{"product_id":"hydros-drive-port-automatic-fish-feeder","title":"HYDROS Drive Port Automatic Fish Feeder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHYDROS Drive Port Automatic Fish Feeder\u003c\/strong\u003e brings hands-off feeding to your HYDROS-controlled aquarium. Plug it into any open 12V Drive Port on your HYDROS controller, fill the drum with pellet or flake food, and schedule feedings right from the HYDROS app. Built by CoralVue as part of the HYDROS automation ecosystem, it works on both freshwater and saltwater tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #F5F5F5; border-left: 4px solid #666; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeads up:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a Drive Port accessory. It requires a HYDROS controller with an available 12V Drive Port and a mobile device running the HYDROS app to operate. The controller is sold separately.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-left: 4px solid #666; padding-left: 10px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApp-scheduled feedings:\u003c\/strong\u003e set feeding times and frequency in the HYDROS app, and the feeder takes care of the rest, every day, even while you travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePellet or flake friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e the rotating drum handles a variety of dry foods, from small pellets and granules to flakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo mounting options:\u003c\/strong\u003e includes hardware for both rimless and eurobraced aquariums, so it positions cleanly over the water on most tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne less wall plug:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Drive Port supplies both power and control, so there is no extra power brick or timer to manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the HYDROS ecosystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e managed from the same app that runs your HYDROS pumps, sensors, and dosing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-left: 4px solid #666; padding-left: 10px;\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the feeder on the aquarium so the food outlet sits over open water, letting food fall directly onto the surface. Fill the drum, connect the cable to an available 12V Drive Port on your HYDROS controller, and add the feeder in the HYDROS app. From there you can build a feeding schedule or trigger a feed manually from your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-left: 4px solid #666; padding-left: 10px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; background: #F5F5F5; width: 35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eHYDROS Drive Port Automatic Fish Feeder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; background: #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eHYDROS by CoralVue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; background: #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eHDRS-AF100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; background: #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Types\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePellets, granules, and flake foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; background: #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eHYDROS controller with available 12V Drive Port, plus the HYDROS app (controller sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; background: #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eRimless and eurobraced aquarium options included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; background: #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-left: 4px solid #666; padding-left: 10px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed the controller? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hydros-control-x2-starter-pack\"\u003eHYDROS Control X2 Starter Pack\u003c\/a\u003e has two 12V Drive Ports, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hydros-launch-smart-aquarium-controller-starter\"\u003eHYDROS Launch\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to four. Browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/hydros\"\u003eHYDROS controllers and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the drum stocked from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efood and nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound out your setup in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/equipment\"\u003eaquarium equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-left: 4px solid #666; padding-left: 10px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The feeder is powered and controlled through a HYDROS controller's 12V Drive Port and the HYDROS app. If you do not have a controller yet, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hydros-control-x2-starter-pack\"\u003eControl X2 Starter Pack\u003c\/a\u003e is the most affordable way into the ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods can it dispense?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry foods only: pellets, granules, and flakes. It is not designed for frozen, live, or gel foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt includes mounting options for both rimless and eurobraced aquariums. Position it so food drops directly onto the water surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEither. Feeding schedules work the same on community tanks, planted tanks, and reef systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hydros","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48860743139547,"sku":"HDRS-AF100","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_47aa30f9-393d-4780-8933-ab786a4a31a5.jpg?v=1781118324","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hydros-drive-port-automatic-fish-feeder","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}