How are you ready for a power outage

[pacu mom]

I've got backup batteries (UPS) that run my filters for a couple of hours, and then a 5000 W Subaru generator and 20 gal gasoline in the shed. I say bring it on. I made it thru Irene and Sandy without losing a single fish


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Congratulations to you and your fish for being survivors!

 

[jsodwi]

My days of running extension cords around the house and waking up in the middle of the night to fill up generator are finally over. 11kw. Generac w/ 200 amp transfer switch It will run most of the house as long as my wife is not baking and has all the heat cranked up in the winter.

 

[jpcampbell123]

generators do come in hand with power outages also portable aerators could help too I have a friend in ky that has a generator for his herps he has a high end collection of mostly carpets. I was always bad about not being prepared too I did have a power outage with some gar once a storm came through but the power was not out very long and they survived. I imagine it would be harder with something like sharks or rays though since they don't gulp air like the air breathers.

 

[Bohis]

when I had my first big power outage it was during the october storm in MA and didnt have power for a week. For the first half of the week i used mirrors to guide the sun to my tanks and keep them lit and heated mildly. To help with the oxygen and such every hour i would drain some water from the tank and add cupfuls of water to keep the water clean and oxygenated. The other half of the week we Found a generator for cheap and used that to keep everything alive.

 

[BIRD_MAN]

Battery operated oxygen pump!!! Worked wonders for my recent 6hr power outage kept all the windows close to keep the water from dropping to low in temperature.


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