Is there a such thing as a betta automatic feeder as opposed to regular automatic fish feeder

[Navfish]

Since winter break is approaching soon, I am currently looking into options such as an automatic feeder for the time I am gone. However, all the options I am seeing are for a community tank or multiple fish. I have one with me as well and too much food pours out for a betta, which wouldn't be great when I am away. Do you guys have any recommendations?

 

[Aquaria Pro Aquatics]

Since winter break is approaching soon, I am currently looking into options such as an automatic feeder for the time I am gone. However, all the options I am seeing are for a community tank or multiple fish. I have one with me as well and too much food pours out for a betta, which wouldn't be great when I am away. Do you guys have any recommendations?

I usually pay a family member I trust that lives close. I have way too many tanks to trust auto feeders.

Dominick
Aquaria Pro Aquatics

 

[Innesfan]

How long is your break? If it is under two weeks, there is no need for a feeder. Automatic feeders and a single betta are a risky combo.

 

[GaryE]

The simple answer is "no". Automatic feeders are a pain, and have probably killed more fish than they've supported. They are overfeeding machines, even if you try to set them carefully.

 

[Navfish]

How long is your break? If it is under two weeks, there is no need for a feeder. Automatic feeders and a single betta are a risky combo.

three weeks unfortunately so i might bring him home atp since nobody can feed him

 

[Navfish]

You could look into adjustable-portion feeders, since some models let you set very small amounts for single fish. Another option is asking someone to stop by once or twice just to make sure the betta isn’t overfed while you’re away.

i did find a feeder that sets foood portion for 16 days and then when that ends, he will go without food for 8-9 days without food. Then feed him once I get back.

 

[Innesfan]

I would not use a feeder in any circumstance for a single betta. If bringing him home is an option, go for it.

 

[Navfish]

I would not use a feeder in any circumstance for a single betta. If bringing him home is an option, go for it.

would u recommend setting up a new tank at home and do a fish in cycle or just bring my fish tank home?

 

[Innesfan]

The latter, if it's doable. What size is the tank? What sort of filter? I assume you are driving?

 

[Navfish]

The latter, if it's doable. What size is the tank? What sort of filter? I assume you are driving?

5 gallon tank. A hang on filter and yes driving back home.

 

[fishorama]

I was given 2 different auto feeders. I've never tried them. But if I did, I'd see what happens for weeks BEFORE you leave. From what I've read they may dump several days' worth of food or clog & not work at all.
If it's possible, take your betta with you. If you can't, ask a friend, neighbor or hire someone to come feed him every 3 days. Last trip I hired a teen to feed my fish every few days & showed her EXACTLY how much to feed each tank, never more than that. She & my tanks were fine.

If you take your betta home, bring his filter with cycled media kept wet, tank, heater & usual food. It should be fine for a long day's drive but keep the car heater working, you don't want him to get chilled.

 

[TNG]

5 gallon tank. A hang on filter and yes driving back home.

I'm comfortable to leave a betta in that tank for 3 weeks in my absence without dropping in food. It'll find food in there. Look at its belly when you return, it'll most likely be full.
But if you want to use a fish feeder, use a sticky tape to tape off part of the opening and don't use flake as it tends to get stuck in small opening, use small pellet instead.