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123456

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So winter is suppose to be gone and pass...

But up where I am, it's still cold, rainy, and extremely WINDY.

Wind is extremely strong right now and I am not surprised if the power cuts out one of these days. I don't really have any back up for my tanks except battery operated air pumps.

I have heard from another member that there are back up battery air pumps that kick on once the electricity goes out. Kinda pricey, but sounds like a great investment.

Before I get them, (I was told that they were like $80+ a pop), I wanna ask:

WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO KEEP YOUR FISH HAPPY WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT???
 
123456;4964702; said:
WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO KEEP YOUR FISH HAPPY WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT???
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Whatever that would make them happy?

Where I stay, there is almost zero blackouts. But since this is a hypothetical questions, I'll join.

First I would remove all the bio media in the filter, eg Canister or HOB, and place them into the tank so that the bacteria ain't wipe out due to the lack of ammonia and nitrite.

Then I would ensure there is enough agitation on the surface to keep DO level up. I don't have a battery pump but I can also attach a tube onto my bicycle pump and start doing some manual work. This may be impractical for long blackouts, but the blackouts over here are usually solved in an hour maximum. So the best way is still to get a battery pump.

Finally I would try to keep the temperature constant. Not difficult for me since there normal water temperature here is around 83F [an advantage of living nea rthe equator].
 
Thanks... lol. You're lucky to be in Singapore.

In my case, I am talking about "IF" there was no power for at least over night.

I have multiple tanks (so bicycle pump is not gonna work, I'll die before the fishes do, lol...).

And the external temp in the 60F's... (probably can't do much about the tank's temperature unless you have a generator or something to heat water and pour into the tank)

And other suggestions?
 
ive got a couple battery pumps and also you can throw a bed sheet over the tank to keep as much temperature in as possible, will at least help a bit
 
I dont know much about generators. i just know that Honda ones cost ALOT more...

How many things can a 4000w generator like that run anyways?

Have u used that specific brand personally?
 
123456;4964757; said:
I dont know much about generators. i just know that Honda ones cost ALOT more...

How many things can a 4000w generator like that run anyways?

Have u used that specific brand personally?
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Yes the bigger the brand and the more wattage the more money. My friend had a DeWalt gen with a Honda motor and I know he paid about $1700.00.

It depends on how many watts the items use that you have running on the generator. On this gen there are multiple outlets to plug mutilate things into. A fx5 uses 50 watts.

I have not used this brand myself. My parents had a gen installed years ago its wired directly into their house.
 
There are no "ifs" nd "buts" when it comes to power outage in Gods own country .. Power outages are a norm here .. gen sets are a good pick but if you are looking for a cheaper substitute Inverters are the next best thing



bigbadfish711;4964741; said:
Invest in a portable generator. You have multiple tanks and will need multiple $80 battery powered air pumps. Why not just invest the money into some thing you can use for you whole home. Just place it on you patio or baloney for good ventilation.
http://cgi.ebay.com/CHAMPION-4000-P...056?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4157a010a8
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bigbadfish711;4964804; said:
Yes the bigger the brand and the more wattage the more money. My friend had a DeWalt gen with a Honda motor and I know he paid about $1700.00.

It depends on how many watts the items use that you have running on the generator. On this gen there are multiple outlets to plug mutilate things into. A fx5 uses 50 watts.

I have not used this brand myself. My parents had a gen installed years ago its wired directly into their house.
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Yeh, if I do invest in a generator, I'd prob want to pay for a good reliable one (Honda). So the price of that plus, hooking it up to the house is gonna be more than I'd like to spend since I am not planning to live in this house for too much longer.

gks;4964806; said:
There are no "ifs" nd "buts" when it comes to power outage in Gods own country .. Power outages are a norm here .. gen sets are a good pick but if you are looking for a cheaper substitute Inverters are the next best thing
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I hear ya on the no ifs and buts. Power outages are just a matter of time. And I didn't mean to be a cheap *** about it, but the economy isn't exactly sky rocketing here.

Just trying to find ways to protect my fish on a budget. So no flaming please...

Did you mean inverters that can be connected to the car?
 
you can also get battery powered air pumps at bass pro shops for 9 bucks, they don't produce a TON of oxygen but hey, one battery 30+ hours of life and it's better than nothing
 
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