fishkeeper Automatic Fish Feeder Instruction Manual

Introduction

The fishkeeper Automatic Fish Feeder is designed to provide convenient and reliable feeding for your aquarium fish. This device offers both manual and automatic feeding options, with adjustable feeding intervals and precise food dispensing to ensure your aquatic pets are fed consistently, whether you are home or away.

Image: The fishkeeper Automatic Fish Feeder, a black and clear unit designed for aquariums.

Package Contents

Please verify that all items are present in your package:

• 1 x fishkeeper Automatic Fish Feeder Unit
• 2 x AAA Batteries
• 1 x Adjustable Clamp Base
• 1 x Plastic Latch Base
• 3 x Fish Food Dischargers (various sizes)
• 1 x Double-Side Sticker
• 1 x User Manual

Image: A visual representation of all components included in the fishkeeper Automatic Fish Feeder package, including the feeder unit, batteries, mounting accessories, and dischargers.

Setup

1. Battery Installation

1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the feeder unit.
2. Open the battery compartment cover.
3. Insert 2 AAA batteries, ensuring correct polarity (+/-).
4. Close the battery compartment cover securely.

2. Choosing a Food Discharger

The feeder comes with three interchangeable food dischargers to accommodate different types and sizes of fish food. Select the appropriate discharger based on your fish food type (powder, small pellet, large pellet, strip). Flake food is not recommended for this feeder.

• 5mm x 5mm: For powder and small pellets (<1g/time).
• 10mm x 10mm: For small and large pellets (1g/time).
• 17mm x 10mm: For larger pellets and strips (3g/time).

To change the discharger, press the 'Change Different Fish Food Dischargers Key' (top left button on the control panel) to push out the current bin. Replace it with the desired discharger and press the key again to pull it back into place.

Image: Illustration of the three different food discharger sizes (5x5mm, 10x10mm, 17x10mm) and their suitability for various fish food types, indicating that flake food is not suitable.

3. Filling the Food Container

1. Open the top lid of the feeder unit.
2. Carefully pour your chosen fish food into the transparent container. The container has a 200ML capacity.
3. Close the top lid securely.

4. Mounting the Feeder

The feeder offers three methods for attachment to your aquarium:

1. On Aquarium Cover (Method 1):
   Snap the plastic latch base into the slot on the feeder base. Remove the protective film from the double-sided sticker and attach it to the plastic latch. Securely attach the feeder to the tank cover.
2. On Ribbed Glass (Method 2):
   Insert the adjustable clamp base into the feeder base. Fix the clamp base onto the edge of ribbed tank glass (up to 0.9 inches / 2.4 cm thick). Tighten the adjustable clamp base to secure the feeder.
3. On Vertical Glass (Method 3):
   Insert the adjustable clamp base into the feeder base (note: different direction from Method 2). Fix the clamp base onto the edge of vertical tank glass (up to 0.9 inches / 2.4 cm thick). Tighten the adjustable clamp base to secure the feeder.

Image: Visual guide demonstrating the three methods to fix the fishkeeper Automatic Fish Feeder to an aquarium: using a double-sided sticker on the tank cover, clamping to ribbed tank glass, and clamping to vertical tank glass.

Image: Detailed step-by-step illustrations for each of the three mounting methods: on aquarium cover, on ribbed glass, and on vertical glass, ensuring secure installation.

Operating Instructions

1. Manual Feeding

To feed your fish manually at any time, press the 'Manual Feeding Key' (top right button on the control panel). This will dispense food once without affecting your programmed automatic feeding schedule.

2. Automatic Feeding

The feeder offers three automatic feeding intervals:

• 8H: Auto feeding every 8 hours.
• 12H: Auto feeding every 12 hours.
• 24H: Auto feeding every 24 hours.

To select an automatic feeding interval, press the corresponding button (8H, 12H, or 24H) on the control panel. The feeder will begin dispensing food at the selected interval from the time the button is pressed.

Image: Diagram illustrating the two feeding modes: Manual feeding (press key for immediate feed) and Automatic feeding (8H, 12H, 24H intervals).

3. Adjusting Food Volume

The food volume is primarily controlled by the size of the selected food discharger. Ensure you have chosen the appropriate discharger for your fish and food type to prevent over or underfeeding.

Maintenance

Cleaning

The fishkeeper Automatic Fish Feeder is designed for easy maintenance. The food container can be detached for cleaning. Always ensure the unit is turned off and batteries are removed before cleaning.

• Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only.
• Do not immerse the main electronic unit in water.
• Clean the food container and dischargers regularly to prevent food buildup and ensure proper operation.
• Allow all parts to dry completely before reassembling.

Battery Check

While there is no specific low battery indicator, it is recommended to check and replace the AAA batteries every couple of months to ensure continuous and reliable operation of the feeder.

Specifications

Product Video Guide

Watch this official product video for a visual guide on setting up and operating your fishkeeper Automatic Fish Feeder.