Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Outdoor Automatic Fish Feeders
1. hygger Large Programmable Auto Pond Feeder with LCD Display Controller Automatic Fish Food Feeding D...
User Ratings: 53
hygger First Impressions
"Very quiet."I can leave town and not worry about the fish. The unit itself is very sturdy and well made. However, this is not a good fit for that purpose. Taping a piece of ribbon in place worked out better. I can leave town and not worry about the fish. It works great and kept our fish live for a month absence. Finally, I can take a vacation without worrying about who to ask to feed my fish.
- hygger Large Programmable Auto Pond Feeder with LCD Display Controller Automatic Fish Food Feeding Dispenser Outdoor Koi Fish Feeder 5.5 L Capacity
- 【Feed Your Fish on Schedule】Hygger Automatic Pond Feeder dispenses food automatically for your outdoor fish on scheduled time when you're on vacation or on business trip, weatherproof and safe from wildlife
- 【Easy to read LCD display controller with clock】 Build in controller, this auto fish feeder can program up to 6 times per day, 0-9 portions depending on your preference, each portion lasting 15 seconds. And manual feeding button for instant feeding. Easy to program
- 【Lasts up to Few Weeks】 With a full load of food, the storage bin is 5.5 litre capacity which can feed your fish for several weeks, depending on how many fish you have and how big they are. Ideal for 4-10 mm pellets or sticks food, not for flake! Comes with 2 shaped sliders for your feeding requirement, slider with dense grooved rings can dispense less food for your fish. Vice versa
- 【No Battery Needed】16 foot long electric wire requires No battery. Just wipe clean, less maintenance. Large feeder measures 20.7" L × 14.2" H. Storage food bin measures 10.6" H ×7" Dia can holds fish food up to 5 lbs.
- 【Designed for Koi Pond】This auto feeder require tools (drill and screwer) to be mounted at the pond's edge (wooden or stone floor). Constructed with metal and ABS plastic, resistant to bad weather, snap lid is easy to refill and safe from wildlife
- up to six daily feed times
- from 0-9 portions each time
- lasting 15 seconds each portion
- Manufacture: hygger
- Item Weight: 6.98 pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The hygger
- Quality [star rating='3.3']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.1']
hygger Final Thoughts
"Just a great design."The only other thing that you should be aware of is the large size of the unit. I saw another reviewer who said they had two of these on their tank. Product does NOT come with required AA batteries. I have a one gallon tank with a betta. One dispensing into a guppy tank once a day. Product does NOT come with required AA batteries. And yes, you can use flake food like I do, just fine.
Overall Score
4.3
(24 Points)

Peoples Choice - Other Highly Rated Outdoor Automatic Fish Feeders
2. hygger LCD Control Automatic Pond Fish Feeder, Capacity 5.5L, DC 12V
User Ratings: 50
hygger First Impressions
"It s working out great."May want to test it a few times before leaving for a long trip. It also allow multiple feeding option and times. However, I was able to get it to stay stuck in between two. It is tied down to keep it from falling into the tank. The pellets stick to the tape and slowly build up clogging the hole. For the price, I do not regret my purchase. Programming was not too difficult, but does need careful reading.
- hygger LCD Control Automatic Pond Fish Feeder, Capacity 5.5L, DC 12V
- 【Large Capacity】the food container of the feeder is large enough to hold 5 pounds of fish food at most, the max capacity is 5.5L. With this large pond fish feeder, you can spend a long vacation without worrying nobody help feed your fish. You don't need to frequently add new fish food. The container is translucent, you can easy to see how many the fish food is inside it
- 【Auto Feeding On Time】the fish feeder support one click hand feeding at any time. Besides, you can set the feeding time and feed quantity to make it automatically feed fish on time for each day. Each day, you can set 6 feeding times at most, and for each feeding time you can set 9 feeding quantities at most. Please note that the feeding time can only be set on the hour,such as 7 o'clock. The feeder has memory function in case of power down
- 【Waterproof Design】the whole feeder includes the food container, controller has waterproof design, the controller has a half guard to prevent sun shine and rain, the container with a thick lid is made of durable plastic, it will keep the fish food dry even in a raining days. So you can install the fish feeder by the side of pond outdoors. Please don't submerge the feeder in water and don't wash the container with water
- 【2 Screw Stem Available】the fish feeder comes with 2 sizes of metering screw stems, the narrow one is for small portion feeding, the wide one is for large portion feeding. Please note that for each feeding quantity, the screw stem will rotate for 35 seconds, the small auger will dispense 25 to 30 grams of fish food, the large auger will dispense about 90 grams of fish food
- 【LCD Display Controller】the controller will display the next feeding time. Before set the feeding time and quantity, you should firstly set the controller time to your local time, can be set to minutes. Then you set the feeding times (1 to 24) for each day, then you set the feeding quantities (1 to 9) for each feeding time. The power cord to the controller is 16ft, the controller cord to the feeder is 1.6ft
- Manufacture: hygger
- Editor's Impressions Of The hygger
- Quality [star rating='3.3']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.3']
- Affordability [star rating='3.8']
hygger Final Thoughts
"These feeders are simple."I couldn't hear it was running still I saw fish foods in the tank. Once I got the opening where I wanted it, things have gone great. 3-second Long Press on rightmost button turns feeder on and off. I like the fact this uses batteries and not a cable. I uploaded a video so if you found this helpful please give it a thumbs up. It takes 3 presses of the set button to move to the 3rd feeding time. However until I find a tank that fits my space, that is it.
Overall Score
4.1
(15 Points)

