Bluecan Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Hey guys, I was just looking for info or ideas for having some type of safety device in aquariums should you lose power and of course the filtration and air with it. I work 12 hour shifts and now that im getting into some more expensive fish I just want to know if there are any options? I know some of you have these aro's and ray's and such that range in the several thousands so I would imagine there is some type of safety device or system put in place if at all possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagani Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 I never really thought of it, I do have a battery powered airpump now though. A generator would be expensive but if I had the money I'd buy one with the fish I keep now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitaminz Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 You could use a UPS with battery backup. It is what IT guys use for our servers in case of a power outage. Depending on how much current you are drawing, and the UPS for how long it can last on the battery backup. If you would like, I could get you a price from Dell on one, I get very good pricing from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecan Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 sure check it out , i dont know what that is exactly, but i think for curiosity sake at the very least its worth looking into and pricing out thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murminator Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 You can get some cheap generators for under $500. I have a more expensive one I use for camping that I could use to power all my tanks, fridge,freezer, tv and a few lights if neadby BBQ, campstove, fireplace I'm ready for long power outage. I read of someguys use paint stirrers and coathangers on cordless drills to oxgenate the water in a long power outage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishkabod Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 What about canadian tires battery backup packs they advertise?? I would think those might be your cheapest and safest bet. Just have a good air pump attatched to it. I wish you could find a filter that has 2 modes available and switches it's speed and power level when on battery backup. Good luck L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baos Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 The battery backups don't last quite as long as you would think. It'll give you a few hours on an air pump. I have access to a backup generator. For the $300 or so bux it's well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgofishn Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Good Post!! Hey Pagani, what brand is your air pump, I was about to buy one from BA's the one that takes 2 D cell, but the sales guys sale they are not worth it. He also suggested UPS. From my experience the UPS batteries have to be replaced about every 20 months. Now you guys with the generators, don't you have to be at home to switch them on and are they not fueled by gasoline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagani Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Good Post!! Hey Pagani, what brand is your air pump, I was about to buy one from BA's the one that takes 2 D cell, but the sales guys sale they are not worth it. He also suggested UPS. From my experience the UPS batteries have to be replaced about every 20 months. Now you guys with the generators, don't you have to be at home to switch them on and are they not fueled by gasoline? I just went to look for it but I couldn't find it. I bought it at golds to use to bring my arowana up to edmonton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baos Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 You have to be at home to switch them on. If by chance I am not at home I have someone with a set of keys who knows what to do. They don't use too much gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishkabod Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 A few hours is better than nothing and mosre than likely you'd hear about the outtage and have enough time to get home to do damage control not to mention that power companies RARELY EVER have outages that last more than an hour here in edmonton. The first and last one I've ever experinced was the one last summer that lasted at least 15 hours. Just something to think about. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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