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)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
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. IAFVKAI 2PCS Fish Feeding Ring Square and Round Aquarium Fish Floating Food Feeder Circle with Sucti...
User Ratings: 65 18
IAFVKAI First Impressions
"Best thing I ever bought."Filling the container is easy, and the auto timer is amazing. Programming was not too difficult, but does need careful reading. The cup is removable and there is a large door on the side as well. It runs off batteries so it lasts the full two weeks they are gone. Other than this complicated setting, it's very easy to use. Forgetting to feed your fish will not happen again with this Auto Fish Feeder. It takes 3 presses of the set button to move to the 3rd feeding time.
- IAFVKAI 2PCS Fish Feeding Ring Square and Round Aquarium Fish Floating Food Feeder Circle with Suction Cup
- Only suitable for feeding flake foods and other floating foods. Put foods into the circle, it will prevent food from floating around. (no use for sinking food)
- Completely solved the filter pump vs food issue! Improve feeding efficiency,Reduce fish food waste.
- Suitable for all flaky, granular, various shapes, with Floating fish food,for fish, turtle, gold fish, cichlid, guppies, catfish, betta, aquatic pets such.
- Suction cup suspension, Rotating device, Floating design,automatic adjustment.When the water level rises or falls,it always floating on the water surface.
- Prevent your food from dispersing contain it to create a high density feeding area.
- Manufacture: IAFVKAI
- Editor's Impressions Of The IAFVKAI
- Quality [star rating='4.9']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.2']
- Affordability [star rating='4.2']
IAFVKAI Final Thoughts
"A VERY good value."It takes 3 presses of the set button to move to the 3rd feeding time. You can also set it to feed at up to 4 times a day. I am not sure if he ever associated the vibration with food. There is a small sliding door that allows the food to escape. I decided to use it as the everyday feeder, and not just when I'm out of town. The battery is a rechargeable lithium battery that comes with a usb cable. Otherwise, food collects itself on the rear side of aquarium.
Overall Score
4.0
(28 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
8. Automatic Fish Feeder Smart Fish Feeder 2020 Upgraded with Memory Function Timed Feeding and Dual Po...
User Ratings: 38 21
Hapeisy First Impressions
"This is a great feeder."Sure the stench is appalling but he's fed. The unit arrived partially charged. That being said, HOWEVER, as with everything, there are duds in every batch. I tried his usual food pellets and quickly decided that they would not work at all. You can tell it how many times you want it to spin, up to 3, I think. They even include two alkaline AA batteries in the box. There is a small sliding door that allows the food to escape.
- Automatic Fish Feeder Smart Fish Feeder 2020 Upgraded with Memory Function Timed Feeding and Dual Power Supply for Aquarium Tank Home Office
- 500ml large capacity, 4 meals one day, each meal 1-50 portions, each portion 2g.
- Parameter memory & time memory. One-time setup, long-term memory, even in case of power failure Failure
- Intelligent working mode, night quiet, automatic alarm system.
- Dual power supply system.
- Multi angle installation, simple setting, no jamming.
- Manufacture: Hapeisy
- Item Weight: 1.25 pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Hapeisy
- Quality [star rating='3.5']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.2']
- Affordability [star rating='4']
Hapeisy Final Thoughts
"Easy to program."Not carbon zinc, alkaline batteries. 5 notches and it's worked perfectly for me. It would probably sell like hot cakes. I learned this the hard way coming back from a one week vacation. I am very happy to own this feeder. One dispensing into a guppy tank once a day. So far I have only used flake food in it, but it's handling it just fine.
Overall Score
3.5
(13 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
9. MicroMall Automatic Auto Fish Food Feeder Aquarium Timer Black
User Ratings: 49 17
MicroMall First Impressions
"Nice mounting features."It is tied down to keep it from falling into the tank. This will ruin li-ion batteries over time. You can tell it how many times you want it to spin, up to 3, I think. The unit itself is very sturdy and well made. Don't lose the instructions or you'll go crazy trying to program it. I have mine set at the smallest possible opening. Product does NOT come with required AA batteries.
- MicroMall Automatic Auto Fish Food Feeder Aquarium Timer Black
- Dry, loose flake and pellet food can be used
- Ideal for various sizes of aquariums with two options of placing the food feeder on aquarium, free-standing or rim-mounted
- Digital timer for setting up regular feeding programs
- Unique design to prevent food from being moisturized or clogged in dispenser
- Can be operated automatically or manually, making fish keeping easier
- Manufacture: MicroMall
- Item Weight: 8.5 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The MicroMall
- Quality [star rating='4.7']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.2']
- Affordability [star rating='4.7']
MicroMall Final Thoughts
"Worked great!"Fast delivery,easy instructions to set up time and feeding. I couldn't hear it was running still I saw fish foods in the tank. It has a very good instruction manual and can be followed with ease. The slider door does not move on its own during rotations. Portion size can be adjusted easily. That is the only potential issue with automatic feeders. The slider door lets you set it for as wide or as narrow as you need.
Overall Score
3.9
(28 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
10. WEAVERBIRD Cone Red Worm Feeder Acrylic V-Shape Shrimp Fish Tank Feeding Cup with Suction Cup
User Ratings: 70 15
WEAVERBIRD First Impressions
"No complain."May want to test it a few times before leaving for a long trip. I have mine set at the smallest possible opening. Overall, this product has been great. I have the Stage 2 round pellet feed. Otherwise you will no doubt eventually get water in there. I would rather overbuy than underbuy. The barrel with the food spins at each specified feeding time.
- WEAVERBIRD Cone Red Worm Feeder Acrylic V-Shape Shrimp Fish Tank Feeding Cup with Suction Cup
- Protect Live Food: 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.
- Easy to Install: Transparent design is better to know how much food left and whether it traps or not. It is easy to install the fish feeder by the suction cups. It can be used in fish tank and aquarium, convenient to use.
- Keeps Aquarium Cleaner: Keeps aquarium cleaner food doesn't spread around so easily. Suitable for feeding: red worms, brine shrimp, blood worm and red nematode.
- High Quality: Acrylic feeder cup is made of high quality material, which is durable and lasting for use. It can be used repeatedly and durable for long time use.
- Attract Fish’s Attention: Your fish will figure it out after they are used to the feeder, and will occasionally swim up to assemble there. It will be a part of their attraction of these curious fishes. You can also put in frozen red worms, which won't be affected after it's melted. But the best option is to put live red worms.
- Manufacture: WEAVERBIRD
- Product Dimensions: 3.39 x 3.39 x 3.39 inches; 1.59 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The WEAVERBIRD
- Quality [star rating='4']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.8']
- Affordability [star rating='4.1']
WEAVERBIRD Final Thoughts
"This has been great!"He and his wife travel to India to see his in-laws. You also have the ability to set the portion of feed to be dropped. The rechargeable battery makes me feel better about the environment. The pellets stick to the tape and slowly build up clogging the hole. That being said, HOWEVER, as with everything, there are duds in every batch. This is best if you have not edge on your aquarium. The other way you can mount this is with a stick on mount.
Overall Score
4.0
(9 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON