Power is out

blecki · Aug 16, 2023

Glad to help. I wouldn't stress too much over getting the temperate above 70 using this method. And not unless you have a thermometer that doesn't require power - always a good idea to have one of the floating glass ones in a drawer somewhere for situations just like this.

Spicy Reef · Aug 16, 2023

Sounds like ur doing all the right things.
An air sponge filter would be the only thing I might add, but the sponge would have to have been "seasoned" already... I might put the airstone next to as much established rock as possible if you have it, move the rock around, make a chimney this can help with filtration as well. Good luck

Reef Devils · Aug 16, 2023

blecki said:
Glad to help. I wouldn't stress too much over getting the temperate above 70 using this method. And not unless you have a thermometer that doesn't require power - always a good idea to have one of the floating glass ones in a drawer somewhere for situations just like this.

I have a battery powered one and it says the temp is 74.9

Reef Devils · Aug 16, 2023

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Spicy Reef said:
Sounds like ur doing all the right things.
An air sponge filter would be the only thing I might add, but the sponge would have to have been "seasoned" already... I might put the airstone next to as much established rock as possible if you have it, move the rock around, make a chimney this can help with filtration as well. Good luck

cool thanks for the help
what is a air sponge

Cthulukelele · Aug 16, 2023

All great advice. Currently doing the same thing in durham. PS looks like you're right down the road from me I'm in north durham. I have a ~20inch toadstool coral that drops babies all the time. If after storm outage you want one of the heads a "sorry things were so stressful" gift send me a pm

Spicy Reef · Aug 16, 2023

Reef Devils said:
I’m

cool thanks for the help
what is a air sponge

I'm sure I'm using the term incorrectly, one of these

Reef Devils · Aug 16, 2023

Cthulukelele said:
All great advice. Currently doing the same thing in durham. PS looks like you're right down the road from me I'm in north durham. I have a ~20inch toadstool coral that drops babies all the time. If after storm outage you want one of the heads a "sorry things were so stressful" gift send me a pm

Hey! Yes this power outage sucks. I am new to the hobby and I am just stressed about the tank. I would love to possibly get a coral form you some time. Can you start private chats on this?

Reef Devils · Aug 16, 2023

Spicy Reef said:
I'm sure I'm using the term incorrectly, one of these

Ok thanks

blecki · Aug 16, 2023

Reef Devils said:
I have a battery powered one and it says the temp is 74.9

That's not even outside the range for a normal tank. Why were we talking about temperature at all?

Reef Devils · Aug 16, 2023

blecki said:
That's not even outside the range for a normal tank. Why were we talking about temperature at all?

Fr. The temp was like high 60s this morning but is getting better now

Dr. Jim · Aug 16, 2023

Take the stone off the tube so you get bigger bubbles. Gas exchange does occur in the rising bubbles it comes from surface agitation. The more violent the agitation at the surface the greater the gas exchange and that agitation will be greater with large bubbles.

Reef Devils · Aug 16, 2023

Power is back on everything is alive!!!

Uncle99 · Aug 16, 2023

Reef Devils said:
Power is back on everything is alive!!!

Bet your very happy!
Nice ending….
Now your ready for the next outage.

Reef Devils · Aug 16, 2023

Uncle99 said:
Bet your very happy!
Nice ending….
Now your ready for the next outage.

Yea sir. And the generator is on its way. Thanks for all of the help everyone.

Uncle99 · Aug 16, 2023

Reef Devils said:
Yea sir. And the generator is on its way. Thanks for all of the help everyone.

Generator!
Oh ya!

Dr. Jim · Aug 16, 2023

Glad to hear everything is fine.
Check out this battery backup with solar panel. I'm probably going to buy one:

Reef Devils · Aug 16, 2023

Dr. Jim said:
Glad to hear everything is fine.
Check out this battery backup with solar panel. I'm probably going to buy one:

I actually just order my self a generator early today. You should definitely get one for yourself. I think it will save us many times and it sure will get use.

ninjamyst · Aug 16, 2023

You can easily get a battery operated air pump on Amazon for $20 or less. Life saver during power outages. Having a big generator for rest of house is great too.