Will this help if power goes out ?!

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CanadianKeeper

CanadianKeeper

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Live plants ! Will they help oxygenate the water and keep the fish alive ? I know all I have to worry about is max 24 hours MAX of no power where I am but still. General interest. I have a 180 gallon... pics..
 
I don't think the plants will do much for oxygenating your tank but heat loss would be my biggest fear in this situation.


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Plants actually absorb oxygen during their 'dark' cycle. They only produce oxygen during photosynthesis. At night plants release waste products and carbon dioxide.
 
Oddball said:
Plants actually absorb oxygen during their 'dark' cycle. They only produce oxygen during photosynthesis. At night plants release waste products and carbon dioxide.
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This I did not know. I learn so much from mfk! :)

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Yea! DID NOT KNOW THAT ! I allways thought they produced oxygen... Im not worried about heat loss, my house is warm plus I have over 100 candles beside my tank for some heat !
 
Well thank goodness for your sake for having so many candles on hand,hope you have a good lighter or a box full of matches lol.I don't have that much wax laying around unfortunately and if my tank heaters go off my fish are doomed.


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