Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Sera Automatic Fish Feeders

1. Sera Feed A Plus Pet Habitat Sand

User Ratings: 47 14

Sera 8840 First Impressions

"Works really well."

Easy to setup and ability to set a desired feed schedule. The size of the tank is too small to recommend. The interface on the feeder is extremely user friendly. However, this is not a good fit for that purpose. I have mine set at the smallest possible opening. I figured too much food was better than too little. He eats once a day, but you can set this to feed up to four times a day.

  • Sera Feed A Plus Pet Habitat Sand
  • Automatic feeder
  • Up to 6 automatic feedings per day
  • For freshwater and marine aquariums
  • Manufacture: Sera North America, Inc.
  • Product Dimensions: 3.94 x 8.07 x 5.12 inches; 14.04 Ounces
  • Batteries: 1 AA batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Sera 8840
  • Quality [star rating='4.4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
  • Affordability [star rating='4']

Sera 8840 Final Thoughts

"Highly recommend it!"

The only other thing that you should be aware of is the large size of the unit. This fish feeder is really well made! This fish feeder is really well made! One dispensing into a guppy tank once a day. You slide the opening to adjust how much food you want to come out. I have a 75 gallon tank, and removed a 1. Overall, this product has been great.

Overall Score
3.8

[star rating="3.8"]
(67 Points)

2. FixtureDisplays Aquarium Fish Tank Square Ring Feeder Feeding Station Float Floating Food 3" Diamete...

FixtureDisplays First Impressions

"Works GREAT."

Sure the stench is appalling but he's fed. The pellets stick to the tape and slowly build up clogging the hole. The unit itself is very sturdy and well made. I purchased this before a month-long vacation. That number of rotations shows as tiny number in the left-most lower window. I have been feeding twice a day with one spin per time. I have this on a 60 gallon aquarium and so far it's working great!

  • FixtureDisplays Aquarium Fish Tank Square Ring Feeder Feeding Station Float Floating Food 3" Diameter 12203-2PK
  • Ideal for home use, pet stores, pet supplies shops, aquariums. The fish feeder is suitable for feeding flake foods and other floating foods. Put foods into the ring, it will prevent foods from floating around.
  • Suciton cup allows easy attachement to the wall. Lessen wasted food and water filters replacement. It is also easy to control food dispersal.
  • It can also help to reduce filter clogging.
  • Perfect for fresh or salt water feed. Supplied with Suction Cup. Material: plastic, rubber.
  • Shipping to Canada and Mexico: import duty and fees apply.
  • Manufacture: FixtureDisplays
  • Editor's Impressions Of The FixtureDisplays
  • Quality [star rating='4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.7']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

FixtureDisplays Final Thoughts

"That was quick."

However until I find a tank that fits my space, that is it. There was no problem mounting the unit on the lip of the bowl. The size of the tank is too small to recommend. I would rather overbuy than underbuy. However, this is not a good fit for that purpose. I have mine set at the smallest possible opening. You can tell it how many times you want it to spin, up to 3, I think.

Overall Score
5.0

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

3. FREESEA Automatic Fish Feeder - Timer Fish Feeder Rechargeable USB/Battery Powered, Fish Food Dispen...

User Ratings: 53 18

FREESEA First Impressions

"Good price too."

The unit arrived partially charged. They have fish and the need for them to be fed was much needed. I did a couple test pours into a plastic bag so I could get it just right. It would probably sell like hot cakes. It also allow multiple feeding option and times. It's been using for twice a day for 5 weeks, still no need for charging the battery. I also find it much easier to program.

