I've done a fair amount of research on feeders. I've tried the Eheim 3581. I really like the digital mechanism and the ability to get plenty of feedings per day. But it's very poor at portion control. Every feeder i've tried has this problem. With variable sized flakes, it just doesn't do to have a hole or slot that dumps some out when the bin turns over. Does anyone know of a feeder that has good portion control as well as a high number of feedings before you have to refill bins?
Make Model Fdgs Max Fdgs / d Fast? Food Pro& Con Other
Fishmate 207 14 4 N D + Qtz timer
Eheim 3581 Feed-Air + 4+4 ~ "+ Sing or dbl portion w 1 min intvls, integ vent
- No food variety" Sale, Low batt indic
Current AquaChef + 4 Y D
Fishmate F-14 14 4 N - 14 feeding limit On sale
Pentair Lifegard + 4 Y D "+ Bins clean easier than Rondomatic
- Pgming < good than Rondomatic
- No moisture ctrl, No feed variety" "Huge optional hopper Shows indiv bins
AC 2.7W"
Eheim Liquidoser + 8 Y W "+ Precise dosing
+ Optional manual release button;LCD" Fertilizer doser for plants
Grasslin Rondomatic 400 28 5 ? D - Pricey AC power On sale
Make Model Fdgs Max Fdgs / d Fast? Food Pro& Con Other
Fishmate 207 14 4 N D + Qtz timer
Eheim 3581 Feed-Air + 4+4 ~ "+ Sing or dbl portion w 1 min intvls, integ vent
- No food variety" Sale, Low batt indic
Current AquaChef + 4 Y D
Fishmate F-14 14 4 N - 14 feeding limit On sale
Pentair Lifegard + 4 Y D "+ Bins clean easier than Rondomatic
- Pgming < good than Rondomatic
- No moisture ctrl, No feed variety" "Huge optional hopper Shows indiv bins
AC 2.7W"
Eheim Liquidoser + 8 Y W "+ Precise dosing
+ Optional manual release button;LCD" Fertilizer doser for plants
Grasslin Rondomatic 400 28 5 ? D - Pricey AC power On sale