Tips with under the current weather
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fishoutofwater
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get a generator. best investment ever.
gas4544
Montipora Keeper
If you cannot afford to invest in a generator right now, get a power inverter. I have one that has saved my reef during power outages. But a generator is a better alternative, if you can afford it. Search Craigslist for deals.
fishoutofwater
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bought me a 4000 watt generator at schucks for 275.00 last year. they seem to run the specials this time of year. mine will run my complete 50 reef and a couple of lights in the living room. best investment ever.
Myteemouse
NOTHING
Or get solar panels and batteries! That would woork to!
If there not covered with snow!
If there not covered with snow!
In the event of a power outage, you have two main issues - gas exchange and temperature.
The best approach when money is available is a generator and a transfer switch.
The poor man's approach is a battery-operated air pump and a blanket.
I have an air pump that plugs into a normal outlet. When the outlet goes dead (power outage), the air pump turns on and sends air theough two airstones in the tank.
If you expect a prolonged power outage to result in significant loss of temperature in the room, covering your tank with blankets will keep it from cooling down as quickly.
The best approach mentioned above will keep everything as close to normal as possible. The poor man's approach will at least buy time and allow you to make it through reasonable power outages.
The best approach when money is available is a generator and a transfer switch.
The poor man's approach is a battery-operated air pump and a blanket.
I have an air pump that plugs into a normal outlet. When the outlet goes dead (power outage), the air pump turns on and sends air theough two airstones in the tank.
If you expect a prolonged power outage to result in significant loss of temperature in the room, covering your tank with blankets will keep it from cooling down as quickly.
The best approach mentioned above will keep everything as close to normal as possible. The poor man's approach will at least buy time and allow you to make it through reasonable power outages.
+1 , With our wind storms and the trees around here, I don't think I would be in this hobby if I didn't have one, with all those little Benjamin Franklins swimming around in the tank.
