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

[star rating="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

[star rating="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

[star rating="5"]
(1 Points)

4. 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

[star rating="4.1"]
(130 Points)

5. Lee's 4 Way Cone Worm Feeder for Carnivorous Fish

User Ratings: 60 6

Lee's Aquarium First Impressions

"For us it was perfect!"

Filling the container is easy, and the auto timer is amazing. I tested it on plain paper several times before graduating it to the tank. For the price, I do not regret my purchase. He eats once a day, but you can set this to feed up to four times a day. I did a couple test pours into a plastic bag so I could get it just right. Suitable for locating anywhere on the tank ledge. May want to test it a few times before leaving for a long trip.

  • Lee's 4 Way Cone Worm Feeder for Carnivorous Fish
  • 3 Lee's Aquarium Cone Worm Feeders
  • Made of a soft, flexible, break-resistant plastic
  • The ring holds dry food while the cone holds live worms for your carnivores
  • Feeder is made up of 3 parts you can mix and match for fish feeding options
  • Allow the ring and cone to float freely or use the suction cup for a restricted feeding area
  • Manufacture: Lee's Aquarium
  • Product Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 6 inches; 1.9 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Lee's Aquarium
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.3']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

Lee's Aquarium Final Thoughts

"Best thing I ever bought."

It took a min to figure out the instructions. I did a couple test pours into a plastic bag so I could get it just right. Otherwise you will no doubt eventually get water in there. It is tied down to keep it from falling into the tank. On this one you don't have to reset anything when filling. They have fish and the need for them to be fed was much needed. You can tell it how many times you want it to spin, up to 3, I think.

Overall Score
4.2

[star rating="4.2"]
(283 Points)

6. (2 Pack) Api 3-Day Pyramid Automatic Fish Feeder (4 Ct. Per Pack)

User Ratings: 58 11

API (2 Pack) API 3-Day Pyramid Automatic Fis First Impressions

"So far so good!"

Once I got the opening where I wanted it, things have gone great. I would rather overbuy than underbuy. The only other thing that you should be aware of is the large size of the unit. I like the fact this uses batteries and not a cable. He and his wife travel to India to see his in-laws. There were a few cheaper feeders that I considered. It's been two weeks and Betta Boy has figured out who feeds him now.

  • (2 Pack) Api 3-Day Pyramid Automatic Fish Feeder (4 Ct. Per Pack)
  • Manufacture: API
  • Product Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 3 inches; 2.08 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The API (2 Pack) API 3-Day Pyramid Automatic Fis
  • Quality [star rating='4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.4']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.9']

API (2 Pack) API 3-Day Pyramid Automatic Fis Final Thoughts

"Works great."

There is a small sliding door that allows the food to escape. Also don't leave the USB port connected to a charger all the time. The pellets stick to the tape and slowly build up clogging the hole. My son loves this automatic fish feeder. Finally, I can take a vacation without worrying about who to ask to feed my fish. I do get food on the edges of the opening which I push in later for the fish. I have not, however, tested it with pelleted food.

Overall Score
4.0

[star rating="4"]
(9 Points)

7. SunGrow Betta Feeding Ring, 3 Inches, Practical Round Floating Food, Reduces Waste & Maintains Water...

User Ratings: 50 8

SunGrow First Impressions

"Just a great design."

The packaging says not to use rechargeable batteries. Otherwise, food collects itself on the rear side of aquarium. 5 notches and it's worked perfectly for me. I like to keep consistency with the tank. Forgetting to feed your fish will not happen again with this Auto Fish Feeder. You don't have as much control over applications as if you feed by hand. However until I find a tank that fits my space, that is it.

