Black AutoFood automatic feeder clipped to the edge of an aquarium pane, screen lit

AutoFood feeder seen from a three-quarter angle, transparent hopper filled with pellets and programming screen

AutoFood dispenser topped with a screw-on 250 ml food container to extend the reserve

Contents of the AutoFood box: feeder, clamp, suction-cup brackets, adapter ring and AA batteries

Box of the black AutoFood automatic dispenser, front view

Box of the AutoFood MULTI automatic feeder for flakes and pellets, front view

JBL Pronovo AutoFood automatic fish food dispenser

Name: JBL Pronovo AutoFood automatic fish food dispenser
Brand: JBL
SKU: J6063000
Availability: InStock

$60.52

$20.17 × 3 with no fees Klarna.

This automatic feeder feeds your aquarium fish at a set time while you are away. The AutoFood dispenses 1 to 3 mm granules up to 4 times a day, and the MULTI model also takes flakes, with up to 6 feeds.

Ref. J6063000·Aquarium fish food dispenser

Modèle : Autofood

AutoFood

AutoFood MULTI

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The summary

What it is: a feeder that pushes a measured portion of food into your aquarium, at the times you programme.
Which to choose: the AutoFood for 1 to 3 mm pellets, the MULTI as soon as your fish eat flakes.
Which capacity: 125 ml in the hopper, 375 ml with a 250 ml food tub screwed on top.
For peace of mind while away: a test setting a week before you leave and fresh alkaline batteries.
In aquaponics: a regular supply, which gives the filter bacteria the same amount of nitrogen every day.
How it arrives: as a small parcel to your door, with its mounting brackets.

Scheduled meals for the aquarium, in granules or flakes, while you are away

During an absence of 2 weeks, feeding the fish is often the trickiest task to hand over to someone else. This automatic feeder clips onto the edge of the tank and, at the times you have chosen, drops a measured dose of food onto the water surface. You set the number of meals and the amount for each just once, and the device repeats this programme every day, over a weekend or over a holiday, without a neighbour having to measure out the food for you.

🔩 The dosing mechanism

The AutoFood moves the feed along with an auger screw, which pushes a constant quantity towards the outlet at each meal. This mechanism suits 1 to 3 mm pellets, which flow steadily; flakes, sticks and tablets jam in it. You can programme up to 4 meals a day, with a separate quantity for each. The hopper holds 125 ml, and the ring supplied lets you screw a 250 ml tub of PRONOVO feed on top, which brings the reserve up to 375 ml. The unit comes with 3 AA batteries, and a fitting lets you connect it to an air pump to keep the feed dry.

The MULTI model solves the problem of flakes, which pack down in an ordinary auger. It comes with 3 interchangeable augers, one for flakes, one for pellets and one for very fine pellets, down to 3 mm. You can programme up to 6 meals a day, from 1 to 10 portions each, and a sensor checks the reserve before each feed and lights an indicator when it runs low. Its outlet closes after every meal, which keeps the humidity of the tank out of the hopper, and it runs on 3 AA batteries or on a 5 V USB-C adaptor.

Fixing

Two suction-cup brackets or an adjustable clamp hold the unit on the edge of the tank, with the outlet positioned above the area where your fish feed.

Trial dose

One button triggers a feed by hand, which lets you check the set portion before you leave.

Dry food

The AutoFood's air fitting and the MULTI's flap stop moisture from the tank making the food stick together.

Programme retained

The times and doses stay in memory when you switch the unit off, but not when you remove the batteries.

New alkaline batteries before every departure

Put in fresh alkaline batteries the day before you go away, rather than relying on those from your last trip. Zinc-carbon batteries and most rechargeable cells give a false reading on the battery indicator and can cut out the device without warning. On the MULTI, the USB-C cable does not recharge the batteries, so they keep draining even when the device is plugged in.

