Let me tell you, this little acrylic dish has completely transformed my shrimp tank maintenance routine. As someone who used to dread the post-feeding substrate cleanup, the Pawfly feeding dish is like having a tiny food catcher for your aquatic pets.
The suction cup was my biggest worry initially (after reading some reviews), but mine stuck perfectly on the first try. Pro tip: Make sure your tank glass is clean and dry before attaching - that's the secret sauce for a secure hold. It's been three weeks now, and it hasn't budged an inch.
What I love most is watching my cherry shrimp swarm this dish during feeding time. The high transparency makes it easy to monitor exactly how much they're eating - no more guessing games! Plus, seeing their little antennae twitch as they discover food is oddly satisfying.
The size is perfect (about the diameter of a lime slice) - big enough to hold food but small enough that it doesn't become an eyesore in my planted tank. My nerite snails have also claimed it as their personal dining club, which solves my previous issue of food disappearing into the substrate.
Cleaning is a breeze too - just a quick scrub with an old toothbrush during water changes. The acrylic hasn't scratched or clouded despite daily use.
The only minor drawback: Floating pellets might escape if your fish are enthusiastic eaters. But for sinking foods (especially those tiny shrimp pellets), it's absolutely perfect.
At under $6, this simple gadget has saved me so much time on tank maintenance while making feeding time more enjoyable to watch. My shrimp seem happier too - they've started treating it like a little meeting spot even when there's no food present!
If you're tired of vacuuming uneaten food from your substrate or want to better monitor your pets' eating habits, this unassuming dish delivers way beyond its price point. It's become one of those 'why didn't I get this sooner?' aquarium accessories for me.