Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Penn-Plax Automatic Fish Feeders
1. Penn-Plax Pro Balance 14-Day Vacation Feeding Blocks Fish Shape (Pack of 2)
User Ratings: 61 7
Penn-Plax ABCD First Impressions
"Love this feeder."Also don't leave the USB port connected to a charger all the time. I decided to use it as the everyday feeder, and not just when I'm out of town. Battery indicator on the display lets you know how much battery life remains. The notches are too widely spaced and too ill fitting. I also find it much easier to program. Its alot more simple than how it reads. I mix Omega One Color and Tetra Color flake foods in a ziplock bag.
- Penn-Plax Pro Balance 14-Day Vacation Feeding Blocks Fish Shape (Pack of 2)
- Penn-Plax
- PBV14
- Pet Tools
- Manufacture: Penn-Plax, Inc.
- Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6 x 1 inches; 2.24 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Penn-Plax ABCD
- Quality [star rating='3.7']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.4']
- Affordability [star rating='3.2']
Penn-Plax ABCD Final Thoughts
"Operation wise, no flaws."Portion size can be adjusted easily. The cup is removable and there is a large door on the side as well. However, this is not a good fit for that purpose. Consistent food size is the key to more consistent results. I saw another reviewer who said they had two of these on their tank. I have not, however, tested it with pelleted food. This will ruin li-ion batteries over time.
Overall Score
4.1
(370 Points)
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Peoples Choice - Other Highly Rated Penn-Plax Automatic Fish Feeders
2. Penn-Plax Daily Double II Battery-Operated Automatic Fish Feeder
User Ratings: 49 12
Penn-Plax DDAF2 First Impressions
"Highly recommend it!"The unit arrived partially charged. My son loves this automatic fish feeder. For the price, I do not regret my purchase. He and his wife travel to India to see his in-laws. I like the fact this uses batteries and not a cable. Filling the container is easy, and the auto timer is amazing. I tried his usual food pellets and quickly decided that they would not work at all.
- Penn-Plax Daily Double II Battery-Operated Automatic Fish Feeder
- Daily Double II automatic fish feeder
- Dispenses flake or pellet food twice a day for up to 4 weeks-unattended
- Large capacity food drum with adjustable setting
- Free-standing or clamps onto any tank
- Battery operated
- Manufacture: Penn-Plax
- Product Dimensions: 2.76 x 5.24 x 7.24 inches; 13.4 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Penn-Plax DDAF2
- Quality [star rating='4.4']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.4']
- Affordability [star rating='3.8']
Penn-Plax DDAF2 Final Thoughts
"That did it."Took me all of 5 minutes start to finish to get it set up. USB charging is quick and easy and uses a standard micro USB cable. Its alot more simple than how it reads. I figured too much food was better than too little. I can leave town and not worry about the fish. However, this is not a good fit for that purpose. There are a couple ways to mount this feeder.
Overall Score
3.8
(318 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
3. Penn-Plax Pro Balance Vacation Fish Feeder – Slow Release Food That’s Great for Weekend Vacays: ...
User Ratings: 62 7
Penn-Plax First Impressions
"Right above him."I have this on a 60 gallon aquarium and so far it's working great! The size of the tank is too small to recommend. They have fish and the need for them to be fed was much needed. However, I was able to get it to stay stuck in between two. Consistent food size is the key to more consistent results. The pellets stick to the tape and slowly build up clogging the hole. I uploaded a video so if you found this helpful please give it a thumbs up.
- Penn-Plax Pro Balance Vacation Fish Feeder – Slow Release Food That’s Great for Weekend Vacays: 1 Block Feeds up to 3 Days (4 Blocks per Package) – Safe for Freshwater & Saltwater Tanks
- GREAT FOR WEEKEND VACAYS: Worried about finding a fish-sitter as you plan for your next weekend getaway or adventure? Or, whenever or not they’ll overfeed your fish? Fear no more! Our Pro Balance Vacation Fish Feeder Blocks will feed your fish while you’re away. Each block feeds to up 3 days, and each package contains 4 Starfish Shaped Blocks.
- IDEAL FOR 10 – 15 GALLON TANKS: Our Fish Feeder Blocks work best in aquariums that are between 10 and 15 Gallons in size. One block will last 3 to 4 days depending on the PH level and water temperature. A minimum water temperature of 72°F (22°C) and PH level of 6.6 to 7.0 is most efficient for the release of food particles.
- REQUIRES AERATION & CIRCULATION: Within hours, our Feeder Blocks will start to dissolve, releasing nutritious freeze-dried foods while neutralizing your aquarium’s water. In order for this to happen, your tank should have the proper aeration and circulation. Our Feeder Blocks dissolve normally with setups that have an air stone or filter.
