Planned Power Outage- Help

[Starka]

I have six tanks running right now. Just got a notice saying the power will be off for 6 hours tomorrw.
I think my fish will be ok? Just kinda worried, that they won't make it. I know they can last for a couple of hours, but can they make it that long? Is there anything, besides taking them out, to help?
Thanks everyone!

 

[Readingexcalibur]

I once forgot to turn the filters back on after feeding for 15 hours. No water movement at all and no heating. I didn't lose any at all. Also, if they are planted, remember that plants will oxygenate the water!

 

[manbeast]

you can check with your lfs to see if they have battery operated air pumps, I know you can find them online but don't know if they'll ship before your outage

 

[Starka]

All tanks have plants, kinda forgot about that
It is good to know that there is a chance they'll make it.

I was just at the lfs and they didn't have any battery operated ones. Got more plants for the tanks though....I am going to be a wreck tomorrow.

 

[Readingexcalibur]

You'll be fine. You would spend a small fortune on all those bubble pumps.

 

[jlk]

I have to agree- you will be fine!! Our last 'planned 6hr outage' only lasted 2hrs. It is a good opportunity though to plan in the event of a future outage. 6hrs is not a big deal but 3 or 4 days is. Just make sure your media stays wet when the filters are off- you may need to move stuff into the tank or bucket of tank water.

 

[RDerrick]

Instead of the lfs for battery operated pumps try a local tackle shop. They usually have them for minnow buckets or other live bait. Do NOT go for the cheap battery operated pump by tsunami. I run a tackle business and refuse to distribute them anymore.

 

[Starka]

Thanks everyone! I so needed those confirmations.
I will look into getting those battery powered pumps. Working from 8 to 5 doesn't give you much time, but it isnt often the power goes out where I live, unless a turkey flys into the line.
Just kinda wish they gave me more of a warning. :/
Hope everything will go well and fast.
Thanks Again!

 

[Readingexcalibur]

Good luck! IMO I wouldn't buy the pumps. PRICEY!!!!! However, for piece of
Mind maybe it will be worth it. Do you have a generator? (me and my stupid questions!)

 

[My Fish Babies.]

If t eases your mind more, I was without power for about 5 hours unexpectedly this past week. My Goldies held up just fine! I understand because I was worried as well.

 

[Starka]

Good luck! IMO I wouldn't buy the pumps. PRICEY!!!!! However, for piece of
Mind maybe it will be worth it. Do you have a generator? (me and my stupid questions!)

Thanks! I won't know what has happened until I get home....in another 5 hours
No generators here, looked up the cheapest pumps and were $9, to get six it would be $50. That would be a bit pricy. I have the mattress pumps might see if I could do something with that......or get the neighbors kids and have them blow air in the tank

 

[Readingexcalibur]

Thanks! I won't know what has happened until I get home....in another 5 hours
No generators here, looked up the cheapest pumps and were $9, to get six it would be $50. That would be a bit pricy. I have the mattress pumps might see if I could do something with that......or get the neighbors kids and have them blow air in the tank

Ha! That is a plan none of us thought of! Let us know how it turns out!

 

[Tetra1990]

Instead of the lfs for battery operated pumps try a local tackle shop. They usually have them for minnow buckets or other live bait. Do NOT go for the cheap battery operated pump by tsunami. I run a tackle business and refuse to distribute them anymore.

I love the battery operated pumps!! I should pick up one for my fish.

 

[Starka]

Well, it looks like everyone made it, though now my guppies are now gasping at the top of the tank. *Sigh
So now just have to figure why.
Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance!

 

[mfdrookie516]

Well... it's probably from a lack of surface agitation. Plants don't really do much photosynthesizing when they don't have lights on them...

 

[Starka]

Well... it's probably from a lack of surface agitation. Plants don't really do much photosynthesizing when they don't have lights on them...

Ya maybe, its just kinda odd. Its the most heavly panted tank I have. They ate so I guess they aren't too bad. Just wait and see. Tested and everything is normal 0 0 10. Just wait and see I suppose.

 

[mfdrookie516]

Unless you have it in a naturally well lit room (and even then, it would be a stretch if it's not getting direct sunlight), the plants made no difference at all.

 

[Josh1158]

It's only a problem with salt water things.

 

[Starka]

The air pump is going in it now, should I turn the light off so its not as stressful or just keep it on till I get back?