8 hours without electricity

[Albeez]

Hey guys- I've got a 30 gallon tank with close to 2k into it. My electric company is doing maintenance tonight from 1 am to 9 am and is shutting off power. I bought a generator but its sooo loud and I live in the middle of the city with lots of neighbors. How bad would it be if I don't run the generator and the tank goes without power for 8 hours. I'm actually out of town tonight too and the roommate would have to get the generator going. Thoughts??


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[Pumbooris]

Use some battery powered air pumps in it keep the water moving

 

[Albeez]

Good call - any particular brand?? Can I get one at Home Depot??


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[Bow]

A pet store like petco or pet smart would probably have them. They usually run out when there is an approaching storm like a hurricane but u should be able to find one. If not try a bait store. They sell them to keep live bait in buckets while fishing. No one ever thinks of those places

 

[ks_reeftank]

iv always kept a small power inverter around, & if i dont have a battery i run a power cord in the window with it running off my car. gas may be high, but we all have way too much $ in these tanks

 

[justgotwet]

They also sell battery air pumps at Walmart in the sporting goods section.

 

[Reef Pets]

If you are looking for a battery powers air pump you will find them in sporting goods stores and also Walmart in the fishing section. They are commonly used to keep live bait such as minnows or shrimp alive.

 

[Reef Pets]

we posted at the same time.

 

[justgotwet]

Great minds think a like.

 

[Albeez]

Thanks guys - hoping target has one - heading there now.


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[Albeez]

Is one air pump enough for a 30 gallon??


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[Albeez]

FYI target didn't have them- heading to petco!! Wish there was a Walmart closer! Thanks for everyone's help!


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[Lilmatty5dimes]

i have a 150 and all i did was grab a pitcher and scoop up water and pour it back in for a few mins every 45-60mins.

 

[Albeez]

Unfortunately I'm out of town tonight too or is do that! And the power is out from 1 am to 9 am- would be up all night!!


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[Lilmatty5dimes]

the power went out about 3 or 4 on a sunday after a bad storm. got it back at 4am monday. did that pitcher trick until 11 cause i had to go to work at 3am.

 

[Albeez]

This is what I got. Good enough for a 30 gallon for 8 hrs? How long will these last till the battery runs out? Should I use the airstone??


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[Albeez]

Bump


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