- GIVE IT A TRY BEFORE YOUR TRIP: Just like us, our fish can get picky over their food. As a suggestion, you may want to place 1 Feeder Block in your tank a week before your vacation or trip. This way, you’ll see if they like it or not. To take it a step further, you may want to leave the tank alone as you test our Feed Blocks, mimicking the trip.
- INGREDIENTS: Calcium Sulfate, Freeze-Dried Tubifex Worm, Freeze-Dried Bloodworm, Freeze-Dried Daphnia, Freeze-Dried White Shrimp, Thiamine Mononitrate (Source of Vitamin B1), and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of Vitamin B6).
- Manufacture: Penn Plax
- Editor's Impressions Of The Penn-Plax
- Quality [star rating='4.2']
- Value For Money [star rating='4']
- Affordability [star rating='4.8']
Penn-Plax Final Thoughts
"Absolutely love it."Took me all of 5 minutes start to finish to get it set up. The pellets stick to the tape and slowly build up clogging the hole. Don't lose the instructions or you'll go crazy trying to program it. May want to test it a few times before leaving for a long trip. Comes on a swivel bracket to accommodate special angles for installation. The feeder has helped me automate my tank, which is one less thing to worry about. Taping a piece of ribbon in place worked out better.
Overall Score
4.2
(266 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
4. Penn Plax Pro-Balance Cichlid Shape Vacation Feeding Block - 1 Per Blister Card
User Ratings: 59
Penn-Plax First Impressions
"This thing worked great."The unit arrived partially charged. Not carbon zinc, alkaline batteries. This is best if you have not edge on your aquarium. I figure it holds enough for about 5 days at the current feeding rate. I have the Stage 2 round pellet feed. My son loves this automatic fish feeder. The only other thing that you should be aware of is the large size of the unit.
- Penn Plax Pro-Balance Cichlid Shape Vacation Feeding Block - 1 Per Blister Card
- Manufacture: Penn-Plax
- Editor's Impressions Of The Penn-Plax
- Quality [star rating='4.2']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
- Affordability [star rating='3.5']
Penn-Plax Final Thoughts
"I would recommend it!"Sure the stench is appalling but he's fed. You can make it work with these, but you need to be careful. I have not, however, tested it with pelleted food. I am sure they all would have worked, but I was skeptical about some features. The feeder is also sleek and has a small footprint. 3-second Long Press on rightmost button turns feeder on and off. It holds a very large amount of food and was very overkill for my setup.
Overall Score
4.1
(5 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
Honorable Mentions - More Top Selling Penn-Plax Automatic Fish Feeders
5. Penn-Plax Pro Balance Vacation Fish Feeder | Slow Release Food That’s Great for Vacays | 1 Block F...
User Ratings: 65 35
Penn-Plax First Impressions
"Works great now."This would have been a great investment when I started my aquarium 30 years ago. 3-second Long Press on rightmost button turns feeder on and off. There was no problem mounting the unit on the lip of the bowl. You can tell it how many times you want it to spin, up to 3, I think. Otherwise, food collects itself on the rear side of aquarium. You can make it work with these, but you need to be careful. Consistent food size is the key to more consistent results.
- Penn-Plax Pro Balance Vacation Fish Feeder | Slow Release Food That’s Great for Vacays | 1 Block Feeds up to 14 Days | 1 Fish Shaped Block (1 Package)
- GREAT FOR VACAYS: Worried about finding a fish-sitter as you plan for your next getaway or adventure? Or, whenever or not they’ll overfeed your fish? Fear no more! Our Pro Balance Vacation Fish Feeder Blocks will feed your fish while you’re away. Each block feeds to up 14 days, and each package contains 1 Fish Shaped Block.
- IDEAL FOR 10 – 15 GALLON TANKS: Our Fish Feeder Blocks work best in aquariums that are between 10 and 15 Gallons in size. One block will last 10 to 14 days, depending on the PH level and water temperature. A minimum water temperature of 72°F (22°C) and PH level of 6.6 to 7.0 is most efficient for the release of food particles.
- REQUIRES AERATION & CIRCULATION: Within hours, our Feeder Blocks will start to dissolve, releasing nutritious freeze-dried foods while neutralizing your aquarium’s water. In order for this to happen, your tank should have the proper aeration and circulation. Our Feeder Blocks dissolve normally with setups that have an air stone or filter.