3. PondH2o Automatic Pond Fish Feeder with Rechargeable Battery, 13lb Capacity, with LCD Display Contro...
Pond H2o First Impressions
"It s working out great."It takes 3 presses of the set button to move to the 3rd feeding time. Otherwise you will no doubt eventually get water in there. The barrel with the food spins at each specified feeding time. The slider door lets you set it for as wide or as narrow as you need. I tried his usual food pellets and quickly decided that they would not work at all. I have a one gallon tank with a betta. He eats once a day, but you can set this to feed up to four times a day.
- PondH2o Automatic Pond Fish Feeder with Rechargeable Battery, 13lb Capacity, with LCD Display Controller Automatic Fish Food Feeding Dispenser Outdoor Koi Fish
- PondH2o Pond Feeder is an automatic fish feeder suitable for medium and large ponds
- 13 pound (6 Liter) Capacity
- Rechargeable Battery
- Adjustable Settings and Rechargeable Battery. with LCD Display Controller Automatic Fish Food Feeding Dispenser Outdoor Koi Fish
- Strong PVC Construction
- Manufacture: United Aquatics, LLC.
- Item Weight: 8 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Pond H2o
- Quality [star rating='4.8']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.1']
Pond H2o Final Thoughts
"Product works great."The feeder has helped me automate my tank, which is one less thing to worry about. However, this is not a good fit for that purpose. Online instructions are not much help. On this one you don't have to reset anything when filling. Battery indicator on the display lets you know how much battery life remains. There are a couple ways to mount this feeder. I can leave town and not worry about the fish.
Overall Score
5.0
(1 Points)

Here Are Some Other Related Automatic Fish Feeders
4. Automatic Fish Feeder - Auto Fish Feeder with Fish Feeding Ring for Aquarium Tank Vacation &Weekend ...
User Ratings: 40
Vsing First Impressions
"It's closer to 4."This thing must be running on uranium. Sure the stench is appalling but he's fed. Programming was not too difficult, but does need careful reading. I have no complaints and fish are happy. I even watched them being fed on the home video cameras while I was away. Unfortunately, most pet store aquariums do have a lip. I figure it holds enough for about 5 days at the current feeding rate.
- Automatic Fish Feeder - Auto Fish Feeder with Fish Feeding Ring for Aquarium Tank Vacation &Weekend Moisture-Proof Electric Fish Food Dispenser
- 【Programmable Auto Fish Feeder】 Able to feed your fish & turtle automatically up to 4 meals per day at scheduled, thus you will be relieved to go on vacation by knowing your fish will be fed timely.
- 【Customized Feeding Amount】 The amount of food can be dispensed by the 9 gears adjustment, and each meal has 1-3 portion control, which can help you to control the feeding volume.
- 【Two Install Ways】 1. Use the clamp to fix the feeder on tank wall by rotating the screw, suitable for open fish tanks without top cover. 2. Paste the feeder with double-side sticker on the tank cover.
- 【Unique Moisture-Proof Design】 Built-in ventilation system keeps the food dry, every turn, the feed adjustment cap will always oriented upwards, prevent water vapor from causing food spoiling.
- 【Easily Add Food】 Simply add fish food by sliding the top opening of the timer, needless to take down the food container, with an impressive capacity of 200 ml, the automatic fish feeder can store enough food to keep your fish fed while you're away.
- Manufacture: Vsing
- Product Dimensions: 5.91 x 4.33 x 2.95 inches; 9.95 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Vsing
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='4']
Vsing Final Thoughts
"Period I think."The price was good, and I recommend it! I tested it on plain paper several times before graduating it to the tank. Online instructions are not much help. The feeder is also sleek and has a small footprint. This thing must be running on uranium. The interface on the feeder is extremely user friendly. Product does NOT come with required AA batteries.
Overall Score
4.2
(5 Points)

