Automatic Feeding System from Neptune Systems Delivers the Goods

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    The new Automatic Feeding System from Neptune Systems should be a big hit for Apex fans. An already great feeder gets a lot better when connected to the Apex AquaController - allowing you to schedule pumps off around feeding time or even turn off the feeder if your ORP drops. With a sealed drum to keep out moisture and that helps keep the food from going stale, as well as an adjustable gate for different size foods, the AFS is a nice fishfood feeder. The AFS is coming next month with an MSRP of $99.95. Specs below.

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    The feeding gate slides to adjust for different foods or amounts per serving. Also note o-ring in lid to seal in food.

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    Adjustable mounting clip extends up to two inches so it will work in almost every aquarium configuration.


    Additional AFS features and benefits:
    • Feeds pellet or flake food in varying amounts Apex can be set so that the AFS will feed from one time to as many times as you like throughout the day
    • Connects via the Apex Aquabus “Stay Dry” system has a sealed food container that extends and retracts for each feeding. This keeps food dry and prevents clumping and clogging.
    • The lowest setting feeds just a few grains of pellet food so multiple small feedings are possible
    • Allows for optimal feeding — small amounts many times a day
    • Feedings can be combined with other operations such as powering off return pumps, skimmer, etc. and then automatically turning them back on after a set amount of time.
    • Adjustable mounting clip extends up to two inches (or velcro can be used) so it will work in almost every aquarium configuration.
    • Includes 110V or 220V power transformer.
    • Includes 10′ AquaBus-mini Cable Compatible with the Apex, Apex Lite, and Apex Jr. AquaControllers.
    • Multiple feeders can be daisy-chained together so that you can have more feed for extended periods away from home or if you want to feed two different kinds of foods.
    • Value priced at $99.95 MAP/MRP
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    More:
    Automatic Feeding System | Neptune Systems


    Note:
    If you don't have an Apex, but think this fishfood feeder is the best you've seen, you can buy it from Lifegard with a digital timer built in for a lot less money:

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  3. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    This is perfect. Definitely puttin an Apex on my shopping list
     
  4. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    agreed this will make fish that require multiple feeding a day a lot easier to keep
     
  5. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    Hmmm.. saw it on Amazon for $55. where on earthis $38
     
  6. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Neptune has so much exciting product in the pipeline right now.
     
  7. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Matt, if you saw the bag the food came in, you'd know who manufactures it.

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    The third week of November will be an exciting one.
     
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  9. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    I might get one of these
     
  10. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Don't ask me. Ask Gresham. :)

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  11. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    And if the picture wasn't enough of a hint, you can Reed between that line.
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  12. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    I can't say anything, sorry.