  • FREESEA Automatic Fish Feeder - Timer Fish Feeder Rechargeable USB/Battery Powered, Fish Food Dispenser for Aquarium or Fish Tank
  • ★ Automatic Timer Feeding:This automatic fish feeder has 2 different timer setting modes,12h/24h, Also there is manual feeding option, pressing manual feeding would not change automatic feeding mode. It makes one instant rotation feeding each time, no need worry overfeed. This fish food vacation feeder feeds turtle, gold Fish, Small pet, Small Animal.
  • ★ Different type of fish foods: The fish automatic feeder is equipped with adjustable slide on the fish food dispenser box to adjust fish food output. It accommodates most types of food, including pellets, power and crumbles. Suggest not feed large piece flake food, it may lead to jam; Moisture-resistant hopper keeps fish food dry, won’t get wet or jammed.
  • ★ Fit Different Size Aquarium Tanks: The pond fish feeder for aquariums can fit both small tank and large tank, it has 3 installations, even the tank has cover, our automatic fish feeder has additional base funnel to feed. this fish vacation feeder has two size fish food feeding box( 3.6 oz and 1.8 oz) . Choose the right fish feeder betta box according to needs. To fill 3/4 tube food would be better.
  • ★ battery power supply: MODEL: AK-01S(regular) 2*AA battery(NOT included). MODEL: AK-02(advanced) 2*AA battery(NOT included) or 5ft USB power cord.
  • ★ 12 Month Warranty and 24 Hour Professional After-sales Service.
  • Manufacture: FREESEA
  • Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 3.2 x 5.5 inches; 13.62 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The FREESEA
  • Quality [star rating='4.1']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.7']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.7']

FREESEA Final Thoughts

"Highly recommend it!"

And yes, you can use flake food like I do, just fine. Filling the container is easy, and the auto timer is amazing. I figure it holds enough for about 5 days at the current feeding rate. It has a button you can press to do a manual feeding. There was no problem mounting the unit on the lip of the bowl. 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
3.8

[star rating="3.8"]
(66 Points)

4. 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

[star rating="3.5"]
(13 Points)

5. XEOGUIYA Floating Feeder Ring, Aquarium Fish Feeding Ring Floating Food Circle with Suction Cup

User Ratings: 59 15

Guinio First Impressions

"Right above him."

Not carbon zinc, alkaline batteries. This would have been a great investment when I started my aquarium 30 years ago. For the price, I do not regret my purchase. I uploaded a video so if you found this helpful please give it a thumbs up. For the price, I do not regret my purchase. The barrel with the food spins at each specified feeding time. The feeder is also sleek and has a small footprint.

  • XEOGUIYA Floating Feeder Ring, Aquarium Fish Feeding Ring Floating Food Circle with Suction Cup
  • Feeding rings material: using plastic material, no pollution to water, strong and durable. The transparent suction cup has a strong adhesive force, so there is no need to worry about the problem of falling off.
  • Floating design: Suction cup suspension, rotating device, when the water level rises or falls, the adjustment rod is repositioned with the water level, and the feeding circle always keeps floating on the water surface.
  • Floating food only: suitable for all slow-sinking and floating feeds, effectively encircling the feed and preventing floating; (not used for sinking foods)
  • Keep the aquarium clean: The fish feeder keeps the food in a certain area, will not eventually be scattered everywhere, nor will it be pulled into the filter, to a certain extent clean the aquarium resources.
  • Packaging includes: 1X feeding circle. We provide round and square options. The use of feeding circles effectively improves the feeding efficiency and reduces food waste.
  • Manufacture: Guinio
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Guinio
  • Quality [star rating='4.2']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.6']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.9']

Guinio Final Thoughts

"I was gone for 12 days."

Filling the container is easy, and the auto timer is amazing. Portion size can be adjusted easily. Otherwise you will no doubt eventually get water in there. There are a couple ways to mount this feeder. It has a button you can press to do a manual feeding. I feed small pellet food, about the size of sand. Portion size can be adjusted easily.

Overall Score
3.9

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

6. lychee Automatic Fish Feeder Upgraded 200ml Moisture-Proof Automatic Aquarium Fish Feeder Vacation F...

User Ratings: 68 7

lychee First Impressions

"Highly recommend it!"