Check the ammonium after 3 days of feeding

The ammonium NH4 drop water test tells you whether the programmed ration exceeds what your filter can absorb. Take a measurement after 3 days of automatic feeding, before you go away for good. If the value has not risen compared with your usual reading, the dose is right; if it rises, reduce the portion by one notch and run the test again, which saves you from coming home to degraded water.

The choice between the two models therefore depends on the food your fish eat. If you feed pellets only, the AutoFood is enough and comes with its batteries. As soon as flakes enter the ration, or if you want more than 4 meals a day, the MULTI is the right model. For two different foods served separately, the two-chamber feeder keeps each food in its own hopper, and for large pond pellets, the 6-litre solar feeder is designed for outdoor use.

🗓️ Going away for 1 to 2 weeks

The settings should be prepared a week before departure, while you are still around to observe. Programme the times, trigger a meal by hand, then check whether everything is eaten within 2 to 3 minutes. A dose that is too generous sinks to the bottom, where it decomposes and degrades the water while nobody is watching. During an absence, a slightly short ration is therefore preferable to one that is too generous.

To estimate how long it will last, fill the reservoir, note its level, then let the programme run for a few days: the drop you see gives you the actual consumption at your setting. If the 125 ml reserve does not cover the whole absence, the 250 ml tub screwed on in its place triples it. When you get back, check the water before resuming the usual ration, and the guide to aquaponics and summer holidays covers the other adjustments to make before you leave.

🌱 Regular feeding in aquaponics

In an aquaponics system, the feed supplied is the source of nitrogen: the fish excrete ammonium, which the filter bacteria convert into nitrite and then nitrate for your plants, as explained in the guide to the nitrogen cycle. The bacterial colonies adjust to the average load they receive. A regular supply, spread over several small meals, gives them the same quantity to process each day, whereas a skipped day followed by a double ration causes an ammonium spike that the filter handles poorly.

The feed calculation starts from the cultivated area: allow roughly 40 to 50 g of feed per day per square metre of leafy vegetables, and 50 to 80 g for fruiting vegetables. A small system of 0.5 m² of lettuces therefore receives 20 to 25 g per day, which the MULTI divides into 4 to 6 meals. Weigh 10 manual portions on a kitchen scale to find the weight of one portion at your setting, then adjust the number of portions per meal. The 3 mm limit suits goldfish, guppies and young fish; adult carp or trout need larger pellets.

📦 What each box contains

Both models arrive with their suction-cup brackets and their clamp. The AutoFood comes with its 3 AA batteries and the adapter ring for the 250 ml tub, so it is ready to use as soon as you open the box. The MULTI comes with its 3 dosing screws and runs on 3 AA batteries or on a 5 V USB-C adapter.

Technical specifications

AutoFood

Meals per day: Up to 4An adjustable amount for each fish
Feed: Granules of 1 to 3 mmFlakes, sticks and tablets jam the screw
Reservoir: 125 ml, 375 ml with boxThe supplied ring screws onto a PRONOVO 250 ml tub
Energy: 3 AA batteries suppliedAlkaline batteries keep the wear indicator reliable

AutoFood MULTI

Meals per day: Up to 6From 1 to 10 portions per meal
Feed: Flakes and pellets up to 3 mmThree augers: flakes, pellets, very fine pellets
Energy: 3 AA batteries or USB-CThe cable does not recharge the batteries
Low-reserve alert: Low-level indicatorThe sensor checks the reserve before each meal
Outlet: Flap closed after every mealThe moisture from the tank stays out of the reservoir
Dimensions: 20 x 7.1 x 10 cm14 cm high with the clip

Installation and use

Fixing: Suction cups or adjustable clipThe MULTI clamp fits up to 27 mm thick
Location: Indoors, out of the waterSplash-proof, outlet above the water

To budget for separately

MULTI energy: 3 AA alkaline batteries
Feed: Flakes or pellets from 1 to 3 mm

6 further specifications are available in the detailed view.

