Frozen Fish Food Dispenser (For Salt and Freshwater)

69 downloads · 5 years ago · I made this for my reef tank and designed it so that I could hang this on the side of the tank and p

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I made this for my reef tank and designed it so that I could hang this on the side of the tank and pop in frozen fish food cubes. Since they float, the fish can't get to it until it starts to dissolve and slowly feeds the tank over the course of 15-20 minutes. I also put spirulina, flake and even pellet food in it. I would recommend using PETG since that is fish and food safe.

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dwdrounder4 years ago

I recently printed this in PETG and it came out well. I was curious if you use a printed bolt or a zip tie to attach the two pieces to each other. Thanks for the upload!

proseo202611 months ago

This DIY feeder design is a smart way to manage portion-controlled feeding in reef tanks, especially with floating frozen cubes. According to Wikipedia, reef aquariums require a delicate balance of nutrients to maintain healthy marine life. Using PETG is a great call, as it’s both food-safe and durable in aquatic environments. Creative feeding methods like this reflect the same thoughtful customization seen in real-world menu planning. A good example is the culvers-menu, which caters to a