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Garofoli Big Fish Posts: 337 Kudos: 143 Votes: 27 Registered: 12-Apr-2006	Does anyone have solution to losing power and keeping your fish alive besides a giant generator? Thanks. Chris
Posted 01-Jun-2006 21:17
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	As far as aeration is concerned they do make small battery operated air pumps that you can utilize to maintain some air flow into your tank, however they are pretty much limited in size so if you have very large tanks probably wouldn't be of much help. If the weather is cold and you are concerned about loss of heat, you can cover your tanks with blankets as an insultating factor and this will help to hold their temperature for a little while. Other than that keep your fingers crossed that the power isn't out long. Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 01-Jun-2006 21:39
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	I got one of those battery-powered air pumps. It is only good for like 20 gallons though, I think. I bought it when we were supposed to have bad weather once...just in case the power went out...but it didn't. I bought enough airline to aerate 2 of my tanks (even though both are well over 20g ). They have limited life too (depends on the number of batteries you buy). *Kristin*
Posted 01-Jun-2006 23:01
Garofoli Big Fish Posts: 337 Kudos: 143 Votes: 27 Registered: 12-Apr-2006	How much are those pumps? Also how long can a tank last without aeration? Thanks. Chris
Posted 02-Jun-2006 00:09
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	I got mine from Walmart...it was like $14 I think. *Kristin*
Posted 02-Jun-2006 02:43
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	one benefit about my fishes which are 85% labyrith is during power outages. a few years ago during a 19 hour black out in most of long island, i lost around 30 fishes worth around 600 usd for their sizes. you do have the right idea getting battery pumps as something is better than nothing.
Posted 02-Jun-2006 02:56
Garofoli Big Fish Posts: 337 Kudos: 143 Votes: 27 Registered: 12-Apr-2006	I found the answer for power outages... http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=8120&N=2004+113159 Can anyone tell me how many gallons this will work for though? Chris
Posted 02-Jun-2006 04:37
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	It states in the advertisement that it is rated for up to 80 gallons, however I have found that as with most specifications that they are for the most part over rated and I would lean towards a smaller size than what is stated. Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 02-Jun-2006 05:45
openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	Gaint generator? A regular, smaller, and cheap generator will do for most tanks. The main draw is the heater and that is not much for medium sized tanks. I use a 200 watt heater for my 75 gal. You can easily get a 1000 watt generator for 2-3 hundred if you are so concerned. It will run your tank and other electrical devices in your home for prolong outage periods.
Posted 02-Jun-2006 07:39
Garofoli Big Fish Posts: 337 Kudos: 143 Votes: 27 Registered: 12-Apr-2006	Does anyone have or know of a chart on how long a tank will last without aeration or at least my 30g (Overcrowded, I Know...)? Chris
Posted 06-Jun-2006 02:34
longhairedgit Fish Guru Lord of the Beasts Posts: 2502 Kudos: 1778 Votes: 29 Registered: 21-Aug-2005	Youll not find an accurate one, it depends on stocking , temperature, and bacteria etc. I bought a small generator for £50 from ebay, and it does sound like a motorbike when in operation, but it runs all my tanks and leaves me enough wattage to watch the telly too If I hadnt bought it id have lost over 200 fish by now when we had a 2 day blackout. Id have paid the price 10 times over for the use its been to me. Get one, youll never regret it, besides its quite nice to have power when everyone else is stumbling around in the dark, panicking
Posted 06-Jun-2006 06:34
Garofoli Big Fish Posts: 337 Kudos: 143 Votes: 27 Registered: 12-Apr-2006	I lost power last night... My fish survived though! Chris
Posted 08-Jun-2006 13:27
longhairedgit Fish Guru Lord of the Beasts Posts: 2502 Kudos: 1778 Votes: 29 Registered: 21-Aug-2005	Depends how long for, the bacterial colony in the filter will take damage if the outage is over half an hour, so id watch out for mini cycling.
Posted 08-Jun-2006 14:34


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