aF4 Food Preparation Guide

Detailed instructions on how to get the aF4 food prepped and loaded.

Food Prep Video Guide

Deep dive into the various techniques for preparing food for use inside your aF4.

RSW Technology: What is it?

RSW technology or (refrigerated seawater technology) is a commonly used practice in the commercial fishing industry. Technology adopted by inD aquatics has adapted this commonly used commercial fishing practice from large scale use aboard ships to a

Helpful Tools for Food Prep

There a few tools that can make preparing your food for use in the aF4 a much easier experience.1. Silicone Lid - We've made a specially designed lid to keep food stored in the reservoirs fresh while thawing at refrigerator temperatures. Additionally

Slurry Dilution Guide

The aF4 operates using RSW technology and as such we HIGHLY recommend diluting your food with high salinity salt water only! If you choose to dilute with freshwater - utilize position 3 or higher on the temperature settings.We recommend diluting your

aF4 Quick Load

Using position 2 or higher, you can set the aF4 up quite quickly.1. Add 20-30mL of high salinity salt water to the reservoir.2. Add desired quantity of food to the reservoir.3. Close the lid and power on the aF4, the food will have thawed enough to f

aF4 Max Fill Instructions (50 Cubes!)

The aF4 is capable of holding a minimum of 50 cubes of food. In order to achieve this quantity of food - you need to allow thawing.1. Fill the reservoir with as many cubes as you can fit inside. Cover with reservoir lid and allow time to thaw in the

Maximum Duration Considerations

The aF4 is capable of keeping food fresh for a maximum of 21 days under ideal conditions. We only recommend attempting maximum duration loading when absolutely necessary.Max Duration Conditions1. Food has never reached a temperature above 3 ℃ or 37℉.

Sheet Food Preparation

The aF4 is capable of feeding sheet food and other large particle size foods such as krill when properly prepared. We highly recommend monitoring your aF4 the first few times you use sheet food as clogs may occur if the food has not been adequately p

Additive Use

The aF4 is capable of storing additives that require refrigeration and dosing them into your aquarium along with your food. While not as reliable as measured dosing of phyto or marine snow type additives - it can be a helpful boost to your aquarium.A

21 Day Freshness Disclaimer

Achieving 21 days of fresh fish food with the aF4 requires adhering to specific conditions to attain that duration. Failure to meet all conditions will reduce the duration that the aF4 maintains fresh food.Max Duration Conditions1. Food has never rea

Tips and Tricks

Try mixing and matching different types of food to vary your fish's diets. We like mixing mysis with spirulina enhanced brine shrimp!Add some additives! We like to add a couple doses of Selcon™ into every reservoir.Great for hospital tanks, add your