10 Best Automatic Fish Feeders of 2025 – Reviews & Top Picks

You probably didn’t realize how many automatic fish feeders there were on the market until you started trying to find one to purchase! There are many automatic fish feeders out there, and they all have different strengths and weaknesses.

An automatic fish feeder is an excellent tool for any fish owner, but it needs to be reliable, affordable, and easy to set up. These factors can be time consuming to research, so we put together reviews of the top automatic fish feeders for you. Hopefully, this list will help make the buying process a bit easier!

A Quick Glance at Our Favorites in 2025

Rating	Image	Product	Details
Best Overall		Eheim	Keeps food fresh Comes with mounting bracket Holds 100 ml of food	CHECK PRICE
Best Value		Zoo Med BettaMatic	Release food every 12 hours Works on one AA battery Great price	CHECK PRICE
Premium Choice		Lifegard Aquatics IntelliFeed	Can feed your fish for up to one month Easy to use Keeps pellets and flakes dry	CHECK PRICE
		Fish Mate	Can hold 14 meals Setting for the times you want food to be released	CHECK PRICE
		Penn-Plax Daily Double	Can hold a large amount of food Releases food twice per day if needed	CHECK PRICE

The 10 Best Automatic Fish Feeders

1. Eheim Everyday Fish Feeder — Best Overall

We completely understand that with everything that goes on in a busy household, sometimes you can forget to feed the fish. This may seem like a simple mistake, but it’s not fair to your fish friends. With the Eheim Everyday Fish Feeder, you get a reliable, easy-to-program automatic fish feeder that will take at least one of your responsibilities off your list.

With the Eheim, you can program when you want your fish food dispensed and how much should be distributed. This is a small and compact unit that has splash-proof buttons, so you won’t have to replace it if the buttons get wet. The digital display helps you keep an even better eye on all things fish food related.

The total capacity of the Eheim is 100 ml of food. This is plenty should you have to leave your fish for a few days. The chamber where the fish food is kept is also aerated so it stays fresh. If you want the best overall automatic fish feeder, the Eheim is it.

2. Zoo Med BettaMatic Automatic Feeder — Best Value

If you liked the features of the Eheim but are looking for more of a value option, the Zoo Med BettaMatic Automatic Feeder could be a good choice. In fat, it’s the best automatic fish feeder for the money. This unit will keep your fish fed even when you are not home.

You will not have the capability to program this unit to work whenever you would like it to; it will automatically release food every 12 hours. This is an excellent amount of time between feedings and works particularly well for betta fish. If you have a square tank, the Zoo Med will mount directly to the side. If you have a round tank, you can use the included rail kit to get it to work.

The Zoo Med products run on one double-A battery, and it does not drain quickly. Overall, you get great value here for the price.

3. Lifegard Aquatics IntelliFeed Aquarium Fish Feeder – Premium Choice

The Lifegard Aquatics IntelliFeed Aquarium fish feeder is a premium choice for those who want a high-quality feeding device for their aquarium while away or if they simply want their fish to be fed without having to do it manually. This premium feeder is designed to keep moisture out of the flakes or pellets and can be programmed to dispense the fish food up to four times per day with three rotations each time, resulting in a maximum of 12 feedings daily. It is automatically preprogrammed for 2 feedings per day, but we recommend using multiple daily feedings if one daily rotation is not enough for your aquarium.

This feeder is handy if you’re planning to leave your aquarium alone for a couple of days, and it can even feed your fish for up to one month. The Lifeguard Aquatics IntelliFeed Aquarium Fish Feeder is easy to use and powered by built-in rechargeable batteries with a simple USB interface.

We recommend you do a test drive a couple of days before leaving your aquarium alone. Some users have stated the portions can be inconsistent, so it’s important to test it to identify the portions your tank needs.

4. Fish Mate F14 Aquarium Fish Feeder

If you have ever set a timer to turn on your Christmas lights, you can easily work the Fish Mat F14 Aquarium Fish Feeder. This automatic fish feeder will enable you to store 14 meals, and you can program those to be dispersed anywhere from one to four times a day. You can mount the fish mate feeder on the hood or glass part of your tank, and the brackets needed are included with your purchase.

