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labrakitty Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004	I unplug and turn off everything. I think it is dangerous because if something fails and the safety switch doesn't work. You can get electricuted. It doesn't hurt to have things turned off for a about 30 mintues. I have everything plugged into a power board any way.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
goldfishgeek Fish Addict Posts: 667 Kudos: 412 Votes: 38 Registered: 27-Oct-2003	well clearly I tempted fate by posting here. Just scared myself witless because as I was WCing the 25G the heater exploded - well it went sort of bang in the water and my life flashed before me! So i will be a good girl guide in future and switch off the heaters!! you live and learn GFG _______________________________________ Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself. Harvey S. Firestone
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
Stormy Big Fish Posts: 357 Kudos: 606 Votes: 81 Registered: 13-Mar-2004	I unplug the heaters and filters, but generally I leave the hood plugged in so I get enough light to do a good job and don't suck up anything I don't want sucked up.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
bigchris Fingerling Posts: 36 Kudos: 29 Votes: 0 Registered: 02-Mar-2005	While we're talking about electrics, what does everyone do when there's a lightning storm?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	Nothing special for a lightning storm. All my equipment is on a surge protector. ><>
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Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	All my equipment is on a surge protector. Same here, I just get nervous if we lose power for an extended period of time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	Surge Protector here, otherwise I would lose my mind trying to plug everything inand if I lose electricity for any time, I just pull out the "Bubble Boxes" and turn them on...They do a pretty good job of keeping oxygen in the tanks, and can run almost forever of 2 D batteries... I know they are only supposed to run a 10 gallon, but I use them on my 29, and 55 in the past (not needed to on the 125 yet)and they do the job heidi "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
pugperson Fish Addict Posts: 877 Kudos: 953 Votes: 293 Registered: 16-May-2003	I haven't really thought about unplugging things. Usually I sucker Heidi into doing my water changes. If she ever gets shocked, I start unplugging.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
fishyhelper288 Fish Guru Posts: 2161 Kudos: 1951 Votes: 137 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	if im doing a larger water change i will turn everything off, and i learned to turn lamps off i had a tall lamp on for a while, a bit of water splashed out when i dropped a rock well, the bulb kinda...sorta...Blew up yea, then mis smarty pants (that would be me) FORGOT to turn the lamp off, or UNPLUG it yea, well, leats just ssay, that i rtied to take it out, and my body whent numb kinda a funky experience......i dont recomend it Last edited by fishyhelper288 at 25-Apr-2005 08:40
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	Having been shocked by broken heaters twice, I have decided to go by turning everything off before I start cleaning What she said.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
bharatk Hobbyist Posts: 57 Kudos: 43 Votes: 3 Registered: 04-Oct-2004	except lights, everything is switched off
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rabbit Fish Addict Posts: 580 Kudos: 461 Votes: 7 Registered: 24-Oct-2003	i leave everything running.
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keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I turn of the two heaters reason they would well below the safety level water height. The Eheim Canister is external and is not necessary. If I had any electrical fittings in the tank (pump etc) I would turn it off common sense. Another reason both sons are electricians. Remembering you only make one mistake with the combination of electricity and water. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	The ten gets it's HOB heater unplugged..... if I remember it... The HOB filter on the sand tank sometimes gets unplugged...if I remember ..... ^_^ [hr width='40%']"I'm alright, I'm alright It only hurts when I breathe"
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
goldfishgeek Fish Addict Posts: 667 Kudos: 412 Votes: 38 Registered: 27-Oct-2003	I am there hands in tank all electrical things dangling in the water, my dad normall walks past and says some thing like you switched everything off? to which i reply yes Dad, and then get sprayed with water by the Spray Bar or filter! ho hum. GFG _______________________________________ Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself. Harvey S. Firestone
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	You mean that once things are plugged in they can then get unplugged or turned off And there is something about living life dangerouslywater and electricity are fun to play with at the same time "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	wow, you would have to be crazy to unplug everything. there is really nothing hazadrus when doing water changed other than the heater breaking and shorting out in the water
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	safety first.... i have all my plugs under my 150 g tank that are all attached to an on/off button. everytime water change is done the switches are flipped (all but one for lightes and air pump) the filters are off,powerheads.etc.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	Having been shocked by broken heaters twice, I have decided to go by turning everything off before I start cleaning ><>
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	there is really nothing hazadrus when doing water changed other than the heater breaking and shorting out in the water Vic, Most instruction manuals will tell you unplug electrical devices incase of short and possibility of electrocution. Death can be hazardous sometimes, I not saying that your tank will kill you though. I leave everything on. Last edited by openwater at 14-Apr-2005 18:48
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	if something shorted out, the shock would probably be greatly reduced depending on how big the tank was. Like, if you had a 5 gallon tank, yea, that this is gonna shock you pretty bad, but if you have a 1000 gallon tank, when you put your hand in the water, you would just feel little "tingles" I guess i can vouch for that, since i got shocked when i was little by sticking a knife in the outlet.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
tessa38uk Big Fish Posts: 466 Kudos: 586 Votes: 121 Registered: 11-Mar-2004	When maintaining my tank I switch everything of best to be safe than sorry I think. Its such a big tank that it would take a long time for the temp to alter anyway. http://www.greenspersonalprinting.com/
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
Cichlid Keeper Big Fish Posts: 368 Kudos: 466 Votes: 304 Registered: 17-Aug-2003	I have everything plugged into a surge protector that I do always turn off before I do an tank maintenance. I've never really thought about taking the extra step and unplugging it from the wall outlet. Though I guess it would be a good idea to start.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
gartenzwerfe Big Fish Mrs. Racso To Be Posts: 375 Kudos: 628 Votes: 199 Registered: 20-Mar-2004	Voted for: I unpluf/turn off some things When the 55g gets a WC I unplug the heaters only. I saw racso pop a heater once while reaquascaping, and that was enough convincing for me When I'm cleaning the betta tanks, I unplug the filters so I can carry the tanks to the laundry room and go to work. ><>Dani<><
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Troy_Mclure Fish Addict Posts: 725 Kudos: 306 Registered: 20-Jan-2003	Sometimes. It depends on the water level. First thing to go off is the heater and then cannister filters if I really need to.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
fishymama Hobbyist Posts: 124 Kudos: 102 Votes: 4 Registered: 27-Mar-2005	Guilty - most of the time everything is on. Very close to electrocution in the early days before getting the hang of things!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
iltat Mega Fish Posts: 1076 Kudos: 1216 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Oct-2002	Everything is running...including the heater that blew me across the room when it shocked me so hard... PM/email/msg me if you have any questions/comments regarding me or my knowledge or if you want me to read a thread.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	turn everything off
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Alex Fish Addict 510 Posts: 721 Registered: 03-Oct-2004	Sometimes i do and sometimes i dont (when i cant be bothered to bend down) ''All the clown fish and yellow tangs in the world cant save you now!''
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