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	random poll: safety first?
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<><
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
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
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
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!''
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
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