what to do if power is out?

[blackmolly]

it's been a really windy winter here, and i've been fortunate not to have lost power yet... but what should you do if the power does go out for an extended period of time? figured this could help other people too, since it seems to be a reacurring problem in some areas and it's just good stuff to know. anybody up for story time?

 

[Fishie]

Yes! I want to know too ! Following.

 

[Flossie]

The best thing to do is to have a generator or u can buy battery powered air pumps I believe

 

[paytertot]

I live in Joplin Missouri and when we had that bad tornado, my power was out for almost 2 weeks. What I did was stick a couple battery powered air pumps in there, and kept a flashlight shining in there so my rope fish wouldn't try and eat anyone. It was summer so temp wasn't a problem but if we have ice storms this year (like we always do) I'll be turning on the fireplace that's nearby and wrapping the tank in blankets.

 

[Gboy66]

I live in Joplin Missouri and when we had that bad tornado, my power was out for almost 2 weeks. What I did was stick a couple battery powered air pumps in there, and kept a flashlight shining in there so my rope fish wouldn't try and eat anyone. It was summer so temp wasn't a problem but if we have ice storms this year (like we always do) I'll be turning on the fireplace that's nearby and wrapping the tank in blankets.

Wow thats intense!! No loses?

 

[Convict2161]

APC power surge battery back ups. If you get the good ones it will run your filter,heater whatever you feel is important for up to 70 minutes. I have all my tanks on one.

http://www.apc.com/products/category.cfm?id=13&ISOCountryCode=US&tsk=g414v

Good luck!

 

[paytertot]

Wow thats intense!! No loses?

One, a 4" cobalt blue discus, but he was new anyway, too much stress.

 

[blackmolly]

I live in Joplin Missouri and when we had that bad tornado, my power was out for almost 2 weeks. What I did was stick a couple battery powered air pumps in there, and kept a flashlight shining in there so my rope fish wouldn't try and eat anyone. It was summer so temp wasn't a problem but if we have ice storms this year (like we always do) I'll be turning on the fireplace that's nearby and wrapping the tank in blankets.

interesting! never thought of using blankets! keep it coming guys!

 

[OBEYtheFISH]

Foil bubble wrap can be used as an outside insulation for the tank