{"product_id":"matey","title":"MATEY","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision feeding, one click at a time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"858\" data-start=\"358\"\u003eThere’s nothing like feeding your tank by hand. Whether you’re dropping pellets to your favorite wrasse or watching a coral grab a sinking bite, it’s one of those small, satisfying rituals that keep you connected. But if you've ever tried to target feed with a turkey baster or a clumsy kitchen tool, you know how awkward it can be. That’s what inspired us to build the MATEY, a purpose-built handheld feeder for delivering precise portions right where you want them, even at the bottom of your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"868\"\u003eBuilt for Real Target Feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"903\"\u003eMost so-called “hand feeders” are designed for dropping food at the surface. MATEY is different. With modular acrylic tubes and a one-click dispensing wheel, you can reach deep into the tank and deliver a single portion directly to fish and corals below the surface. No floating mess, no wasted food, no wet or stinky fingers.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1229\"\u003eWhat Makes MATEY Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1287\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003eSubsurface Target Feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1290\" data-start=\"1287\"\u003eEach Matey includes two 14-inch acrylic tubes that connect with a friction-fit coupler. You can reach up to 28 inches down, making it easy to feed corals on the sand bed or fish that stay low in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1740\" data-start=\"1496\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1528\" data-start=\"1496\"\u003eMetered One-Click Dispensing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1531\" data-start=\"1528\"\u003eThe internal wheel has grooves that cradle each pellet. One click dispenses one dose. You get full control over how much food goes into the tank, whether you're feeding two pellets or twenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1952\" data-start=\"1742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1779\" data-start=\"1742\"\u003eSwitches from Target to Broadcast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1782\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003eWant to broadcast feed instead? Just twist and remove the feed tube. Now you’ve got a clean, one-handed tool for feeding active fish at the surface without making a mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2086\" data-start=\"1954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1975\" data-start=\"1954\"\u003eMess-Free Filling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1975\"\u003eThe twist-off cap and twist-on funnel make filling quick and clean. No spills, no scooping over the tank, no juggling food jars every time you feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2267\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2110\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003eComfortable to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2113\" data-start=\"2110\"\u003eChamfered edges and a natural grip shape make MATEY easy to hold and operate. The thumb groove is a small detail, but it makes every click feel dialed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2529\" data-start=\"2269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2289\" data-start=\"2269\"\u003eDesigned to Last\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2292\" data-start=\"2289\"\u003eMATEY is hand-assembled and easy to take apart for cleaning or service. Each one includes an Allen key for occasional maintenance. It's built on high-precision machines using premium materials for a smoother finish and better strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2559\" data-start=\"2536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2559\" data-start=\"2539\"\u003eCompatible Foods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2656\" data-start=\"2561\"\u003eMATEY works best with sinking pellet and crumble-style foods between 0.5 and 3mm. 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