Let me start by saying, if you already own a Flipper aquarium cleaner, this feeding kit is a no-brainer. The convenience of scrubbing algae and feeding your fish without dipping your hands in water is *chef's kiss*. I tested it with my Flipper Max, and watching the food slowly release at the bottom for my shy corydoras was oddly satisfying.
However – and this is a big however – the Velcro attachment can be hit or miss. On my older Flipper, the grip was as reliable as a screen door on a submarine. The feeder kept plopping into the tank like an overenthusiastic diver. Newer Flippers seem to hold better based on other reviews.
The sealed feeding tube design deserves applause though. No more food floating straight to the filter! My seahorses (yes, I'm that extra aquarium parent) finally get their mysis shrimp without competing with currents. Pro tip: It works brilliantly for target-feeding bottom dwellers when you angle it downward.
Build quality? Thick plastic that survived my butterfingers dropping it multiple times. But here's my pet peeve – why include only one Velcro side? For $20+, they could've thrown in the complete fastener set. Also, if you have an XL cleaner like me, this chonky attachment does block viewing angles.
Final verdict: 4/5 stars if your Flipper is relatively new. Deduct 1 star for the Velcro roulette and lack of standalone magnet option (seriously Flipper, take notes from these reviews). Still beats using tweezers like some aquatic sushi chef every feeding time.