MEKKAPRO Outdoor Hummingbird Bird Feeder Made from Glass, Hanging 5 Nectar Feeding Stations, Bright Red, Backyard Feeder (20 Ounce)

Q: Is there supposed to be a gasket in between groove where the two bottom pieces fit together? Cant get nectar level near the flower.

There is no gasket. It is designed so that the nectar level stays below the openings in the “flowers”. If it leaks at the seam of the red and clear plastic, it is not assembled firmly enough or may have hairline cracks.

Q: How does the ant moat work? it fills w/nectar when i flip it over. does it use h2o somehow?

Screw the moat onto the bottom (unopened) part of the jar. Set the feeder on your counter with the moat end down and open end up. Fill the feeder, screw on the perch end/feeding station of the feeder. Turn the feeder over (I usually do over the sink) . You will see the station fill part way with the nectar. Your moat should now be at the top with its hanger. Add a bit of water to the moat before hanging (or after, if easier). The water keeps the ants from climbing down the feeder to get to the feeding station. Over filling the moat will just result in the water running down the sides of the feeder. Just check it and refill as needed. Hope this clears it up for you.

Q: Does the base come apart to clean the inside?

Yes, the bottom (where nectar is dispensed) come completely apart for cleaning. Top plastic part is to attract birds and hang the feeder, but it is also removable. Very nice feeder.