- GIVE IT A TRY BEFORE YOUR TRIP: Just like us, our fish can get picky over their food. As a suggestion, you may want to place 1 Feeder Block in your tank 2 to 3 weeks before your vacation or trip. This way, you’ll see if they like it or not. To take it a step further, you may want to leave the tank alone as you test our Feed Blocks, mimicking the trip.
- INGREDIENTS: Calcium Sulfate, Freeze-Dried Tubifex Worm, Freeze-Dried Bloodworm, Freeze-Dried Daphnia, Shrimp Meal, Corn Flower, Vitamin B-1, Vitamin B-2, and Vitamin B-6.
- Manufacture: Penn-Plax
- Product Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 1 inches; 1.6 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Penn-Plax
- Quality [star rating='4.5']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.6']
- Affordability [star rating='4.5']
Penn-Plax Final Thoughts
"I highly recommend."This is best if you have not edge on your aquarium. I have used this every day for a year and love it. The unit arrived partially charged. I have a one gallon tank with a betta. They mostly were checking in to make sure this EHEIM feeder was working. The size of the food compartment is huge depending on the number of fish you have. The slider door does not move on its own during rotations.
Overall Score
3.6
(3 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
6. Penn Plax Daily Double Plus Vacation Fish Feeder
Penn-Plax DDAF4 First Impressions
"And that's a good thing!"I have been feeding twice a day with one spin per time. This would have been a great investment when I started my aquarium 30 years ago. 5 notches and it's worked perfectly for me. On this one you don't have to reset anything when filling. I have been feeding twice a day with one spin per time. I would rather overbuy than underbuy. The unit arrived partially charged.
- Penn Plax Daily Double Plus Vacation Fish Feeder
- Second food drum is a free added bonus
- Easily attaches to all size aquariums
- Automatically feeds fish while you’re away on vacation
- Manufacture: Penn Plax, INC.
- Product Dimensions: 3.6 x 6.25 x 5.8 inches; 14.4 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Penn-Plax DDAF4
- Quality [star rating='4.4']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Penn-Plax DDAF4 Final Thoughts
"Easy to set up."You can tell it how many times you want it to spin, up to 3, I think. I figure it holds enough for about 5 days at the current feeding rate. Yes, if you have the door open too much it'll dump food in. There are a couple ways to mount this feeder. I like the fact this uses batteries and not a cable. This certainly worked for my purposes. It holds a very large amount of food and was very overkill for my setup.
Overall Score
4.0
(2 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
Here Are Some Other Related Automatic Fish Feeders
7. WEAVERBIRD Aquarium Feeding Tube, Glass Fish Tube Aquarium Feeding Tube Fish Shrimp with Fish Feedin...
User Ratings: 57 10
WEAVERBIRD First Impressions
"This is a 24-hour clock."Only downside was that the hole was too big for red tiny bit fish food. You can tell it how many times you want it to spin, up to 3, I think. You don't have as much control over applications as if you feed by hand. It is the quiet feeder I ever have. The slider door lets you set it for as wide or as narrow as you need. I have used this every day for a year and love it. The slider door does not move on its own during rotations.
- WEAVERBIRD Aquarium Feeding Tube, Glass Fish Tube Aquarium Feeding Tube Fish Shrimp with Fish Feeding Bowl and 2pcs Suction Cups
- Feeder tube: Acrylic, wear-resistant, scratch-resistant, transparent, beautiful and firm. Various models available: 200mm, 250mm, 300mm.
- Integrated design: Used with the feeding bowl, the bait is put into the bowl through the shrimp tube, which is convenient for the organism to eat. After eating, the bowl can be taken out to avoid contaminating the water quality.
- Convenient to use: It is easy to remove feed residues to keep the water quality pure and solve the trouble of changing water.
- Easy to install / remove: Equipped with 2 suction cups to hold the water pipe in the aquarium, stable, or you can remove it.
- For fish and shrimp: Suitable for shrimp, crab, clam, fish and others. Please choose the right size according to the needs of your fish tank and buy with confidence.
- Manufacture: WEAVERBIRD
- Editor's Impressions Of The WEAVERBIRD
- Quality [star rating='4.6']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.5']
WEAVERBIRD Final Thoughts
"Completely unnecessary."It's been using for twice a day for 5 weeks, still no need for charging the battery. Fast delivery,easy instructions to set up time and feeding. 5 notches and it's worked perfectly for me. However until I find a tank that fits my space, that is it. Suitable for locating anywhere on the tank ledge. The interface on the feeder is extremely user friendly. I like the fact this uses batteries and not a cable.
