back up power

[Don Trinko]

Nice to see this section. I live in Ohio and we lose power 3 to 5 times a year. Not a big problem untill I bought these high$ heat loving fish!
I have a battery with an inverter with a trickle charger near my Discus tanks. Our local power company provided me with an opertunity to test my setup a couple of weeks ago. The outage was only 1 1/2 hours but everything worked fine.
I also has several portable propane heaters to help keep things warm. Don T.

[Tropical Haven]

Don, how many tanks do you have running?

[MaryPa]

My dear son was tired of my flipping out when the power went out so he got me this massive generator for my fish.:) Being kind hearted as I am I even let hubbie plug his tv in. I think a generator is a necessity to a fishkeeper.

[jeep]

My dear son was tired of my flipping out when the power went out so he got me this massive generator for my fish.:) Being kind hearted as I am I even let hubbie plug his tv in. I think a generator is a necessity to a fishkeeper.

You raised him right!!! :D And I'm sure your hubby appreciated you sharing that outlet for his TV ;) Just remind him of your generosity when it's time to buy another tank and more fish :antlers:

[fishmama]

Don,

How nice of the local power company to give you that opportunity!

;-)

[Don Trinko]

I have 14 tanks total but only 3 with discus. In the living room I have a 75 with 8 discus and a 55 with 5 severum. In an upstairs bedroom I hav 3 29's( 2 have discus, one will have eventualy), 2 20's( angels), 1 15(empty), 2 10's( hatchets,tiger barbs rasbora etc.), 1 5g (sick tank for small fish) and 2 21/2g betta tanks (5 male bettas). In our bedroom is 1 10g that has fish my wife likes in it.
I have a 800 watt inverter upstairs in th room with all the tanks. I have a 400w inverter for the 75 downstairs. Both are sitting near the tanks with a 115 amp hour battery and a small automatic charger. I have 2 extra battery's on the back porch.
Don T.

[Tropical Haven]

Your house sounds like mine with tanks in every room. :D

I use inverters on mine too, thats what I was gonna suggest to you but I see you are already doing it.

[Don Trinko]

Thanks Scott; I also have a 1500w generator but going out in the cold to refuel it, start it ( 2 pulls) and temperary wireing are not fun. I will do it if all other opions fail but not my 1st choice.
We also have 2 portable LP heaters ( they take the 1.16 lb tanks) and a kerosene heater to help keep the house warm and save a little battery energy by not having to use the tank heaters as much.
We have natural gas heat so I am considering a ventless heater.
Each year I try to be a little better prepaired. Don T.