
(Perhaps it is not snapped in because the manufacturer does not want the base to go in the water, too, should the entire unit be tipped in. I found the housing tipped over and in the water on one occassion probably by a large animal such as a possum. The feed housing that sets on top of the feeder base does not lock into the base but simply snugly sits ontop of it. The two side snaps on the lid could be firmer as they seemed to have weaked a bit over time. LED display which is necessary to adjust clock, feeding times and amounts, went out possibly from prolonged moderate sun exposure. Is inconspicuous looking and is a nice forest green color. Can set multiple feed times and vary amount of food. Mechanical parts seemed to function well and be fairly durable.
FISH MATE P7000 POND FISH FEEDER MANUAL
Instruction manual is easy to follow and is can be found online. Easy to set up with a little initial investment of time and learning.

I will put some removable dark tape over the LED to block the sun.īargain price compared to other feeders on market. Nonetheless, because the Koi Cafe needs to be hung over the pond, and a pole structure is not possible or desirable in my rocky back yard and I do not have a suitable overhanging tree branch, i am going to replace the bad unit with a new Fishmate P7000 since it is such a good bargain and can be located on the ground. The store owner recommended the Koi Cafe feeder, which is much more expensive. I was told by a Pond Supply Store that he had had customers complain that prolonged sun exposure caused the LED display on the Fishmate P7000 to fade. In September 2015 I tried to adjust the feeding amount and found the LED display was not functioning.


The unit still worked fine, at least for awhile. I do not recall if the feeder base (which has the display) went into the water or just the feed housing top part. I figured an animal such as a possum had pushed it over. But, I found the unit in the water once in the first six months. So, the feeder jutted out over one end of the pond by about a foot. The unit was positioned on a screw on a plank that was leveraged by a large rock on the rear. I do not know how old it was at the time the house was purchased. 2013 with a med/small sized pond with 5 large koi. The product came with a house I purchased in Nov. I did not have a problem with the mechanical operation of the unit.

The Fish Mate P7000 also has a unique unblock feature to ensure constant on time feeding.įish Mate is part of Ani Mate a wholly owned division of Pet Mate Ltd, a British manufacturer of quality pond and pet products ranging from pond pumps, pond filters and fish feeders to pet doors, pet feeders and a pet fountain, selling throughout the world.This feeder is very easy to use and the instructions for the product are easy to follow and can also be found online. The feeder is battery operated and has a 3 year guarantee. The FISH MATE P7000 has 7 liter food capacity, individual meal time control, meal size from 15ml (3 teaspoons) upwards, options for frequent feed, manual feed and advance feed. The feeder can be easily fastened to a firm base by the side of the pond and the hopper, lid, nozzle and feed screw are dishwasher-proof. It will also allow meals to be served in advance of their programmed times and will dispense a frequent feed over a long period. Variable feed sizes are dispensed at times programmed by the consumer or on demand at theįish Mate’s versatile feeder dispenses sticks or pellets and allows up to 3 individually sized feeds to be programmed over a day. 348) helps consumers ensure that their fish are fed regular, controlled portions to maximize health and vitality without the risk of over-feeding. The NEW FISH MATE P7000 fish feeder (ref.
