Neptune Automatic Feeding System
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Description
Description
Neptune Automatic Feeding System
Neptune Automatic Feeding System is an Apex-connected automatic fish feeder that delivers flake or pellet food at set times through the day, whether you're at home or away. It suits reef and marine aquarium keepers who already run a Neptune Apex controller and want consistent, tidy feeding.
Key Benefits
- Feeds fish consistently and safely throughout the day, not only when you're on holiday.
- Several small feedings a day let fish eat all the food without polluting the aquarium water.
- Especially helpful for fish with high metabolisms, such as anthias and chromis.
- Works with flake and pellet foods.
- Compatible with all Apex systems.
- Stay-dry design helps keep moisture out of the food, so it is less likely to clump and clog.
How to Use
The feeder is part of the Apex ecosystem, so you can build customised feeding routines around your setup. For example, you can have your Apex switch off the skimmer and return pumps, dispense the food, then switch the pumps back on. This helps the food get eaten instead of being drawn straight into your filtration.
A motorised delivery system extends from the housing for each feeding and retracts afterwards. The food container has a built-in gasket that seals out moisture once it is retracted.
Suitable For
- Aquariums fed with flake or pellet foods.
- Fish that do best on several small meals a day, including fast-metabolism species like anthias and chromis.
- Aquarists who want a consistent feeding routine while at home or away.
The feeder can handle just about any flake or pellet food. Neptune Systems Crossover Diet Pellets are the manufacturer's favourite pairing. Each pellet has a micro-film of coral food on its surface, so the pellets feed both fish and corals without extra effort.
Compatibility
- Compatible with all Apex systems.
- Requires a Neptune Systems Apex to operate.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 15.9 cm x 7.6 cm x 9.5 cm (6.25" x 3" x 3.75"). The length accounts for the AquaBus plug.
- Food capacity: holds up to 100 mL of most pellet and flake foods.
What's Included
- AFS Automatic Feeding System
- Mounting bracket
- 4.6 m (15') AquaBus cable
- Hook and loop tape
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this feeder without an Apex controller?
No. It requires a Neptune Systems Apex to operate, and it is compatible with all Apex systems.
Which foods can I use in it?
It can feed just about any flake or pellet food. Neptune Systems Crossover Diet Pellets are the manufacturer's favourite choice, as each pellet carries a micro-film of coral food.
How much food does it hold?
The container holds up to 100 mL of most pellet and flake foods.
How does it keep the food from clumping?
The motorised food delivery system extends from the housing for each feeding, then retracts. A built-in gasket seals out moisture once the container is retracted.
Can I pause my skimmer and pumps while it feeds?
Yes. Because it is part of the Apex ecosystem, you can set up a routine where the Apex turns off your skimmer and return pumps, feeds the aquarium, then turns the pumps back on. This keeps the food from flowing straight into your filtration.
Is an automatic feeder only useful when I'm away?
No. It also gives your fish several small feedings throughout the day while you're home. This lets them eat all the food without polluting the water, and it suits high-metabolism fish like anthias and chromis.