  • SunGrow Betta Feeding Ring, 3 Inches, Practical Round Floating Food, Reduces Waste & Maintains Water Quality, Suitable for Flakes & Other Floating Fish Foods, for Guppy, Goldfish and Other Small Fish
  • ✔ ENCOURAGES PICKY EATERS TO EAT MORE --- Some fish are more finicky than others or may be a bit more shy and not want to eat with the other fish. The SunGrow Floating Fish Feeding Ring allows you to feed specialty foods to the pickier fish while sprinkling standard floating fish food to the general population of fish. It won’t take long for your finicky fish to quickly learn that the square fish feeder is where to find their supper.
  • ✔ PREVENTS FISH FROM BEING BULLIES --- A great way to prevent fish in a community tank from being bullies is to use multiple floating feeding rings. Fill one square fish feeder and allow your more aggressive fish to dash over to eat. Once they are occupied, add floating fish food to a second feeding square for the more timid fish. Bullies can’t hog all the rings, so add as many as you feel necessary so all your fish can eat in peace.
  • ✔ REDUCES DEBRIS BY KEEPING FOOD CONTAINED --- By placing your pet fish’s food directly into the feeder square, it inhibits the flakes and pellets from floating into unwanted places such as the filter. A cleaner aquarium filter is far more effective at keeping your tank’s water at a higher quality level and reduces excess debris throughout the tank.
  • ✔ FITS PERFECTLY IN A FISH TANK --- At a convenient size of 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm), the lightweight Square Feeding Ring for small fish from SunGrow is constructed of safe, high quality black plastic. It comes complete with a matching black suction cup to hold it securely in place. You also have the option of allowing the fish feeder to float freely along the surface of your freshwater tank or saltwater aquarium.
  • ✔ SAVES FISH OWNERS’ TIME AND MONEY --- Effective and creative, the Square Feeding Ring for your neon tetra, guppy, and goldfish is fantastic at saving money on excess food, maintaining high-quality water and reducing filter clogging. Placing your flakes into a specified area means that you can control the dispersal of food and more is eaten and less is wasted. Less stray food and filter clogs allows you to spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying your pet fish.
  • Manufacture: Luffy Pets Collection
  • Editor's Impressions Of The SunGrow
  • Quality [star rating='3.6']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.7']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.7']

SunGrow Final Thoughts

"Recommend!"

3-second Long Press on rightmost button turns feeder on and off. I also find it much easier to program. I like the fact this uses batteries and not a cable. There is a small sliding door that allows the food to escape. Don't lose the instructions or you'll go crazy trying to program it. It works great and kept our fish live for a month absence. There were a few cheaper feeders that I considered.

Overall Score
3.9

[star rating="3.9"]
(125 Points)

8. Aquarium Fish Feeder Automatic Fish Feeders Auto Fish Food Timer Feeder for Fish Tank

User Ratings: 58 9

LONDAFISH WSQ04-LD/ First Impressions

"Recommend!"

I decided to use it as the everyday feeder, and not just when I'm out of town. All the time and effort I could have saved. The size of the tank is too small to recommend. Easy to setup and ability to set a desired feed schedule. USB charging is quick and easy and uses a standard micro USB cable. I tested it on plain paper several times before graduating it to the tank. It takes 3 presses of the set button to move to the 3rd feeding time.

  • Aquarium Fish Feeder Automatic Fish Feeders Auto Fish Food Timer Feeder for Fish Tank
  • The fish feeder made of ABS plastic,The capacity : 0.175L,Weight: 0.285KG
  • In order to avoid gear misalignment caused by the feeder does not work,Please do not rotate the storage box manually
  • Feeder suitable for pelleted feed,particle feed,flake feed,small strip of feed
  • Automatic feeding 1 to 4 times daily and please use 2×"AA"1.5V alkaline batteries
  • Automatic fish feeder great fish feeder for everyday use whether you are home or away
  • Editor's Impressions Of The LONDAFISH WSQ04-LD/
  • Quality [star rating='4.2']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='3']

LONDAFISH WSQ04-LD/ Final Thoughts

"Fish survived."

So you don't have to constantly be adding food. I bought this feeder to use on my betta tank for weeks when I go home from college. The interface on the feeder is extremely user friendly. The price was good, and I recommend it! Forgetting to feed your fish will not happen again with this Auto Fish Feeder. I added a small funnel to catch the food and guide it. I have a one gallon tank with a betta.

