I am sure I am like a lot of people today and have no power due to the ice/snow storm from the last couple of days. But I do have a charged Blackberry. So far I have lost 4 fish from my 125 tank (fish I just picked up last weekend) but none from the other 3 tanks. I do have a gas hot water heater so I have been able to add a little warm water to them, but anyone have any other ideas that might help. They are saying possibly up to a couple days before power is back so any advice would help
power outage ideas
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if u have a inverter for ur car lol run the car if you dont mind burning some gas and run a extention cord to the inverter and to the tank and booom power for a heater and air pump
I invested in a generator, the peace of mind is great, i highly recommend it. Plus it can be good for people too LOL.
For short durations i also wrap tanks in a blanket (take some yarn or rope and secure blanket/s in place. and add in warm water on a regular basis. But that does not work well long term. I would think you might be able to also help with temps by opening a door under the cabinet and putting a kerosene heater infront of the open door, the heat might rise through the bottom to help keep it warm ,be careful of any blankets covering the tank, be sure to move them securely out of the way. You might be able to tent the back side a little using hooks or a nail so the warm air could fill it up and help maintain a warmer temp like a cocoon. I would still add in fresh warm water too since the oxygen will be depleted over time. Your best bet would be to use a generator though. Maybe you can transfer some fish (becareful not to overload the tank) to the warmer tank to ensure some fish from your second tank also survive.
For short durations i also wrap tanks in a blanket (take some yarn or rope and secure blanket/s in place. and add in warm water on a regular basis. But that does not work well long term. I would think you might be able to also help with temps by opening a door under the cabinet and putting a kerosene heater infront of the open door, the heat might rise through the bottom to help keep it warm ,be careful of any blankets covering the tank, be sure to move them securely out of the way. You might be able to tent the back side a little using hooks or a nail so the warm air could fill it up and help maintain a warmer temp like a cocoon. I would still add in fresh warm water too since the oxygen will be depleted over time. Your best bet would be to use a generator though. Maybe you can transfer some fish (becareful not to overload the tank) to the warmer tank to ensure some fish from your second tank also survive.
I'd be very careful with any kind of fuel type heater they are dangerous in many ways especially in confined areas. The generator is the right solution.
Yeah stupid storm, snowed 6 inches, then rained over an inch of freezing rain, then snowed another 5 inches.
I hear ya dude, I was freaked earlier today when all of this crap hit us(Ohio) if the electric would go out.
I hear ya dude, I was freaked earlier today when all of this crap hit us(Ohio) if the electric would go out.