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lrooth Hobbyist Posts: 60 Votes: 1 Registered: 02-Jan-2004   | I lost some fish last spring/summer because of temps falling in my tanks when the electric goes out. I wanted to plan better, and was wondering if there were "battery" operated heaters that I could keep on hand for emergencies, whether electric outages or replacing broken units. Any other suggestions on "emergency" setups would be appreciated. Thanks....  |
 Posted 26-Mar-2006 14:37 |     |
FRANK       Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002   | Hi, I don't know of any heaters that are battery operated, but there are several companies that make battery powered air pumps. Some are large and hook directly to 12 or 24VDC batteries. These are primarily for keeping bait fish alive while transporting them. Others are very small and are designed for aquarium use. Frank  -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<-- |
| Posted 26-Mar-2006 19:24 |  |
jmara Big Fish Posts: 438 Kudos: 431 Votes: 145 Registered: 06-Mar-2003 | The only other thing I can think of is a computer UPS. Depending on how large of a UPS you get it could last awhile -Josh |
| Posted 26-Mar-2006 20:41 |   |
keithgh   *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003   | A large UPS would be very costly a cheap option would be a generator as for camping etc Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos 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 27-Mar-2006 07:36 | |
| jmara Big Fish Posts: 438 Kudos: 431 Votes: 145 Registered: 06-Mar-2003 | Good idea! Never thought about a generator. That's a great idea! -Josh |
| Posted 27-Mar-2006 08:40 | |
sham Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004 | I've got a big ups($75) hooked up to my 90g and it can only run a small hob and 2 heaters for 4hours. Found that out last power outage and I had to make off with another ups from the computer which ran another 2hours until luckily the power came on. Useful to run things for a short time but not good for long power outages. |
| Posted 27-Mar-2006 12:49 | |
| lrooth Hobbyist Posts: 60 Votes: 1 Registered: 02-Jan-2004 | Thanks everyone.... I'll look into the generator... it could have other uses. I set up a Cichlid tank two weeks ago and had two beautiful yellow and stripe newbies eat'n overnight. There's not even a trace of remains! Anyone know of a battery operated combat stopper for fish? You know, it could zap a tiny bit when they get overly aggressive. Oh well.... it's still an interesting hobby. Thanks again. Lucy |
| Posted 27-Mar-2006 15:04 | |
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