In the box

1 automatic feeder, in the model chosen
2 suction-cup holders and 1 fixing clip
3 AA batteries and 1 ring for a 250 ml tub, with the AutoFood model
3 interchangeable dosing screws, with the MULTI model

Specifications taken on 08/10/2026 from the manufacturer JBL's instructions and press release. Feeding rate in aquaponics based on the 2014 FAO guide.

Which feeder for your fish?

The two versions of this feeder alongside the two-chamber and pond models. The food and the location make the difference.

Which dispenser for your tank? Two questions about what your fish eat and about their tank, and the table highlights the answer.

	Recommended JBL Pronovo AutoFood automatic fish foodYour choice	AutoFood MULTIYour choice	EHEIM TWINfeeder automatic aquarium feeder, 2 x 80 mlYour choice	Solar automatic feeder for ponds, 6 L reservoirYour choice
What it dispenses
Accepted food	Granules of 1 to 3 mm	Flakes and pellets up to 3 mm	Flakes and pellets	Granules of 2 to 9 mm
Accepts flakes	No	Yes	Yes	No
Two separate foods	No	No	Yes	No
Meals per day, at most	4	6	Programmed per chamber	6
Reservoir and power
Reservoir	125 ml, 375 ml with box	125 ml, 375 ml with box	2 x 80 ml	6 L
Energy	3 AA batteries included	3 AA batteries or USB-C	4 AA batteries supplied	Solar panel and battery
Designed for an outdoor pond	No	No	No	Yes
Price	$60.52	$91.40	$85.68	$205.80

JBL Pronovo AutoFood automatic fish foodRecommended

What it dispenses

Accepted foodGranules of 1 to 3 mm

Accepts flakesNo

Two separate foodsNo

Meals per day, at most4

Reservoir and power

Reservoir125 ml, 375 ml with box

Energy3 AA batteries included

Designed for an outdoor pondNo

AutoFood MULTI

What it dispenses

Accepted foodFlakes and pellets up to 3 mm

Accepts flakesYes

Two separate foodsNo

Meals per day, at most6

Reservoir and power

Reservoir125 ml, 375 ml with box

Energy3 AA batteries or USB-C

Designed for an outdoor pondNo

EHEIM TWINfeeder automatic aquarium feeder, 2 x 80 ml

What it dispenses

Accepted foodFlakes and pellets

Accepts flakesYes

Two separate foodsYes

Meals per day, at mostProgrammed per chamber

Reservoir and power

Reservoir2 x 80 ml

Energy4 AA batteries supplied

Designed for an outdoor pondNo

Solar automatic feeder for ponds, 6 L reservoir

What it dispenses

Accepted foodGranules of 2 to 9 mm

Accepts flakesNo

Two separate foodsNo

Meals per day, at most6

Reservoir and power

Reservoir6 L

EnergySolar panel and battery

Designed for an outdoor pondYes

Specifications taken on 08/10/2026 from the manufacturers' instructions.

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delivery time

The feeder is sent as a small parcel to your home address, by Colissimo or Chronopost, as you choose during payment. The exact cost is calculated in the basket according to the total weight of your order.

Frequently asked questions

8 questions

6 key questions, 8 in the detailed view

AutoFood or AutoFood MULTI, which should you choose?

Your situation	Model
Pellets only, 4 feeds a day at most	AutoFood
Flakes, or more than 4 feeds a day	MULTI
Very fine pellets, fry or small fish	MULTI

Both models share the same 125 ml reservoir, expandable to 375 ml.

Can flakes be put in a feeder?

How many days does the reservoir last?

How do I set the right dose before leaving?

Is the food likely to stick because of the humidity?

Which batteries should I use, and can the MULTI be recharged via USB?

Is it suitable for an aquaponics tank or a pond?

Can you serve two different feeds?

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JBL Pronovo AutoFood automatic fish food dispenser

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