The F14 Aquarium is a compact and reliable solution if you can’t be available for every meal to feed your fish. You can attach an airline to the F14 feeder to help keep the food a bit fresher. If you have a large number of fish or your fish are rather big, you may need to purchase a few of these feeders.

5. Penn-Plax Daily Double II Automatic Fish Feeder

The Penn-Plax Daily Double II Automatic Fish Feeder is a large drum feeder that can keep your fish fed for up to 4 weeks. This easy-to-use model attaches directly to the side of your tank.

This is not a highly programmable model, but it still allows for two feedings per day. You can use either flake or pellet food. The Penn-Plax runs on batteries and comes with the required clamp to attach it to the tank.

Although it is not a great idea to leave your fish unattended for 4 weeks, it is helpful not to have to remember daily feedings. The only real problem is that the flake food tends to get clumped up after about a week or so. If you are going on an extended trip, you may want to look into another model or switch to pellet food.

6. Hydor Automatic Fish Feeder

Hydor is known for making high-quality products, so naturally, the Hydor Automatic Fish Feeder is priced quite a bit higher than some other options. This model is easy to program and will feed your fish anywhere from one to three times per day. The downside to this feeder is that it will not enable you to choose the times; it does that for you.

You can use the Hydor with flake, pellet, and tablet food, and it has a system that helps vibrate and move the food around so it does not clump. You can also connect the aerator to this model if you so choose. The other downside to the Hydor is that when it dispenses food to the fish, it is quite loud.

7. boxtech Fish Dispenser

With the boxtech Fish Dispenser, you can feed your fish once or twice per day automatically, or you can feed them manually. There is a switch that enables you to go between automatic and manual whenever you so choose. The boxtech Dispenser works with most fish foods, including flakes, pellets, powders, and strips. You will not have any trouble programming this unit, and it does a nice job of keeping the food dry and fresh.

The only real downside of this feeder is that the quality is not that high. The unit does not seem to hold up for the long term, and it has been known to distribute inconsistent amounts of food. If you are home every day and available to watch what is going on with your feeder, that is fine, but it is not a model to trust if you must go away for several weeks.

8. API Automatic Fish Feeder

The API Automatic Fish Feeder is a bit of a different type of solution. This is essentially a pack of fish food that gets placed directly in the tank, and it will break apart slowly over a certain number of days. As it breaks apart, it feeds your fish. You can get the API in several different sizes if you are going away for a weekend, a week, or even 2 weeks.

This is a straightforward solution, and it has natural ingredients that will meet the nutritional requirements of aquarium fish. The problem with this option is that it is likely not the regular diet for your fish. You should never put one of these in the tank and leave without first monitoring how your fish handle this food. You also need to make sure you pay close attention to the number of fish in your tank and the number of API Automatic Fish Feeders that you add.

9. Aysoner Automatic Fish Feeder for Aquarium

The Aysoner Automatic Fish Feeder for Aquarium is a programmable feeder that enables you to set certain feeding times, up to twice a day. Specifically, you can set the unit to go off every 12, 24, or 48 hours. Refilling the Aysoner Fish Feeder is easy, and it’s compatible with different types of fish food.

If you want to decrease the portion sizes that you are giving your fish, you can do so by adjusting the rotating hopper’s opening so more or less food will fall into the tank. However, the adjustment range is broad, so the smallest setting may not cause enough food to be released and the next setting may release too much.

You can install this feeder to your tank using the attached mounting clip or the included sticker. Either method is acceptable and relatively easy to manage. Operation is quiet, and while it takes 3 to 4 hours to charge, the battery should last for around a month.

Overall, this is a decent product, but you’ll have to test the feeder and its portion drops before leaving it by itself, especially if you only have one fish. You don’t want your pet to starve or their home to be filled with rotting food.

10. Fish Mate P7000 Pond Fish Feeder

The Fish Mate P7000 Pond Fish Feeder is not a fit for all homeowners, but if you have a pond of fish that need to be fed when you are out of town or busy tending to other projects, this Fish Mate could be a great choice.

It has a large 30-cup capacity and an easy-to-read digital display to help you program your fish’s feeding needs. You can add food sticks and pellets to the Fish Mate, and it will disperse them with ease.

