maniac Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 I've had an automatic feeder on my fishtank for a while and in the last couple of months I've been having problems wiht the food becoming mushy inside and starting to smell. Any ideas as to why and how to fix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergy Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Could be that the humidity where the feeder is is getting inside and 'mushing' up your food. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbruun Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 That's what I was thinking too. But how to fix it? Try putting it in a different spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 You could try putting it further away from the filter. Also make sure that any gaskets aren't damaged, and that it is properly sealing when you close it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmyg Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 avoid an area of the tank where there is water splashing directly below the feeder. (above an airstone, or in front of a filter outflow) should take care of the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniac Posted January 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 avoid an area of the tank where there is water splashing directly below the feeder. (above an airstone, or in front of a filter outflow) should take care of the problem. Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I'm trying it out on a new area of the tank and so far it seems to be fine. I'm keeping my eyes on it though. But the fish seem healthy and fed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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