5. YXRAN Square Shrimp Fish Feeding Cup Aquarium Clear Glass Feeder Dish Fish Tank Feeding Food Tray Bo...
YXRAN First Impressions
"This has been great!"I have no complaints and fish are happy. I am very happy to own this feeder. The price was good, and I recommend it! I feed small pellet food, about the size of sand. I have no complaints and fish are happy. He eats once a day, but you can set this to feed up to four times a day. I am sure they all would have worked, but I was skeptical about some features.
- YXRAN Square Shrimp Fish Feeding Cup Aquarium Clear Glass Feeder Dish Fish Tank Feeding Food Tray Bowl for Shrimp Fish
- Fish feeding dish made of high quality glass, long lasting and reliable, square, smooth surface is easy to clean.
- The clear glass feeding bowl allows you to easily see the how much food is left on the plate, and whether you need to fill up the food.
- Glass material made it more easily to clean, simply remove any leftover food and give it a quick rinse with soap and water.
- Widely application: Use for aquarium, kitchen and bathroom. Such as feeding fish and shrimp, putting soap or trinkets in the bathroom, and putting deodorant inside refrigerator, etc.
- The package includes: 1X square glass feeding dish. Comes with a packaging box to prevent them from being scratched during transportation.
- Manufacture: YXRAN
- Editor's Impressions Of The YXRAN
- Quality [star rating='4.1']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
YXRAN Final Thoughts
"Easy assembly."Yes, if you have the door open too much it'll dump food in. You slide the opening to adjust how much food you want to come out. I did a couple test pours into a plastic bag so I could get it just right. I even watched them being fed on the home video cameras while I was away. 3-second Long Press on rightmost button turns feeder on and off. This does everything but fill itself with food. Only downside was that the hole was too big for red tiny bit fish food.
Overall Score
5.0
(1 Points)

6. TOPBRY Automatic Fish Feeder, Digital Auto Fish Turtle Feeder for Aquarium and Fish Tank, Timer Fish...
User Ratings: 61 8
TOPBRY First Impressions
"No issues."You can make it work with these, but you need to be careful. It lead to a lot of inconsistency and failures till I got it right. I have a 75 gallon tank, and removed a 1. The slider door does not move on its own during rotations. It has a button you can press to do a manual feeding. I figure it holds enough for about 5 days at the current feeding rate. It also allow multiple feeding option and times.
- TOPBRY Automatic Fish Feeder, Digital Auto Fish Turtle Feeder for Aquarium and Fish Tank, Timer Fish Feeder Fish Food Dispenser
- 【FOUR EXACT FEEDING TIME DESIGN】- You can set up to 4 exact feeding time every day and 1 - 3 rotation every time(24-Hour Clock). According to your different demands, you can set up different exact time at vacation.
- 【EASILY ADD FOOD AT THE TOP】- Adding the fish food at the top of the fish feeder, not to take down the food bucket, so you can increase or decrease easily the amount of dispensed food. Because of the 360°rotation of the pedestal of digital fish feeder, you can rotate it to the satisfying position after it is installed.
- 【TWO INTALLED METHODS】- You can choose two methods to install the auto fish feeder. One is to intall it with the pedestal, the other is paste it on the tank cover with the double-side sticker. Make sure the fish feeder is fixed over the water level and not make it fall into the water.
- 【LARGE CAPACITY AND UNIVERSAL】- 200ml capacity of the digital fish feeder is suitable for various fish foods such as flakes, pellets, powders and strips, and suitable for different pet such as fish, turtle, newt and frog.
- 【BATTERY POWERED】- This automatic fish feeders is powered by 2 AA batteries (Not Included), our fish feeder is high quality and has one year warranty, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us and we will deal with your problems efficiently.
- Manufacture: TOPBRY
- Editor's Impressions Of The TOPBRY
- Quality [star rating='3.2']
- Value For Money [star rating='4']
- Affordability [star rating='4.8']
TOPBRY Final Thoughts
"It still works just fine."I have used this every day for a year and love it. I am sure they all would have worked, but I was skeptical about some features. It runs off batteries so it lasts the full two weeks they are gone. I do get food on the edges of the opening which I push in later for the fish. Overall, this product has been great. Took me all of 5 minutes start to finish to get it set up. The notches are too widely spaced and too ill fitting.
Overall Score
4.1
(130 Points)

