backup power supply

[drewster]

Any of you guys have backup power supply units on your saltwater tank in case the power does go out awhile. What kind do you guys have and how much did it cost? ALso, where did you purchase it?

 

[silversides]

Now that I have more money involved with my tanks and I got to know the fish/crabs I was wondering the same thing. What do you do when you loose power? Mr Salty I know your out there....help

 

[mr . salty]

Depending on the tank size and water quality,I have read that the tank will be OK for up to 5 hours before you should start to worry. I have seen O2 tablets that you drop into the water. I think they work kinda like alka seltser,as far as the bubbles.I saw them at a bait and tackle shop to keep live bait alive. As for filteration,I guess you could do water changes,and probably wouldn't hurt to stir the water around every so often. They also sell battery powered air pumps.And you can get those power inverters that you hook up to a car battery and run the whole tank. Thats about all I can think of,other than to say NOW is the time to start thinking about what you are going to do if this happens. Because when the whole town goes black,your pretty much screwed.