Fish Feeding Gadgets

Simple, but very effective. The food can't float away and end up uneaten (and decaying) because the fish don't find it. If you have a timid fish who gets pushed out of the way at feeding time, rings come in very handy. Use two feeding rings on opposite sides of the tank to give everyone a chance to come to the diner table.

These simple little clips are fantastic for feeding fresh foods to your fish. The clip has a large suction cup that attaches easily to the aquarium glass. Use it to feed purchased foods, or your own fresh vegetables such as spinach or lettuce. One word of caution - remove any uneaten food promptly!

If you want to feed live worms to your fish, this is the way to go! The worms are dispensed slowly, and your fish snap them up before then can fall to the bottom and burrow into the gravel. Not to mention its pure entertainment to watch your fish make a beeline to the cone when you fill it with worms. It's a treat no fish can resist!

If you'd like to try your hand at hatching live brine shrimp for your fish, this simple hatchery is a good way to give it a try without spending a lot on expensive equipment.

For years experts have cautioned against those chalky weekend feeder blocks, leaving fish owners at a loss for how to feed their fish when they are away from home. Tetra has recently offered a gel type feeder that does not foul the water, and allows fish to graze at their leisure. It comes in a 5 day and 14 day size.

Worried about finding someone to feed your fish while you are away? An automatic feeder is an option to having a fish sitter. Fish are fed a measured amount on a regular basis, which prevents overfeeding, the number cause of pollution in the aquarium. A bit pricey, and should be tested prior to going away, but when used properly it is a viable option.