Auto feeder question

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  1. mabbus

    mabbus Bristle Worm

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    I know there are many devices to auto feed dry foods, but I was wondering if there was such a thing that would feed say brine shrimp. If not how do you guys deal with it when your away?

    I have a LN Butterfly and he is only interested in frozen brine, won't take flake and won't take freeze dried brine. I can't see how it would work, but just wondered if there was such a thing.

    Also what is the best dry food feeder to get?
     
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  3. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    I don't think an auto feeder for frozen is available or even possible. If it is I bet it's more than you'd care to spend.

    If you get a feeder, get an Eheim. Best by far IMO. Even if you don't go with them at least get one that has the air drying capability or you'll end up with clogs.
     
  4. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    If you have room under or near your tank, you can buy a small dorm fridge and put this in it.

    NE-300 Premium Aquatics - NE-300 Aquarium Supplies

    Nice slow release so, everything gets eaten ;) I've actually been thinking of doing something like this myself.


    Or, you could also use a dosing pump on a timer. Works well too. Got to keep it refrigerated though.
     
  5. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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  6. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    That is a very cool idea.