Okay, so I finally caved and got this automatic fish feeder after my neighbor's horror story about their vacation fish massacre. First impression? This lil' gadget is CHONKY - in a good way! The 200ML capacity means I don't have to refill every five minutes.
The LCD screen is brighter than my future, making it super easy to set up four different feeding times. My goldfish Mr. Bubbles now gets breakfast at 8AM sharp - he's living better than me with scheduled meals!
Pro tip: The food compartment is trickier to open than my ex's heart. Found out you gotta wiggle it just right - push up slightly while pulling. Once you get the hang of it, no problemo.
Used it with flakes and pellets - both worked perfectly. The moisture-proof design actually works (unlike my waterproof phone case). No clumping even in my humid bathroom-turned-aquarium situation.
Only complaint? The batteries aren't rechargeable. But hey, they last months, and I can finally take weekend trips without worrying my fish will stage a hunger strike!