The unit itself is very sturdy and well made. The only other thing that you should be aware of is the large size of the unit. I do get food on the edges of the opening which I push in later for the fish. It lead to a lot of inconsistency and failures till I got it right. 5 notches and it's worked perfectly for me. The battery is a rechargeable lithium battery that comes with a usb cable. And yes, you can use flake food like I do, just fine.

  • lychee Automatic Fish Feeder Upgraded 200ml Moisture-Proof Automatic Aquarium Fish Feeder Vacation Fish Food Timer Dispenser for Aquarium 21 Days When You Out Office,Home
  • ✅[200ml moisture-proof feeder drum] Our automatic fish feeder with super large 200ml feeder drum.moisture-resistant hopper keeps fish food dry, won’t get wet or jammed.Unlike the other brand feeder products,it will contain more than 120gram small particles (φ1.5) food .Hatch style feed door is completely adjustable, allowing you to decide how much food is dispensed at each meal.Even you out of home or office more than 21days ,your fish will be healthy.
  • ✅[Up to feed 4times per day]: Our Aquarium fish feeder allows you to set up to 4 times automatic feedings per day. You can program it to feed at any hour of the day or night.At the same time,you can set it deliver either 1 or 2 or 3 feeding per time. Also you can switch it feed manually and experience the fun of feeding.
  • ✅[Super Mute & Hd LCD Display] This vacation fish feeder designed with low noise <10db.It will work silent and fish will not be scared off.Even in the midnight ,you will not hear any noise at all.Large Hd display will show you the instant information included time,battery status,feeding times,manual mode and power key. Very easy to set it.
  • ✅[Easily Add Food]: This fish feed dispenser can be only used for the dry food. Very Suitable for pellets, granular, strip and flake fish feeder. It easy to add 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.
  • ✅[Easy to install &Clean]: The feeder has 2 install methods for you to choose. One is to fix the feeder to the tank wall by using the holder. Another is to paste the feeder with double-side sticker on the tank cover. When you want to clean the feeder drum ,pls kindly remove it,thoroughly rinse with warm water and clean the drum.Make sure drum is completely dry before adding food.
  • Manufacture: Lychee
  • Editor's Impressions Of The lychee
  • Quality [star rating='4.5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.7']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.5']

lychee Final Thoughts

"Great for the price."

May want to test it a few times before leaving for a long trip. It lead to a lot of inconsistency and failures till I got it right. On this one you don't have to reset anything when filling. Unfortunately, most pet store aquariums do have a lip. I figured too much food was better than too little. However, I was able to get it to stay stuck in between two. One dispensing into a guppy tank once a day.

Overall Score
4.5

[star rating="4.5"]
(39 Points)

7. YXRAN Fish Feeder Ring, Floating Food Feeding Dish Square and Round Shape with Suction Cup for Aquar...

YXRAN First Impressions

"Great for the price."

I learned this the hard way coming back from a one week vacation. The cup is removable and there is a large door on the side as well. I uploaded a video so if you found this helpful please give it a thumbs up. Also don't leave the USB port connected to a charger all the time. It is the quiet feeder I ever have. Set the hour then minute, then number of rotations at that time. I think that's a great idea and I will probably do the same.

  • YXRAN Fish Feeder Ring, Floating Food Feeding Dish Square and Round Shape with Suction Cup for Aquarium Fish Tank, Blue, Pack of 2
  • Carefully selected materials, longer lasting adsorption force transparent suction cup, environmentally safe plastics, non-toxic and odorless, no pollution to water, not harmful to all aquatic pets.
  • Square Size:Outer L*W=9.5*9.6cm/3.74"x3.78"; Inner:8*8cm/3.15"x3.15". Round size:outer Dia=7.3cm/2.87"; Inner Dia=5cm/1.97".
  • Easy to use, just place the suction cup on the inner wall of the aquarium and put the food in the fish feeding ring to prevent the food from drifting around and even entering the filter. Convenient for fish to eat, reducing food waste while keeping the fish tank clean.
  • Suction cup suspension, floating design, when the water level rises or falls, orating rod re-positioning with the water level, buoyant sponge is embedded in the bottom, fish feeding ring always keep floating above the water.
  • Package included:1 x square shape ring; 1 x round shape ring. It is suitable for all slow-sinking and floating feeds, effectively encircling the feeds and preventing floating.
  • Manufacture: YXRAN
  • Editor's Impressions Of The YXRAN
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

YXRAN Final Thoughts

"Pretty easy to setup."

