Help my power is out!

[SirReefalot]

The power is out in my area I just wanted to know how long I have till my tank is dead! Pretty much all softies and zoos.... Tank has been off for maybe an hour and I don't get out of work till 3! Thanx in advanced

 

[jackson6745]

Stop at a bait and tackle store on your way home, or a walmart and getting a battery operated bubbler. Hard to say how long it will take for oxygen to deplete. Could be 4 hours could be all day.

 

[SirReefalot]

Thank you for the fast reply! Just got word from my girlfriend that the power just came back on! So fingers crossed it stays on!

 

[Custom05Taco]

Cover the tank with blankets wrap it up best you can

 

[Arati]

go buy a batter powered air pump they cost under 20$ .

 

[lnevo]

Since your power is back, take a look at the sticky with all the great ideas about being prepared for emergencies.

 

[Rob&Gab]

Dont forget a heater. with this weather your tank will be in the 40-50s in a matter of a few hours.

 

[oh207]

I hope is well. I've read that it takes 4+ hours before things start to die off. But it all depends on your setup. Battery powered air pumps are good to have.

 

[andylee]

I lasted for several days during last year's hurricane. Otherwise agree with what's above (although I'm not sure how you'd run a heater without electricity).

 

[peteyboyny]

since your power is back, take a look at the sticky with all the great ideas about being prepared for emergencies.

+1.

 

[lnevo]

Here's the link

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/showpost.php?p=457923