emergency power outage

[shalegac]

My power is out! We have severe ice storms here in MI right now and it doesn't look like we will be getting power back any time soon. I have a ten gallon and I'm afraid of what will happen in such a small tank. Any suggestions?

 

[madrefkepr]

You can wrap the tank in a heavy blanket to help keep the temp up.

 

[bowfront]

Get a battery operated air pump and airstone going if you haven't already. A bait air pump available at Walmart or bait stores will do fine.

 

[fishfarmer]

A power inverter (available at Walmart or auto supply stores) plugged into a car cigarette lighter may be able to run a small heater or powerhead or airstone. You can also hook these up to a car battery near your tank if your car is too far away.

 

[Cazreef]

Sorry about the power. I'm going through it right now also.

Follow the advice above. In times of power outages, Wallmart is your friend!

 

[CAT]

battery-powered air pump and a blanklet - and hope for the best.

Good luck guys, hope it's not out too long.

 

[King Jason]

battery-powered air pump and a blanklet - and hope for the best.

Good luck guys, hope it's not out too long.

Yup, I have three battery powered air pumps standing by at all times for my tank. They work very well. The ones I got can even be setup to kick on when the power goes out!