Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Feeding New cheap feeder

I'd really like to be able to throw a 1/16 inch feed or a 3/32.

Do you think this new feeder could do this?

Here's the Purina link, which I believe says I need to buy a Grower 400, or a Grower 300 for my little bluegill next year.

http://aquamax.purinamills.com/aquamaxproductlist.pdf

Bruce I checked for ya. Shoudl work like a champ on the 400 3/32 on the 1/16 size there mght be more within the first 5 feet because it is so small but should not pose problem I'm told.

Would AQMX 600 pellets be too large?

George I guess not since larger than 1/4 inch, might get Bruce to try it out if he gets one of these

Has anyone out their bought a fish feeder by a company called diamond feeders. The reason I ask is that they make one that holds 1000 lbs (I'm sure that is corn and not fish food). I am looking for one that is coon proof or close to it. I am past the fact that I am going to spend a wad of money, the coons eat 600-700 bucks worth of my silver cup and I am tired of feeding them. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Cody

Cody, have you tried hanging the feeders? I talked to a guy that was chapped about feeding hogs. He hung his feeders and tells me that it also whipped coons and squirrels.

I am trying to pick a feeder also. I have some deer feeders and the raccoons do get it them all the time. I have been looking at a Moultrie feeder that has a door than opens and closes. It looks raccoon proof.

Does anyone else have any suggestions for a good fish feeder?

Moultrie Feeder

Has anyone looked at the directional fish feeders at http://www.nativeoutdoors.com/fishfeeders.html? They have 2 feeders that are under $100 that I haven't heard much about:

A) Moultrie® 6 Gallon Directional Fish Feeder Model MFH-PS1
B) AquaPro® Digital Directional Fish Feeder Model - Capacity 25 lbs

These feeders look like they come with a hopper and are similar in price to the Remington 6V feeder that requires a little more work.

Bruce ordered the feeder in question at the beginning of this thread. Bruce I look forward to your comments when you can try them out.

If any are interested ok 12, others email me we sell Sweeney, Texas Hunter and Aquapro. I give PB members a 5% discount and can over the difference in the feeders and price. Just so folks are clear aquapro is the same as remington and trophy hunter that is just the fish side.

I'm also anxiously awaiting feedback on the original feeder we were talking about in this thread. I'm ready to buy. I'm just waiting to hear how they're working out for the guinea pigs first. hehe

Just putting them together tonight. Looks like they'll be easy to construct.

Bruce,

I have access to basically an unlimited supply of 55 gallon plastic barrels. Do you think one of them would mount okay on one of these units?

I don't see a problem with the plastic barrels. I've used them for corn feeders with no problems. However, I think I would buy a deer feeder funnel.

weissguy for $115 PB price it is good $ deal with the barrel. However it would save on shipping as well I guess? Bruce how do you think the lower unti woudl miunt to jsut any barrell?

I'm about to go out to the farm tomorrow morning and set the feeders up with my nephew. I like him to participate in the installation, because he also has to participate in the maintenance. I will definitley report back. Should I try to get some pics of the procedure?

...and Weissguy you should come up to the farm sometime and see my operation. Wouldn't be too bad of a drive for you. You could look at the feeders first hand.

Ooooooh, an invite to the Conderosa! Say hello to M.J. and Hop Sing for me, Weissguy.

I'd love to visit sometime and see the place! Thanks for the invite. I'm honored. Better keep a close eye on those big gills though. <insert evil laugh here>

Bruce:

Any further feedback you can provide on these feeders would be appreciated. I want to buy one (maybe 2) but wanted to know how they worked out for you, first.

Put the check in the mail Monday for one of these feeders, along with 2 batteries.

Too cold to fish, so I guess I got a bit of time to put it together. Vacation next week, so I'll get it done. Hopefully it arrives soon.

Ooops...guess I should have ordered the 6V charger. Oh well, I guess I can get a cheap one locally.

Matt I will ship you a charger for free.

live and learn I guess. Matt thought I would be a nice guy and ship you the charger since I have several. My employee Matt just handed me the receipt it was $15 for a little tiny box. There was a $5 rural surchagre and a $1 gas fee, then $9 to ship a little box that weighed less 1/2 lb. I will start going to local post office instead of UPS fro small items. Sorry for the rant, but thought folks might want to realize cost for shipping these days if nto aware. What is strange at the sametime got a 25 lb bag of fertilizer to SC for only $3 more, go figure.

Anyway wanted to let you know the feeder should have shipped to you yesterday and the charger is in the mail as well.

Got the thing installed this past Friday...wind hasn't quit blowing since until just this morning. Setup was simple, although I bought new screws to attach the feeder to the bucket...just COULD NOT get the 4th one started, a bit short. No biggie.

During test procedure, my dog, my daughter's dog, the wife and I all found out the I should put a bag over the outlet...before pressing that button.

It's been running since (feeding early AM and 7:30 PM) so we'll see how it goes. Just a 10 sec run for now, til they get back into the routine of feeding. Only hand fed a few times last summer, but prior to that, nearly every night. Fun..

Thanks Greg...our industry feeds to LTL and truckload carrier industry...I KNOW what shipping costs are doing.

keep us updated on how it is working. My 2 yr old knows how to use mine, he hits the test button then yesterday he bumped the side of the hpopper. Kinda sad the little guy already knows it stays clogged. I'm finally after months almsot out of this feed and will see if I can enlarge the hole, etc. so it does not clog. Once it is in the lower unit it does well.

Greg:

Great little unit and a steal for the price. I LOVE to watch the fish feed, and constantly hit the test button. I must not be feeding to much, as they still eat it all. Course, I only have it set for like 5 seconds, 4 times a day, but after 2.5 weeks, the battery still indicates fully charged.

I've got a couple 30 gallon barrels, so the next one may get mounted on one of those. On the bucket, I ditched the original lid, and removed one from a hydraulic oil bucket, washed it and am using it. With a funnel, I can now just screw off the cap and fill it easily.

I'm ecstatic...now I just need to find a feed vendor closer to home. The elevator I've been using is about 20 miles away...and seems to be having financial difficulties, if the rumors can be believed. I only buy a bag at a time, as the coons living in the barn have even figured out how to get the lid off the barrel I was storing it in.

Thanks...


UPDATE
7/14 - I've set the thing up to feed now twice in the morning and twice in the eveing, plus I tend to tap the "TEST" button whenever I'm down there just watch the fish fee. Only set to run for about 5 secs at a go. I want the fish hungry when I fish for them...it's only "supplemental" feeding anyway, right? Feeding may 1 pound per day.

It's been hanging there for about a month or so now, and the battery just now reads one bar from fully charged. Probably pull her for charging one evening this week.

For the money, I can't have found a better unit. I'll definitely order another for the north pond.