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    Default Re: Power Out again #2

    Quote Originally Posted by alcastro View Post
    Solar panel. You have hot water heater in your garage, you will be OK
    thought about it but too expensive and other half didn't approve.

    Quote Originally Posted by ktltn04 View Post
    Sure. I need some big adult discus for my set up
    Sure, how come I don't know any thing about new big tank? How big?


    Quote Originally Posted by NAB View Post
    Run a long extension cable to the nearest house with power. Psst. They will be sleeping and not even notice.
    I wish but the whole neighborhood is out of power.


    Quote Originally Posted by Nick Klimkowski View Post
    sorry to here that Tony, i have been haveing the same problems. i have been looking into a generator.
    tThank you Nick . I am just mad because they do it at this busy time.
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    Default Re: Power Out again #2

    alright all battery air pumps are on. 1 hour went by so far so good and current temp is 47 degree F. Will see in the morning.
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    Default Re: Power Out again #2

    We used to live where frequent ice storms knocked out our power at least once a winter. What I would do with my discus tank(s) was wrap them in blankets, sleeping bags, quilts, heavy winter coats and leave a small opening at the top for air to enter, set the battery air stone going, and leave the tank alone till power came back on, sometimes more than a day or two. The tanks never got cold, and the fish did fine. Good luck!
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    Default Re: Power Out again #2

    wow!!! that is amazing, Barb. your house must be isolated very good, my garage is not. just over an hour left, can't wait to found out how my babies doing
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    Default Re: Power Out again #2

    Tony,
    What kind of battery operated air pump do you have?

    Quote Originally Posted by MKD View Post
    I got a notice they'll cut power again just a month after last PowerOut and this time is from 12/20 11pm - 12/21 7am. Last night temp dropped down in the low 40 degree and heaters work hard to keep the right temp (i know eastcoast colder than this). I'll get battery air pump out and will see how it goes in few days.

    Merry Christmas everyone,


    Tony

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    Default Re: Power Out again #2

    http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-sup...air-pumps.html

    from our sponsors kensfish. it runs good and has 2 outlets which requires 4x D batteries. I leave 1 in main tank and other in sump.
    Last edited by MKD; 12-22-2013 at 11:19 AM.
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    Default Re: Power Out again #2

    alright back running normal. displace tank drops to 80 degree, tanks in garage drop from 75-77 degree depends size of the tank. Thank you A. Tan let me borrow extra air pump and everyone' s wishes, comments,and suggestions.

    Merry Christmas everyone!!!
    Tony
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    Default Re: Power Out again #2

    Good to hear about that Tony. I'm sure now you're busy with big WC for all tanks


    Trung.

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