7. Aquarium Choice Coral Feeder Long Syringe Tube 2020 Newest Version 58CM/22.83Inch Length Two Units(P...
User Ratings: 59 6
Aquarium Choice First Impressions
"Thank you."This will ruin li-ion batteries over time. It works great and kept our fish live for a month absence. It would probably sell like hot cakes. Product does NOT come with required AA batteries. I have a 75 gallon tank, and removed a 1. The only other thing that you should be aware of is the large size of the unit. The interface on the feeder is extremely user friendly.
- Aquarium Choice Coral Feeder Long Syringe Tube 2020 Newest Version 58CM/22.83Inch Length Two Units(Patented Product)
- Product material:Two units Acrylic tube,two units Soft SILICON RUBBER suction nozzle and two units unique cap,58CM/22.83Inch LENGTH(The cap will not be broken because It is not ball cap and It is very easy to control the liquid volume which you use to feed coral.There are two ways to suck the coral food in and three ways to push the coral food out to feed to coral.)
- RUBBER suction nozzle and unique special cap with 25ml liquid volume container(The cap will not be broken because It is not ball cap)
- Many-ways to use it:It is very easy to control the liquid volume which you use to feed coral.There are two ways to suck the coral food in and three ways to push the coral food out to feed to coral.
- Soft SILICON RUBBand It is very easy to control the liquid volume which you use to feed coral.There are two ways to suck the coral food in anER suction does not harm coral and fish.
- Acrylic material tube does not broke as easily as glass material.
- Manufacture: Aquarium Choice
- Editor's Impressions Of The Aquarium Choice
- Quality [star rating='4.1']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.2']
- Affordability [star rating='4.6']
Aquarium Choice Final Thoughts
"Works as advertised."I am sure they all would have worked, but I was skeptical about some features. This certainly worked for my purposes. I figure it holds enough for about 5 days at the current feeding rate. I like the fact this uses batteries and not a cable. Suitable for locating anywhere on the tank ledge. I figure it holds enough for about 5 days at the current feeding rate. I decided to use it as the everyday feeder, and not just when I'm out of town.
Overall Score
4.2
(170 Points)

