Making An Automatic Fish Feeder For Your IBC (or any fish tank) - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T21:24:24Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/making-an-automatic-fish-feeder-for-your-ibc-or-any-fish-tank?groupUrl=ibc-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A564338&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A392501&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHere are a few more pics afte…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-05-23:4778851:Comment:5643382014-05-23T12:11:55.354ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
<p>Here are a few more pics after I recently painted and mounted the feeders. I used aluminum paint to reflect heat and light. I have mounted them so they can be swiveled away from the IBC opening for cleaning and I mounted them high enough on a shelf that there is an air gap to avoid moisture getting to the food in the nozzle. Also I placed a strip of electrical tape on each side of the jug before painting so I can view the level of the food in the feeder. Of course you remove the tape after…</p>
<p>Here are a few more pics after I recently painted and mounted the feeders. I used aluminum paint to reflect heat and light. I have mounted them so they can be swiveled away from the IBC opening for cleaning and I mounted them high enough on a shelf that there is an air gap to avoid moisture getting to the food in the nozzle. Also I placed a strip of electrical tape on each side of the jug before painting so I can view the level of the food in the feeder. Of course you remove the tape after painting and before the paint dries to avoid pulling paint off.<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2730496955?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2730496955?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2730496882?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2730496882?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a>Here you can see the air gap better.<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2730496684?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2730496684?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2730496798?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2730496798?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a>And again the air gap is even bigger on feeder 2. The funnel is just a 1 1/2" to 2" adapter that I use on the top of my bell siphons. It is set in the IBC cap.</p> I found a few more pics that…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-25:4778851:Comment:4671542013-04-25T12:56:29.545ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
<p>I found a few more pics that I hadn't posted and they would be helpful to anyone wanting to make their own version.…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772242362?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772242362?profile=original" width="640"></img></a> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772242400?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772242400?profile=original" width="429"></img></a> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772242456?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772242456?profile=original" width="640"></img></a></p>
<p>I found a few more pics that I hadn't posted and they would be helpful to anyone wanting to make their own version.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772242362?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772242362?profile=original" width="640"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772242400?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772242400?profile=original" width="429"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772242456?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772242456?profile=original" width="640"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772242461?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772242461?profile=original" width="640"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772242605?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772242605?profile=original" width="640"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772243573?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772243573?profile=original" width="640"/></a></p> Thank you for the info. I wi…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-22:4778851:Comment:4661232013-04-22T23:04:57.804ZLeo White Bearhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LeoWhiteBear
<p>Thank you for the info. I will need to make 16 of these feeders for my system. I have a 16-unit IBC system still in the construction phase with 12 IBC's cut and ready for the plumbing, actually 4 of the 12 are up and cycling at the moment.</p>
<p>Thank you for the info. I will need to make 16 of these feeders for my system. I have a 16-unit IBC system still in the construction phase with 12 IBC's cut and ready for the plumbing, actually 4 of the 12 are up and cycling at the moment.</p> Hi Leo, The plumbing parts ar…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-22:4778851:Comment:4659562013-04-22T20:27:13.191ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
<p>Hi Leo, The plumbing parts are 1" and easy to find and listed above. The timer for the motor run time is one I had left over from my commercial laundry chem business but a 12v off ebay should do although you will need a small 12v power supply.: <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/221214835533?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI&_trksid=p3984.m159.l1634&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2661" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/221214835533?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI&...</a></p>
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<p>Hi Leo, The plumbing parts are 1" and easy to find and listed above. The timer for the motor run time is one I had left over from my commercial laundry chem business but a 12v off ebay should do although you will need a small 12v power supply.: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/221214835533?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI&_trksid=p3984.m159.l1634&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2661" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/221214835533?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI&...</a></p>
<p>And the clock that sets the time of feeding is a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">2 settings</span> per day BATTERY BU timer from Wally World at about 12.00. The auger is a 3/4" that I had kicking around from a yard sale but easy to pu at big box store.</p>
<p>The gearhead motor is from a Wascomat drain and the best deal I have seen is here: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bonanza.com/listings/-gt-gt-Generic-DRAIN-VALVE-MOTOR-115V-60HZ-3-INCH-675364-Wascomat-675364/104709275?gpid=41279011861&gpkwd=&goog_pla=1&gclid=CNLB6ajmmLYCFQYFnQodpUYAOw" target="_blank">http://www.bonanza.com/listings/-gt-gt-Generic-DRAIN-VALVE-MOTOR-11...</a></p>
<p>Hope this helps. It has been working great for weeks now with one exception and that is the screw I used on the one threaded adapter wich caused a blockage on that one until I backed it out. I set it for a basic amount of feed and trip it again when I get out there if I see no leftovers. It has taken the pressure off being there at feeding time as designed:-)<br/> <cite>Leo White Bear said:</cite></p>
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<p> Looks like a great DIY set up, If you have the parts list, could you please send it to me</p>
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Looks like a great DIY…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-22:4778851:Comment:4661042013-04-22T19:36:38.391ZLeo White Bearhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LeoWhiteBear
<p>Jim-</p>
<p> Looks like a great DIY set up, If you have the parts list, could you please send it to me</p>
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<p> Looks like a great DIY set up, If you have the parts list, could you please send it to me</p> I have been thinking about us…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-31:4778851:Comment:4567112013-03-31T23:23:13.285ZGeorge L Smith jrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/GeorgeLSmithjr
<p>I have been thinking about using a game feeder with something to deflect the feed down to the water. A 5 gallon feeder has everthing you need timer battery solar recharger and is adjustable as to amount of feed.</p>
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<p>I have been thinking about using a game feeder with something to deflect the feed down to the water. A 5 gallon feeder has everthing you need timer battery solar recharger and is adjustable as to amount of feed.</p>
<p> </p> I'll get the parts #s posted…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-25:4778851:Comment:4545042013-03-25T21:23:31.654ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
<p>I'll get the parts #s posted soon. Meanwhile ck out ebay for a 3/4" wood auger at a good price if u don't have one kicking around the shop. They can be old bit and brace types as you just cut the end off. The gh motor is from a commercial washer drain and would run under 50.00 delivered. I.E.…</p>
<p>I'll get the parts #s posted soon. Meanwhile ck out ebay for a 3/4" wood auger at a good price if u don't have one kicking around the shop. They can be old bit and brace types as you just cut the end off. The gh motor is from a commercial washer drain and would run under 50.00 delivered. I.E. <a href="http://www.bonanza.com/listings/-gt-gt-Generic-DRAIN-VALVE-MOTOR-115V-60HZ-3-INCH-675364-Wascomat-675364/104709275?gpid=41279011861&gpkwd=&goog_pla=1&gclid=CNLB6ajmmLYCFQYFnQodpUYAOw" target="_blank">http://www.bonanza.com/listings/-gt-gt-Generic-DRAIN-VALVE-MOTOR-115V-60HZ-3-INCH-675364-Wascomat-675364/104709275?gpid=41279011861&gpkwd=&goog_pla=1&gclid=CNLB6ajmmLYCFQYFnQodpUYAOw</a></p> That is awesome, I would be i…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-25:4778851:Comment:4545012013-03-25T21:10:35.620ZMatt Miskinnishttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MattMiskinnis
<p>That is awesome, I would be interested in knowing the parts! I would love to try and build one!</p>
<p>That is awesome, I would be interested in knowing the parts! I would love to try and build one!</p>