Let me start by saying this little gadget has been a game-changer for my aquarium routine. As someone who travels frequently for work, the AQQA automatic fish feeder has saved me from countless guilt trips about leaving my finned friends hungry.

The setup was surprisingly simple - just twist the knob to mount it on the tank edge, fill the container with food, and set your preferred feeding interval. I love that it offers four timing options (8H/12H/24H/48H), though I mostly stick to the 24-hour cycle.

One thing I learned quickly: test your settings before leaving! My first attempt had my fish looking at me like I was trying to starve them - turns out the lowest setting was too conservative. After some trial and error with different food types (small pellets work best), I found the perfect portion size.

The 250ml capacity is generous - almost too generous. I only fill it about halfway to prevent food from getting stale. The adjustable outlet is clever, though it can get jammed if you're not careful when changing settings.

My biggest concern? Battery life. There's no indicator, so I make it a habit to replace batteries before any trip longer than a week. And yes, that food container does wobble alarmingly - a dab of aquarium-safe glue fixed that issue permanently.

For weekend getaways or business trips, this feeder has been reliable. It's not perfect (I wish it had a test mode for shorter intervals), but it beats relying on forgetful neighbors to feed my fish!