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Was hoping one of you guys could help me out, I am sure this printer file MUST exist, but I can't find it. I am looking to mount my Apex Auto Feeder out further into my tank. I currently have a "black rimmed" tank and then DIY mesh tops, and the food dump out onto the edge of the mesh lid and not fully into the tank..it the feeder were to stick out even one inch further over the tank, it would alleviate this issue. I am wondering if there is a file to extend the mount out further to put the feede further over the water??

Thanks for any help you could give me.
 
If you're handy with tinkercad, I made a generic 'adapter' that fits over the black rim. Then you'd just have to come up with something the autofeeder can mount to and glue/attach/merge it to the adapter.
https://www.printables.com/model/1141723-rimmed-tank-adapter

I've never used/seen this autofeeder, but I do see at least one person made a 'shelf' that mounts on the tank. Maybe use that and scoot the feeder as far forward as you need it. A small amount of hot glue will probably hold it in place.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4016928

I see a few other STLs on thingiverse for the autofeeder (I had better results searching for Apex AFS) that may or may not be worth checking out. But, again, I don't have one of these, so you'd have to see if they'd work in your situation.

Another option might be to, instead of trying to move the whole unit forward, make a 'slide' that extends from the dispenser to the spot where you need the pellets to drop.
 

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