Power outtage!

Jake_the_reefer · Jul 9, 2019

So I am experiencing a power outtage, there is no reason for it to be out it's a beautiful day out. How long can my 20g reef tank (2 clowns as livestock) survive without issues how often should I stir the water for aeration

BadFish619 · Jul 9, 2019

Just take a pitcher and fill with tank water dump back in 10 times like every hour. No backup battery power air?

Jake_the_reefer · Jul 9, 2019

BadFish619 said:
Just take a pitcher and fill with tank water dump back in 10 times like every hour. No backup battery power air?

Not yet. I'm getting tea for the outtage and am going to run to Walmart if it's going to be long

gtrider · Jul 9, 2019

go buy a battery powered air stone. where do you live- what's the outside temp high/low?

KStatefan · Jul 9, 2019

Jake_the_reefer said:
So I am experiencing a power outtage, there is no reason for it to be out it's a beautiful day out. How long can my 20g reef tank (2 clowns as livestock) survive without issues how often should I stir the water for aeration

I doubt the power company turned it off for no reason multiple reasons for a power outage besides bad weather.

Jake_the_reefer · Jul 9, 2019

Power is back on, a squirrel got itsself fried

KStatefan · Jul 9, 2019

Glad you are back up and running.

Jake_the_reefer · Jul 9, 2019

When I move I need a generator

Jet915 · Jul 9, 2019

I bought an APC battery that runs a powerhead for 4 hours and a portable generator that i store in my garage after i had a power outtage last summer.

W1ngz · Jul 9, 2019

I just spent 16$ on one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/Penn-Plax-Operated-Aquarium-Automatic/dp/B004PBIKHU

madweazl · Jul 9, 2019

A number of years back, we had a power outage in San Diego that last about 12 hours at our place. Naturally, it was one of the hottest days too! I stirred the water around by hand every couple hours and everything made it without issue.

BadFish619 · Jul 9, 2019

madweazl said:
A number of years back, we had a power outage in San Diego that last about 12 hours at our place. Naturally, it was one of the hottest days too! I stirred the water around by hand every couple hours and everything made it without issue.

I remember that day... soooooo hot, same with me just kept at it every hour or so and everyone was fine...

Jake_the_reefer · Jul 9, 2019

Everything is happy again

Zero1091 · Jul 9, 2019

Get a Honda Eu series Generator
Find one used and use it to power everything on a tank, chiller, pumps, etc. Best investment

madweazl · Jul 9, 2019

Zero1091 said:
Get a Honda Eu series Generator
Find one used and use it to power everything on a tank, chiller, pumps, etc. Best investment

The Predator (Harbor Freight) and Wen (Home Depot etc.) are comparable and half the price. Money no issue, the Yamaha is cheaper than the Honda and every bit as good if not better.