Hurricane Dennis

[dexter]

well, it looks like I'm at ground zero for this one. My FOWLR is looking great, just added 20lbs of LR today. However, after Ivan came through here, I know I will be w/out power for a week or two if Dennis hits.

My question: Will my tank be OK? no fish, 1 hermit crab, LR and LS. Any suggestions other than the obvious generator? :help:
Thanks for your thoughts. - Dxtr

 

[red79]

Well atleast you don't have to worry about fish. Good luck any way.

 

[philgmiami]

im in tampa florida.. i think where just getn the side of it, hopefully

 

[dexter]

Almost a Cat. 4 now. Not looking good for Pensacola....again.... I'm thinking my tank will be OK w/ LR and LS without the powerheads and filter running...yes? :notsure:
Dxtr

 

[monalisa]

Phil and Dexter,
Sorry, no idea on the mechanics of things, but I just wanted to jump in quick and wish you guys the best of luck. We'll be thinking about you.
Lisa :happyfish

 

[teresaq1]

I'm in cape coral, tring to get generater now. I am also looking into a battery backup for computers to run power head. If you can, i would at least try and run a battery airpump for curculaton. gasses might build up in tank, and kill lr and ls.,

 

[dexter]

Thanks Lisa. I'm hoping for the best, we're still reeling from Ivan.
Good idea teresa, I'll check w/ my LFS tomorrow.
Thx - Dxtr

 

[kimc]

We went through 3 hurricanes last summer. Someone suggested floating a ziplock bag of ice if things get too hot (if you can get ice!!). We have a generator, all we need to get is gas... I live in Central Florida, after hurricane Charley last year we drove all the way to Fort Walton Beach for a generator!!! I'm going to be ready this year. Good luck, Dennis looks really scary!!!

 

[kimc]

oh yea... you might want to have a water supply just in case you need to make water changes....

 

[maurice]

Dexter,
I am in the same boat with you on this one,i am in jay north of pensacola.It looks like we will get this one head on!

I do have a generator though.

 

[dexter]

my company will be bringing in generators on monday evening from Jacksonville, FL. Hopefully I can get one for here. However, the 2 weeks after Ivan, I was sleeping in an RV down by our warehouse! (chris farley impression)

Unfortunately in my position w/ the company, I have to be "on site" 24/7 while all the CEO's and presidents come to town....
Maybe my tank can finish cycling next week! lol :hilarious
Dxtr

 

[maurice]

Well let's just hope the house and tank make it through this one,if it keeps building like it has been we are in for one mean ride!

 

[rickd]

Good luck Dexter im over in Biloxi we had a scare with Cindy came right over the house but this one looks bad for all of us lets hope it turns and goes into the Atlantic.

I have a generator but Im going too have to fight the wife for it (The fish will win this one) Anyway Good Luck and god knows you dont need this one after last year. :scared:

 

[misslaina]

Dexter, I am in ft. walton, and I have been wondering about the same thing. I do not have a Generator, but If your power goes out from the storm, FEMA will reimburse you for one. That is if you can get to a store. I did a search on here and several posts in 03 about inverter for car batteries to use for powering power heads, etc. Also I learned you can get the battery powered pumps in walmart in the fishing section, besides your lfs. people also suggested not to put it on the bottom of the tank 'cause it will stir things up, although for you it may not be such a problem.

 

[f1shman]

Now thats one good thing about Illinois, very few natural diasters lol. Well I wish you guys the best of luck with your houses, yourselves, and fishtanks!! :happyfish

 

[maurice]

Originally Posted by F1shMan
Now thats one good thing about Illinois, very few natural diasters lol. Well I wish you guys the best of luck with your houses, yourselves, and fishtanks!! :happyfish
Thank you for the kind thoughts,i am more worried about my tanks and fishies than i am anything else!

 

[rickd]

Originally Posted by Maurice
Thank you for the kind thoughts,i am more worried about my tanks and fishies than i am anything else!

IM Thinking about buy a AC window Unit in the morning Just in case soo they dont get hot

 

[wiseman]

Hi I'm from Port Charlotte and Went through Charley.From what I know, the aquarium is probably the last thing you shoud worry about.

 

[maurice]

I know it is the last thing i should be thinking about,but i sure don't want them to suffer either,and the thought of losing everything just freaks me out!

 

[dexter]

G'day mates! Dennis is approaching Pensacola and guess what? My cycle is almost complete!! :jumping: lol Here's my tests from today:
Temp 80
Grav 1.025
Salinity 33
pH 8.0
Alk 5
Nitrites 20
nitrates 20
Ammonia ZERO!! woohooo :happy:
Unfortuately with the storm comming, and noone had any battery powerheads, air pumps, etc. I am now concerned that I will have to start from the begining w/ my cycle, or heaven forbid...my whole tank!

All of you in the path (I think i have the bullseye - live on Gulf beach highway 1 mile from Grand Lagoon for those who live in the area..) be safe and stay dry!
Peace! - Dxtr