{"product_id":"vitalis-universal-grazing-station-feeder","title":"Vitalis Universal Grazing Station | Side-Mount Feeder for Marine \u0026 Tropical Aquariums","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVitalis Grazing Station\u003c\/strong\u003e is a side-mounted feeding station that turns mealtime into all-day grazing. Drop one 8mm Vitalis Grazing Pellet into the chute and it settles into a contained basket that gives your fish and inverts 360° access — they pick at it naturally instead of chasing flakes around the tank. Works in tropical freshwater \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e marine setups, and it dramatically cuts the amount of food drifting into your sump or filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs perfectly with our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003epremium fish nutrition products\u003c\/a\u003e, including the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-marine-pellets-1mm\"\u003eVitalis Marine Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e line for daily broadcast feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this feeder works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e360° feeding access\u003c\/strong\u003e — open basket design lets multiple fish and shrimp graze from every side at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces food waste\u003c\/strong\u003e — pellet stays put instead of blowing into the overflow or getting buried in rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncourages natural behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e — herbivores, omnivores, and shy mid-water feeders all get a steady chance to eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical \u0026amp; marine compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — same station works in freshwater community tanks and reef tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow-softening\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 8mm grazing pellet breaks down gradually over hours, not minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy install\u003c\/strong\u003e — secures to the side of the aquarium; just line the water surface up with the arrow marker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the Grazing Station to the inside of your aquarium glass or rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition it so the water surface lines up with the arrow marker on the unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop a single 8mm Vitalis Grazing Pellet (Marine or Tropical) down the chute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pellet settles into the basket at the base — fish and inverts will discover and start grazing within minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the pellet is finished or fully softened, rinse the basket and add another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrazing pellets sold separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGreat for these tanks \u0026amp; fish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine \/ Reef\u003c\/strong\u003e — tangs, rabbitfish, foxface, anthias, wrasses, angels, butterflies, and reef-safe shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater \/ Tropical\u003c\/strong\u003e — angelfish, gouramis, larger tetras, barbs, rainbows, plecos, freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed-temperament tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e — gives slower or shy feeders a chance at food without bigger fish grabbing it first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eVitalis Grazing Station (feeder only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eVitalis Aquatic Nutrition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e8mm Vitalis Grazing Pellets (Marine or Tropical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eSide of aquarium, at the water surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding access\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e360° around the basket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; Saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eTropical fish, marine fish, and reef-safe invertebrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-marine-pellets-1mm\"\u003eVitalis Marine Pellets 1mm\u003c\/a\u003e — premium daily food for your marine fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-lps-coral-soft-pellets-1-5mm\"\u003eVitalis LPS Coral Soft Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e — targeted nutrition for LPS and softies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eFull fish \u0026amp; coral nutrition collection\u003c\/a\u003e — flakes, pellets, frozen alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Grazing Station come with pellets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — this listing is for the Grazing Station feeder only. Vitalis 8mm Grazing Pellets (Marine or Tropical) are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work in a freshwater tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The same station works in tropical freshwater tanks (use Tropical Grazing Pellets) or marine\/reef tanks (use Marine Grazing Pellets).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does one pellet last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 8mm pellet softens slowly over several hours. Active herbivores like tangs may finish one in a single grazing session; quieter community tanks can stretch a pellet across most of a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef-safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — the feeder is inert plastic and the pellets are formulated for reef tanks when using the Marine variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do I mount it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the inside of the aquarium so the water surface lines up with the arrow marker on the unit. Pick a spot with decent flow nearby but not blasting the basket — fish need to see and reach the pellet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48793531547867,"sku":"00035","price":8.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/Vitalis-Universal-Grazing-Station.jpg?v=1779299782","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-universal-grazing-station-feeder","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}