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11/01/2006, 01:03 AM
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Power Outage...Now what???
Hey guys, there was a power outage in my area. It has been 4 hours since it went out and still hasent come back on. Will my stuff be able to survive (LTA, squamosa, softies, sps, leathers). How long do you think they will last with just a small portable air pump with an air stone in a 75g?
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11/01/2006, 11:00 AM
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Location: West Ky
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Go get you a battery and and a power inverter. That will help you run what you need... Just make sure you put on old towel under the battery! Just my 2 cents
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11/01/2006, 11:31 AM
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i have no idea but i have heard of people going a day or 2 without any real problems. water temp is the biggest issue IMO.
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11/01/2006, 11:35 AM
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Depending on where you are temperatures may be the biggest problem. As long as your tank is relatively clean and not overstocked it will be fine. I have had my tank go 1.5 weeks with no power after a hurricane. Everything wasn't very happy with the experience, but I didn't lose anything.
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11/01/2006, 11:40 AM
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depending on how often you lose power and for how long , the long term solution is to get a power generator. if you lose your power less than once a year the the battery backup with power inverter is the cheapest way to go .
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Go BIG or stay home Current Tank Info: 60x24x30 reef , twin pcx pumps 2 400 watt pfo 20k xm bulbs , 2 6100 tunze stream pumps |
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11/01/2006, 07:35 PM
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I might buy a 1,000 watt generator this weekend, there is a sale at a warehouse and their only $150
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11/01/2006, 11:58 PM
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I have three battery powered air pumps that come on when the power goes out (which happens often in Florida).
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"I fish by myself because lots of people don't like me, and the ones that do like me, well, I don't want them to know my spots." ><)))))*>--- Current Tank Info: 72 bow, 36" stand, 4 54W T5, vantec stealth fans, eheim 1260, mj 1200 & 2 Koralia #1 to WaveMaster Pro, CPR 24" Aquafuge HOB & 7100K PC, JBJ Arctica chiller, LiterMeter III |
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11/02/2006, 12:00 AM
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Criminal#58369 make sure 1000 watts is enough to power everything you need.
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"I fish by myself because lots of people don't like me, and the ones that do like me, well, I don't want them to know my spots." ><)))))*>--- Current Tank Info: 72 bow, 36" stand, 4 54W T5, vantec stealth fans, eheim 1260, mj 1200 & 2 Koralia #1 to WaveMaster Pro, CPR 24" Aquafuge HOB & 7100K PC, JBJ Arctica chiller, LiterMeter III |
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