After using the AWUAWU Automatic Fish Feeder for my 40-gallon cichlid tank, I can confidently say it's eliminated my biggest aquarium worry: feeding consistency during travel. The spiral mechanism delivers pellets with satisfying precision – no more frantic texts to neighbors!

The 500ML capacity is massive (almost too big for my needs), but perfect for extended trips. I once left for a 10-day vacation without a single food-related panic attack. The USB rechargeable battery lasted the entire time with power to spare – a huge upgrade from battery-dependent models.

Setup requires some trial-and-error though. The first few feedings dumped comically large portions until I found the sweet spot at level 3 for my fish count. Pro tip: Do test runs over a plate to measure portions before attaching to your tank!

Where it really shines is customization. Programming three daily feedings took minutes, and the LCD display stays readable even in bright light. My cichlids now get breakfast at 8 AM and dinner at 6 PM like clockwork – they actually swim to the feeder when it activates!

The waterproof cover works as advertised during high humidity days, though I did remove mine after noticing occasional pellet jams (per the manual's troubleshooting suggestion). Flake food users beware – this definitely works best with pellets.

At $35, it's pricier than basic feeders but worth every penny for the peace of mind. Just wish it came with a cleaning brush for those hard-to-reach spiral grooves where food dust accumulates.