The major problem with this product is that it is unreliable. Sometimes, it will work well for a period of a few weeks, and then all of a sudden, it seems to dump an inconsistent amount of food. As a fish owner, you know how detrimental it can be to overfeed your fish. If you go with the Fish Mate P7000, we suggest keeping a close eye on its operation.

Buyer’s Guide: Choosing the Best Automatic Fish Feeder

Now that you have a general idea of the automatic fish feeder options on the market, how will you choose the right one? We have broken down a few key points that should help you decide which automatic fish feeder will work for you and your fish.

Purpose

When choosing an automatic fish feeder, try to think about why you need one. Are you going away for a weekend, or do you want something that feeds your fish for you daily? You will need to consider programming and capacity requirements depending on the purpose and plan that you have for your automatic fish feeder.

Capacity

Do you want your fish feeder to hold enough food for a weekend or 2 weeks? Automatic fish feeders come in a wide range of capacities. If you have a massive tank with many fish, you may end up having to purchase a few feeders for your tank.

Type of Food

Most fish feeders will hold flakes, pellets, and powders; however, some will only hold a specific type of food. If you want a particular automatic feeder, but it requires your fish to switch food types, you should test how the fish do on that food before making the switch and purchasing your new feeder. Generally speaking, most automatic fish feeders struggle to keep flakes from sticking together. If your fish is accustomed to being fed flakes, make sure you connect them to an aerator so they don’t clump.

Programmability

The ability to feed your fish when you want and how much you want is a huge factor when choosing an automatic fish feeder. Some feeders will enable you to time the exact minute that you feed your fish, while others will only allow one or two feedings per day, and you don’t get to choose the time that this occurs. You have to find a balance between your budget and the programmability that you are looking for.

One of the most important factors to consider is if you can program how much food is dispersed. For people with large tanks that house many fish, this is not as much of a concern. However, if you have one or two fish in a small tank, many of these feeders will disperse way too much food to keep your fish healthy.

Price

Most automatic fish feeders for residential use will range from $15 to $40. With how expensive fish and fish tanks can get, this is not a bad price. You also have to consider what it may cost to have someone come to your house and feed your fish while you are out of town for a weekend. The automatic fish feeder will likely pay for itself in one weekend.

Safety

This is more for after you choose your fish feeder, but it is worth mentioning. Do not install an automatic fish feeder the day before your international vacation. You must test and re-test the fish feeder and monitor its effectiveness for at least a few days before you leave your fish unattended. It is your responsibility as a dedicated fish owner to make sure the food source is reliable and safe.

Our Automatic Fish Feeders Selection Process

The automatic fish feeders we reviewed in this article were chosen by PangoVet’s writers and editors, in collaboration with our experienced veterinary team, based on personal experience with the product, knowledge and expertise about the pet’s care needs, brand reputation, and reviews across multiple retail outlets from other customers that have purchased and used the product. The combination of these factors allows us to gather a wide range of information to help you choose only the best automatic fish feeders and ensure you have the most accurate information about these products to promote proper care, health, and well-being of your beloved pets.

Why Trust PangoVet?

PangoVet’s licensed and experienced veterinarians have a knowledge base that extends to all kinds of pets—furry, scaly, and feathered—and want only the best for pets of all shapes and sizes. We also have experienced writers and editors who are pet owners with a variety of different pets, and we love our pets as much as you do. We recognize pets as part of our family. We make sure to only choose products from reputable brands highly rated by customers as well as products that we have personal experience with, to ensure that every automatic fish feeder featured in this review is high-quality and safe for your pets.

Conclusion

An automatic fish feeder is intended to make your life easier. Unfortunately, shopping for one can make your life much harder! Hopefully, these reviews and guide have helped lead you to the perfect fish-feeding solution.

We are pleased with the Eheim Everday Fish Feeder. Eheim is an excellent mix of value, programmability, and reliability. We would trust this model when leaving our fish for a few days.

If the Eheim is a bit more money than you wanted to spend, the Zoo Med provides a low price and a simple solution. It’s perfect for those people who don’t want to spend hours programming an automatic fish feeder.

Whichever option you ultimately decide on, make sure to monitor its effectiveness so your fish stay healthy and fed.

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