#Fish mate p21 pond fish feeder manual#

If the feeder is too high or too near the edge of the pond, the food may be blown away from the water. If the feeder is sited too low problems may be experienced with excessive moisture caused by rain splashing up under the feeder. Ponds: It is recommended that the feeder is positioned about 25-30cm (10-12 inches) above the pond water level, and at least 20cm (8 inches) in from the edge of the pond. If leaving your fish for long periods, we do recommend that someone periodically checks the feeder to ensure that all is well.

#Fish mate p21 pond fish feeder manual#

Note that manual rotation of the hopper does not give a true indication of the meal size, due to the very different speed of rotation. To test the feeder, fill it with your normal fish food and leave to operate over a bowl or similar receptacle, so that the correct timing and amount of food dispensed can be observed. However, Fish Mate does recommend that before use you supervise its correct operation and feed setting over a period of at least 3 days. Your Fish Mate feeder is made from top quality materials, and is assembled to comply with rigorous quality standards. The maximum number of meals will normally range from about 40 for a small pond or aquarium to 8 for a large pond. The correct baffle is easily fitted to the hopper body by sliding in/out of its recess in the hopper body. Please consult your fish food instructions or aquatic dealer to ascertain the exact amount of food for your fish. The table in the User Guide will serve as a guide, but it is always best to test. However, care is required to use the correct baffle and 'FEED CONTROL' setting to obtain the consistently correct meal size. The Fish Mate P21 feeder is particularly suited for use with floating food sticks, but is also suitable for use with all popular fish foods. If the hopper has been set for the meal to start in approximately 6 hours, food will then be dispensed gradually over a period of approximately 5 hours, as this is best for the fish.

Set required time delay to start of daily meal by rotating hopper anti-clockwise through bottom of feeder.

Replace hopper lid ensuring it is fully clipped down onto hopper body.

Remove clear hopper lid by pulling on its edge and fill hopper body with the required food.

Depress front cover retainer on side of feeder and hinge back.Check battery operation by visible movement of gearwheel near 'Battery Check'. Remove battery cover at rear by levering back edge with a coin, insert battery and switch on timing mechanism.All Fish Mate products have a 3 year manufacturers guarantee.Ģ) Over one year's continuous use from one AA batteryģ) Feeds up to 21 daily meals while you are awayĤ) Adjustable feed quantity and timing for all fish foodsĥ) Ideal for small ponds or large aquariums For larger ponds we recommend the Fish Mate P7000 Automatic Pond Fish Feeder and for smaller aquariums we recommend the Fish Mate F14 Aquarium Feeder. Feed quantities and timings can be easily set up and adjusted within minutes. The fully weatherproofed P21 may be pole-mounted at the water's edge or suspended over the water. For smaller ponds and large aquariums, the Fish Mate P21 Automatic Feeder will gradually dispense one portion of food per day over a period of several hours, for up to 21 days, keeping the fish active and reducing the risk of overfeeding.

Increasingly popular, automatic fish feeders are no longer used solely for holidays and are recommended for permanent aquarium and pond use.