What redundant equipment should I have?

Swingline77 · Aug 4, 2018

In case something fails, what should I have extra of? I have an extra return pump, and am thinking of selling it. My thinking is that if/when my pump goes out, I can get another at a local pet store in less than a day. Or maybe I should keep it...

I already have two heaters.

Anything else?

Crabs McJones · Aug 4, 2018

Spare heater, spare return pump are the two big ones IMO. I also have spare MP10 wetsides, as well as spare Hydor pumps incase of an emergency

MTBake · Aug 4, 2018

Temperature controller. And double check it's accuracy

MTBake · Aug 4, 2018

I like to keep more salt mix than I need. Stock some extra carbon block and sediment filters for the ro/di system. Some kind of battery backup pump is good to have in case of power outages.

Gareth elliott · Aug 4, 2018

Spare small tank, and some sort of removable biomedia in your sump. Even if not using a full qt. The ability to have an instant hospital tank is invaluable.

Katrina71 · Aug 4, 2018

A battery powered air pump for power outages.

Crabs McJones · Aug 4, 2018

Katrina71 said:
A battery powered air pump for power outages.

That's a good one. I'll add to that either a UPS battery backup, or if your area is more prone to long power outages a portable gas generator.

Katrina71 · Aug 4, 2018

Check out Aquatop. They sense when the power goes out. They have them on eBay.

Fin · Aug 4, 2018

I used two aqualifter pumps on my ATO. If one goes down while I am away, the other will continue to add water.

Retro Reefer · Aug 4, 2018

Swingline77 said:
In case something fails, what should I have extra of? I have an extra return pump, and am thinking of selling it. My thinking is that if/when my pump goes out, I can get another at a local pet store in less than a day. Or maybe I should keep it...

I already have two heaters.

Anything else?

The two biggest back up items would be return pump and heater.. not sure I would trust your LFS to have the size you need in stock when you need it and if you have to order one your looking at a few days minimum unless you pay for expedited shipping. I keep a couple cheap back up pumps to run a tank if needed until I can get the exact replacement.