is possible to store up to 100ml (3.3 fluid ounces) of food. This could be enough for up to 6 weeks (depending on the type of food and volume required by your fish). It is predominately designed with flake food in mind.
The device is easy to program and can be programmed to dispense up to 8 feedings per day. In addition, it is possible to release an “additional snack” at the touch of a button. In addition, there is a clear LED display which includes a clock feature.
The function keys are splash resistant and there is a low battery warning. The device comes with batteries included (2xAA) as well as a bracket for mounting. It also has an integrated fan and ventilation system to ensure that the food stays dry and does not rot.
At time of writing the Eheim Everyday Fish Feeder comes with a 3-year guarantee from Eheim.
The Eheim Fish Feeder is also available in 2, 5 and 10 packs for those needing more than one feeder.
Eheim Aquarium Feeding Station
A Little Bit Fishy Score: 4/5
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This Eheim Aquarium Feeding Station is a great addition for many tanks. It ensures that food is delivered underwater to the same place very time. This has three main benefits:
- It prevents uneaten food floating around in your tank and giving it a messy and dirty appearance
- You ensure that a higher percentage of the food is eaten, reducing the amount of food that you need to purchase
- It stops excess food being left in the tank. This food, if not removed, can rot and give off nitrates and phosphates. This can be very harmful for your fish
- When your fish come together to feed it gives you a great opportunity to inspect them and ensure that all are healthy
The platform is designed to fit with the Eheim Everyday fish feeder and the Eheim turtle feeder. It consists of a food chamber as well as a detachable platform. Overall it is approximately 9.5 cm x 12 cm x 16cm.
The feeding station is suitable for use with both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.
Eheim Everyday Fish Feeder & Feeding Station Combo Kit
The package combines the Eheim Fish Feeder and the Eheim Feeding Station (both discussed above) into one package. Combining the two allows you to schedule feeding, while ensuring that the food is delivered to the same place each time.
This ensuring that your fish will be fed each day, while helping to prevent the buildup or nitrates and phosphate due to rotting, uneaten food. By delivering the food to a specific place each time, rather than risking it floating on the surface and eventually sinking, you’ll help to keep your tank clean and healthy.
Eheim Turtle Feeder
A Little Bit Fishy Score: 3.5/5
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The Eheim Turtle Feeder has a similar principle to the Eheim Everyday Fish Feeder. Except that it is designed for freshwater shrimps, prawns, pellets and granules instead of flakes. It is suitable for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.
The device is easy to program and double feeding is also possible. In addition, it is possible to release an “additional snack” at the touch of a button.
The Eheim turtle feeder has a capacity of 100ml. The function keys are splash resistant and there is a low battery warning. The device comes with batteries include as well as a bracket for mounting.
We don’t have direct experience with this model, but feedback indicates that it is not as reliable as the fish feeder. Users have reported that it does not always perform efficiently and may not release all of the desired food.
Conclusion
The Eheim Fish Feeder is a great option for those who want a reliable way to feed their fish. We particularly like the automated feeder and feed station combo as it provides peace of mind that you are both feeding your fish and minimizing the risk of nitrate and phosphate buildup. Perfect if you’re going on holiday (or just a little forgetful!)
If you have Betta fish it is worth checking out the correct food for them and what to do if they are not eating.