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Zoo Med Floating Turtle Feeder

Zoo Med Floating Turtle Feeder

By Zoo Med 5 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 80% confidence
2.2 /10
Quality
2.0
Value
1.5
Design
3.0
Function
1.0
Durability
2.0

In a Nutshell

  • The feeder doesn't float as advertised.
  • Food falls out before being put in the tank.
  • Food sticks to the plastic or sticks to plastic
  • Not all pieces included
  • Difficulty returning

Quick Verdict

The Zoo Med Floating Turtle Feeder faces significant criticisms. The food not staying inside is the primary issue.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 5
Would Recommend 0%
Would Buy Again 0%

Pet Compatibility

πŸ• Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Issues with food output.

high

Flating malfunction

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

  • Doesn't float (3) critical

    Multiple reviewers mentioned that the feeder does not float as advertised.

  • Food falls out (3) critical

    Food quickly falls out of the feeder.

  • Not all pieces included part (1) minor

    One reviewer mentioned a missing part.

Who Is This For?

βœ“ Best For

  • β€’ Pet owners who want to save money β€” The product's price is relatively low

βœ— Skip If

  • β€’ Anyone looking for reliability in their turtle feeding setup. β€” Multiple reviewers reported multiple issues, making it a poor purchase.
  • β€’ Anyone with small pieces for animals β€” some pieces can fall between gaps.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Varies

Cleaning Methods

βœ— Machine wash
βœ— Hand wash
βœ— Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

1.2
5 reviews
5β˜…
20%
4β˜…
0%
3β˜…
0%
2β˜…
0%
1β˜…
80%
functionality (4) quality (2) price (1)

Common Questions

Why would the food sometimes fall out of the feeder?

The food goes out quickly and it sticks on the plastic not in the water.

Does it affect if the food is wet?

The spot on the plastic is wet but is caused by products in it so it will affect the product if it is on.

Can you still get be refunded 12 months later?

Unsure. A refund was hoped for but not mentioned for the person.

Highlighted Reviews

β€” Tammysue

"Bigger than I thought but cool."

β€” Margaret

"Don’t bother with this. Doesn’t float. Bad concept."

Bottom Line

This product is not recommended due to frequent issues with functionality. Most users had a negative experience. Alternatively, consider a different feeder that provides better functionality.

2.2 /10
β€” Poor