Overall Score
4.2
(13 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
8. JUWEL Automatic Electronic Fish Shrimp Feeder for flake, pellet and tablet food (battery operated)
Juwel First Impressions
"I was gone for 12 days."There are a couple ways to mount this feeder. This fish feeder is very configurable and reliable. The interface on the feeder is extremely user friendly. This fish feeder is very configurable and reliable. For the price, I do not regret my purchase. One dispensing into a guppy tank once a day. I tested it on plain paper several times before graduating it to the tank.
- JUWEL Automatic Electronic Fish Shrimp Feeder for flake, pellet and tablet food (battery operated)
- For flake, pellet and tablet food
- Adjustable food outlet
- Food capacity for approximately 30 days (60 Feedings)
- Power supply: 2 type AA 1,5 volt batteries (batteries are included)
- this listing is including "a platform"
- Manufacture: JUWEL
- Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 5 x 3.1 inches; 1.6 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Juwel
- Quality [star rating='4']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.9']
- Affordability [star rating='4.5']
Juwel Final Thoughts
"Here are some pictures."This fish feeder is very configurable and reliable. The cup is removable and there is a large door on the side as well. Product does NOT come with required AA batteries. The unit arrived partially charged. I uploaded a video so if you found this helpful please give it a thumbs up. This is best if you have not edge on your aquarium. It holds a very large amount of food and was very overkill for my setup.
Overall Score
5.0
(1 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
9. Tetra 77151 TetraWeekend Tropical Slow-Release 5-Day Feeder, 4 Count
User Ratings: 68 7
Tetra First Impressions
"Product works great."The rechargeable battery makes me feel better about the environment. That number of rotations shows as tiny number in the left-most lower window. Otherwise you can hang this pretty much anywhere if your tank doesn't have a cover. Programming was not too difficult, but does need careful reading. Otherwise you will no doubt eventually get water in there. This would have been a great investment when I started my aquarium 30 years ago. 3-second Long Press on rightmost button turns feeder on and off.
- Tetra 77151 TetraWeekend Tropical Slow-Release 5-Day Feeder, 4 Count
- TetraWeekend Tropical Slow-Release Feeder, 4-Pack.
- Feeds up to 5 days per block.
- Plaster-free gel formula.
- Does not cloud water.
- ProCare nutrition for tropical fish.
- Manufacture: Tetra Second Nature
- Product Dimensions: 6 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches; 2.4 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Tetra
- Quality [star rating='3.5']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Tetra Final Thoughts
"Product works."I have a 75 gallon tank, and removed a 1. I feed small pellet food, about the size of sand. The clamp is sturdy but could be improved by rubberized grips for the tank glass. I feed small pellet food, about the size of sand. Sure the stench is appalling but he's fed. I am very happy to own this feeder. Finally, I can take a vacation without worrying about who to ask to feed my fish.
Overall Score
4.2
(234 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
10. Bluecoco 3 Pieces Fish Feeding Ring + Worm Feeding Cup,Fixed-Point Feeding, Fish Safe Floating Food ...
User Ratings: 61 9
Bluecoco First Impressions
"Thank you."The clamp is sturdy but could be improved by rubberized grips for the tank glass. It would probably sell like hot cakes. 3-second Long Press on rightmost button turns feeder on and off. They mostly were checking in to make sure this EHEIM feeder was working. The unit arrived partially charged. You also have the ability to set the portion of feed to be dropped. The interface on the feeder is extremely user friendly.
- Bluecoco 3 Pieces Fish Feeding Ring + Worm Feeding Cup,Fixed-Point Feeding, Fish Safe Floating Food Feeder Circle Blue, with Suction Cup,Easy to Install Aquarium, Square and Round Shape Fish Feeder
- ★ 【Package includes】3 pieces，① Round Ring, ② Square Ring, ③ Worm Feeder Funnel
- ★ 【Good helper】With the special feeding ring, the feed will no longer float around and the fish will eat in their own "bowls".
- ★ 【Free installation】The feeding ring can float with the water level and can be rotated left and right, up and down 180 degrees, which is very convenient to use.
- ★ 【Fixed-point feeding】It helps fish to develop the habit of eating in a fixed position and reduces the waste of fish food.
- ★ 【Good quality】In order to better serve you! If you are not satisfied with our products, please contact us immediately
- Manufacture: Bluecoco
- Editor's Impressions Of The Bluecoco
- Quality [star rating='3.4']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
- Affordability [star rating='3.3']
Bluecoco Final Thoughts
"I have it set on about 1."The price was good, and I recommend it! It has a button you can press to do a manual feeding. This fish feeder is really well made! It also allow multiple feeding option and times. The unit itself is very sturdy and well made. I saw another reviewer who said they had two of these on their tank. I couldn't hear it was running still I saw fish foods in the tank.
Overall Score
4.2
(15 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON