{"product_id":"automatic-feeding-system-afs-neptune-systems","title":"Automatic Feeding System (AFS) - Neptune Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTOMATIC FEEDING SYSTEM :: AFS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed your fish consistently, and safely, while home or away. A key component of caring for aquatic animals is regularly providing them with food, but in amounts that get consumed immediately so as not to pollute the aquarium. On top of that, most species do best when they are fed all throughout the day. However, overfeeding of aquariums is one of the top reasons for water pollution and tank failures.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEED PELLET, FLAKE, OR OUR CROSSOVER DIET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course the AFS was designed to feed almost any correctly-sized pellet or flake food. But the ideal food for the AFS is the Crossover Diet pellet food by Neptune Systems. We’ve worked closely with Reed Mariculture (the manufacturer of Reef Nutrition foods) to come up with exclusive new food based on their TDO Chroma Boost that would dispense in consistent quantities from the AFS and bring out the vibrant colors in your fish.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNot only that, our proprietary Crossover Diet pellets have food for both your fish AND corals. A micro-film of coral food is applied to the surface of every pellet during manufacturing. When these pellets are dispensed by the AFS, this micro-coral-food is dispersed upon contact with the water and then the pellets sink for the fish to consume. Even if you do not have a coral reef tank, this food is beneficial other micro-fauna in your tank. The AFS along with our Crossover Diet pellets are the all-in-one feeding solution for your aquarium.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe even include a sample pouch of our Crossover Diet in every box!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUILD COMPLEX FEEDING ROUTINES WITH THE APEX AND THE AFS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince your AFS is part of the Apex ecosystem, you can build automated feeding routines that really do all the work for you. Imagine kicking off a symphony of operations on a timed schedule, like this:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off skimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off return pump(s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet VorTech pumps to Tidal Surge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDim LED lights to 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait 5 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAFS feed cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAFS feed cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait 10 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn on return pump(s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait 10 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn on skimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn LED lights back to normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAY-DRY SYSTEM PREVENTS CAKING AND CLUMPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA common issue for most aquarium autofeeders is moisture getting into the food, making it clump or cake and clogging up. The AFS has a motorized food delivery system that automatically extends and retracts into the housing for each feeding. And, the food container has a built-in gasket that seals out all moisture once it is retracted. Pretty cool, huh!?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES OF THE AUTOMATIC FEEDING SYSTEM – AFS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeds pellet or flake food in varying amounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApex can be set so that the AFS will feed from one time to as many times as you like throughout the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects via the Apex AquaBus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Stay-dry” system has a sealed container that extends and retracts for each feeding, keeping food dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lowest setting feeds just a few grains of pellet food so multiple small feedings are possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows for optimal feeding — small amounts many times a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeedings can be combined with other operations such as powering off return pumps, skimmer, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable mounting clip extends up to two inches (or velcro can be used) so it will work in almost every configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 15′ AquaBus Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus: FREE Sample of Crossover Diet food included!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the Apex and Apex Jr. AquaControllers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Neptune Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42038876242160,"sku":"AFS","price":199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/7482\/5712\/products\/AFS-Web-3.jpg?v=1636695932","url":"https:\/\/www.saltwaterprosreef.ca\/products\/automatic-feeding-system-afs-neptune-systems","provider":"Saltwater Pros Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}