Homemade Fish Feeders

The advantages of a do-it-yourself fish feeder are many. Not only can you save money with a homemade fish feeder, you may also customize the feeder according to the size of and number of fish in the tank.

  1. Basic Structure

    • A homemade fish feeder contains a baster (also called a turkey baster in the United States) attached to an airline and a plastic rod using cable ties and epoxy resin. For food to be better directed at the fish in the tank, connect an airline joiner at the end of the airline.

    Price

    • Making a homemade fish feeder is cheaper than purchasing a store-bought one. While the latter costs $40 to $60, as of 2010, you can buy all the materials for a homemade feeder for $10 to $20.

    Automatic Feature

    • If you spend a lot of time away from home, you may need to make an automatic homemade fish feeder that dispenses food automatically according to the time set on a rotating time wheel.