8. Tfwadmx Shrimp Feeding Dish and Feeder Tube Transparent Feeder Container for Shrimp Tropical Fish Af...
User Ratings: 55 7
Tfwadmx First Impressions
"I was a happy camper!"Once I got the opening where I wanted it, things have gone great. May want to test it a few times before leaving for a long trip. Consistent food size is the key to more consistent results. The unit arrived partially charged. This does everything but fill itself with food. I can leave town and not worry about the fish. This would have been a great investment when I started my aquarium 30 years ago.
- Tfwadmx Shrimp Feeding Dish and Feeder Tube Transparent Feeder Container for Shrimp Tropical Fish African Dwarf Frog 2Pcs
- ?KEEP AQUARIUM CLEAN¡ªFood can be delivered from the tube above, and the food is placed directly into the dish so that the food does not fall to the bottom of the tank and it is easy to clean up the remaining food.
- ?PERFEKTES DESIGN¡ªWith double sucker nail fixation to hold the tube in aquarium, reliable and removable.Perfect transparent design, will not affect the appearance of the aquarium
- ?HIGH QUALITY MATERIAL¡ªShrimp feeding dish and feeder tube is made of high quality acrylic material. It is durable, break-resistant and easy to clean,no harm to your pets.
- ?Use shrimp feed, 1-2 times a day, if you have not finished eating, you need to take it out, do not overdose. You choose not only convenience, but also the health of your pet.
- ?SIZE¡ªDiameter of shrimp dish: 2.3in. Feeder Tube£ºLength£º8.6in. Suitable for benthic animal feeding use, like shrimps, crabs, clams and so on
- Manufacture: Tfwadmx
- Item Weight: 2.5 ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Tfwadmx
- Quality [star rating='3.5']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.9']
- Affordability [star rating='4.2']
Tfwadmx Final Thoughts
"This is a great feeder."I mix Omega One Color and Tetra Color flake foods in a ziplock bag. I have mine set at the smallest possible opening. I did a couple test pours into a plastic bag so I could get it just right. The only other thing that you should be aware of is the large size of the unit. And yes, you can use flake food like I do, just fine. It lead to a lot of inconsistency and failures till I got it right. Taping a piece of ribbon in place worked out better.
Overall Score
4.1
(55 Points)

9. Freedi Aquarium Red Worm Cone Feeder Live Frozen Brine Shrimp Fish Food Feeding Cup for Fish Tank,3 ...
User Ratings: 25 19
Freedi First Impressions
"This thing worked great."The interface on the feeder is extremely user friendly. It is the quiet feeder I ever have. He and his wife travel to India to see his in-laws. It lead to a lot of inconsistency and failures till I got it right. 5 notches and it's worked perfectly for me. He and his wife travel to India to see his in-laws. This thing must be running on uranium.
- Freedi Aquarium Red Worm Cone Feeder Live Frozen Brine Shrimp Fish Food Feeding Cup for Fish Tank,3 Pcs
- Made of plastic, eco-friendly, safety. Size: About 6.7x6.7CM/DxL.
- Complete with suction cup to attach to aquarium.
- Live Food funnel floating for Worm Blood Feeder and solve eating trouble of small food in the tank for fish.
- Protect live food spread to go to throughout in aquarium tank.
- Have powerful electromagnetic sucker, removable, not easy to fall off.
- Manufacture: Freedi
- Product Dimensions: 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches; 1.06 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Freedi
- Quality [star rating='2.2']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.1']
- Affordability [star rating='2.5']
Freedi Final Thoughts
"Shame as a great idea."I also find it much easier to program. He and his wife travel to India to see his in-laws. It's been using for twice a day for 5 weeks, still no need for charging the battery. I learned this the hard way coming back from a one week vacation. I saw another reviewer who said they had two of these on their tank. I like the fact this uses batteries and not a cable. That is the only potential issue with automatic feeders.
Overall Score
3.1
(22 Points)

10. Nutrafin 3 Day Treasure Chest Holiday Fish Feeder, 4-Pack
User Ratings: 53 7
Nutrafin A7536 First Impressions
"That was quick."Product does NOT come with required AA batteries. It takes 3 presses of the set button to move to the 3rd feeding time. I learned this the hard way coming back from a one week vacation. Overall, this product has been great. This certainly worked for my purposes. It would probably sell like hot cakes. There were a few cheaper feeders that I considered.
- Nutrafin 3 Day Treasure Chest Holiday Fish Feeder, 4-Pack
- Block slowly dissolves to provide a time-released source of food during an aquarist's absence
- Sufficient for about 3 days per block
- Neutralizes pH and purifies water
- Contains a well balanced variety of freeze-dried food
- 4 pack
- Manufacture: Nutrafin
- Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 4.9 x 6.9 inches; 1.6 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Nutrafin A7536
- Quality [star rating='4.2']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.3']
- Affordability [star rating='4']
Nutrafin A7536 Final Thoughts
"Just like life I guess."I would rather overbuy than underbuy. The feeder is also sleek and has a small footprint. I added a small funnel to catch the food and guide it. I couldn't hear it was running still I saw fish foods in the tank. It would probably sell like hot cakes. It is the quiet feeder I ever have. The cup is removable and there is a large door on the side as well.
Overall Score
4.1
(44 Points)