Overall Score
4.0

[star rating="4"]
(127 Points)

9. Feeder Tube and Plate for Shrimp Fish, Length Adjustable, Easy Use and Clean

User Ratings: 56 6

Marine Color MC19790289 First Impressions

"It s working out great."

The first opening was way too small. 3-second Long Press on rightmost button turns feeder on and off. There are a couple ways to mount this feeder. The price was good, and I recommend it! Otherwise you can hang this pretty much anywhere if your tank doesn't have a cover. I did a couple test pours into a plastic bag so I could get it just right. Unfortunately, most pet store aquariums do have a lip.

  • Feeder Tube and Plate for Shrimp Fish, Length Adjustable, Easy Use and Clean
  • fish
  • feeder
  • shrimp
  • plate
  • adjustable
  • Manufacture: marine color
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Marine Color MC19790289
  • Quality [star rating='3.6']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.6']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.3']

Marine Color MC19790289 Final Thoughts

"Worked great!"

It runs off batteries so it lasts the full two weeks they are gone. The packaging says not to use rechargeable batteries. I learned this the hard way coming back from a one week vacation. You can make it work with these, but you need to be careful. Consistent food size is the key to more consistent results. I mix Omega One Color and Tetra Color flake foods in a ziplock bag. The first opening was way too small.

Overall Score
4.2

[star rating="4.2"]
(88 Points)

10. SLSON 2Pack Coral Feeder,Long Acrylic Aquarium Coral Feeding Tools for Reef,Anemones,Eels,Lionfish a...

User Ratings: 87

SLSON First Impressions

"This works perfect!"

It would probably sell like hot cakes. I purchased this before a month-long vacation. I like to keep consistency with the tank. I did a couple test pours into a plastic bag so I could get it just right. However, this is not a good fit for that purpose. Filling the container is easy, and the auto timer is amazing. This will ruin li-ion batteries over time.

  • SLSON 2Pack Coral Feeder,Long Acrylic Aquarium Coral Feeding Tools for Reef,Anemones,Eels,Lionfish and Other Organisms,13.78 inch
  • LONG SYRINGE CORAL FEEDER: 13.78'' in total length,this acrylic coral feeding stick make it easy to target feed liquid phytoplankton to corals or other invertebrates and aquatic animals. Convenient to control and allows you to directly feed your sea squirt, filter feeders and timid fish with ease and comfort
  • HIGH QUALITY MATERIAL: made of quality arylic and rubber material, safe for fish and corals, easy to clean,This long-lasting plastic will never easy to be broken as glass. Easy to clean and to disassemble.
  • MUlTI-FUNCTIONAL AQUARIUM FEEDING TUBE: these long handle tubes suit for large fish tank,or small aquarium/ fish bowls,feed coral or fish directly ,also perfect for liquid fertilizer add in fresh water plant tank,eradicate detris and excess debris from those hard to reach areas of the fish tank.
  • LONG HANDLE WATER CLEAN TOOLS: quick to clean your aquarium and change water without wet your hand,reach hidden crevices and underneath the gravel at the bottom of your fish tank to remove waste, residual food, and excess debris,make you daily maintenance easier
  • PACKAGE INCLUDED: 2 PCS Acrylic coral feeder tubes.Transparent body,provide a accurate feeding capacity and prevent overfeeding
  • Manufacture: SLSON
  • Editor's Impressions Of The SLSON
  • Quality [star rating='4.3']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.5']

SLSON Final Thoughts

"Very handy gadget!"

It's been two weeks and Betta Boy has figured out who feeds him now. It took a min to figure out the instructions. The slider door lets you set it for as wide or as narrow as you need. I also find it much easier to program. 5 notches and it's worked perfectly for me. I purchased this before a month-long vacation. Fast delivery,easy instructions to set up time and feeding.

Overall Score
4.9

[star rating="4.9"]
(10 Points)

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