Okay, so I finally caved and got this automatic fish feeder before my 2-week trip to Bali. Here’s the real tea ☕️:

The Good: This thing is CLUTCH. Set up took 5 mins (just clipped it on my tank lid), and the 15 compartments lasted my greedy goldfish the whole vacation. The LCD screen is way fancier than my first car’s dashboard 😂. Pro tip: Charge it fully first – mine showed 3 bars but died after 4 days (user error, oops).

The Quirks: PSA – THE INSTRUCTIONS LIE! Zero dots ≠ daily feeding, it means STARVATION MODE 🚨. Took me three panicked calls to my fish-sitter neighbor to realize one dot = one compartment per feeding. Also, tiny pellets (.6mm) barely make it through – my betta had to upgrade to adult-sized meals.

Unexpected Perks: The silent operation is legit – didn’t wake me up even when placed near my bedside tank. Moisture-proof design saved me when my AC leaked near it last week. And shoutout to the seller who replied to my frantic email at 2AM about programming!

Final verdict? Worth every penny just for the peace of mind. Just… maybe YouTube the setup first unless you enjoy deciphering cryptic manuals like some aquatic Da Vinci code 🐠🔍.