So after reading this thread, it sounds like water circulation and heat are the 2 main issues you need to watch in case of a power outage. I am wondering if it would be as easy as hooking the power for those two up to a rv battery (or similar) with a dc to ac converter. Anyone use this "getto" sounding method?
many people use this method believe it or not! it works out great! it lasts sometimes 2-3 days depending on the power required to put on it. if you just have an old boat battery (because you rarely use boats in the winter) many just use that and charge it up good so it is ready to go for when it storms. then after you simply just recharge it.
i just use a battery powered air pump for my tank (also use it for fishing in my minnow bucket) but my power rarely goes out. i think last year with all of the storms and tornados my power went out 1 time and only for 3-4 seconds. my girlfriend however who lives 1/2 mile away, hers goes out every single storm lol so i got the lucky end of the deal with the power outages. i told her i would never move there due to that and me having reef tanks lol!
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