I have not, however, tested it with pelleted food. This would have been a great investment when I started my aquarium 30 years ago. Programming feeding times is easy using the instructions provided. Overall this is a very good feeder. The clamp is sturdy but could be improved by rubberized grips for the tank glass. Another nice feature is the feeder will rotate on its screw attachment base. The interface on the feeder is extremely user friendly.

Overall Score
5.0

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

8. 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)

9. Ocean Nutrition Feeding Frenzy Grid Feeding Clip

User Ratings: 39 15

Ocean Nutrition 986033 First Impressions

"Recommend!"

It takes 3 presses of the set button to move to the 3rd feeding time. I have no complaints and fish are happy. I am not sure if he ever associated the vibration with food. I am sure they all would have worked, but I was skeptical about some features. The unit itself is very sturdy and well made. Took me all of 5 minutes start to finish to get it set up. Easy to setup and ability to set a desired feed schedule.

  • Ocean Nutrition Feeding Frenzy Grid Feeding Clip
  • Underwater feeding aid for “shy” fish
  • Firmly grips or holds a defrosted cube of gel-based Frozen Formula Foods
  • Excellent for butterflies and other picky feeders
  • Manufacture: Ocean Nutrition
  • Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 0.8 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Ocean Nutrition 986033
  • Quality [star rating='3.3']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.1']
  • Affordability [star rating='4']

Ocean Nutrition 986033 Final Thoughts

"And that's a good thing!"

I did a couple test pours into a plastic bag so I could get it just right. You can make it work with these, but you need to be careful. The slider door lets you set it for as wide or as narrow as you need. Took me all of 5 minutes start to finish to get it set up. They have fish and the need for them to be fed was much needed. I would rather overbuy than underbuy. Otherwise you can hang this pretty much anywhere if your tank doesn't have a cover.

Overall Score
3.7

[star rating="3.7"]
(60 Points)

10. Fish Mate F14 Aquarium Fish Feeder

User Ratings: 52 10

Fish Mate 207 First Impressions

"Worked great!"

The size of the tank is too small to recommend. Also don't leave the USB port connected to a charger all the time. 3-second Long Press on rightmost button turns feeder on and off. Only downside was that the hole was too big for red tiny bit fish food. Must be at least 1 or it will not feed at all. The other way you can mount this is with a stick on mount. The unit arrived partially charged.

  • Fish Mate F14 Aquarium Fish Feeder
  • Serves up to 14 individual meals
  • Feeds all fish foods, including flake
  • Easy to use timer provides from 1 to 4 meals per day
  • Reliable and accurate quartz timer
  • Battery condition indicator
  • Manufacture: Ani Mate Inc
  • Product Dimensions: 4.65 x 5.47 x 1.54 inches; 6.56 Ounces
  • Batteries: 1 AA batteries required.
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Fish Mate 207
  • Quality [star rating='4.2']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.1']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.2']

Fish Mate 207 Final Thoughts

"That was quick."

The slider door lets you set it for as wide or as narrow as you need. It's been using for twice a day for 5 weeks, still no need for charging the battery. However until I find a tank that fits my space, that is it. Once I got the opening where I wanted it, things have gone great. I added a small funnel to catch the food and guide it. Taping a piece of ribbon in place worked out better. The pellets stick to the tape and slowly build up clogging the hole.

Overall Score
4.0

[star rating="4"]
(2261 Points)

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