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09-28-2007, 02:24 PM
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| | Gnarly Old Codfish
Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Silverdale, Washington Age: 59
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|  Cheap "insurance"
I like the idea of pumping air into aquarium until I discover power outage and get to generator. Power outages are among my greatest fears while traveling or being away from home for more then a day. $12.00 at Petsmart.
Just added to main tank. Am going to get another for Nano. Penn Plax Silent Air B11 Air Pump  Life insurance for your fish- the bubbles go ON when the power goes OFF! This battery powered air pump is a must for your precious aquarium fish. The pump automatically turns on when it detects no A.C. electricity, providing your fish with life-saving aeration during a power-outage.
It is this kind of thing that adds to peace of mind when away from home.  _________ AG "125," AquaC EV 180, 30 gal sump, "SCWD", 80 lbs LR, CoralSeaLife "Moonlite" Hood, PFO 250W HQI Mini-Pendant (SPS HQI 14000k bulb)
12 Gallon NanoCube - 24w stock PC 50/50 light "...nothing good ever happens fast in a reef tank, only bad things happen fast..."
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09-28-2007, 02:58 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami Age: 39
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great pump!!  theres nothing like having peace of mind  _________ 9YR OLD 90G 30G w/d Mag18 150G skimmer 692w MH,yel&kole tang,foxface,midas&convict blenny,B&G chromies,Blk/yel fin chromie blackcap,nemo,neon goby,6line; Blastomussa Merleti,Acan ,BUBBLE,Torch,LTA, Goniopora(2), Acropora(2),Brain, Moon, assort zoas, yel& G star polyps, R&G open brain, P&B ricordia, montiporas, cup&candy corals, enias,B/G mush,flower ane(2), cherry red mussa, dusters,cleaning crew  | |
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09-28-2007, 04:18 PM
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| | Gnarly Old Codfish
Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Silverdale, Washington Age: 59
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Originally Posted by lunatik_69  great pump!! theres nothing like having peace of mind | Plenty enough of other things to worry about...  | |
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09-28-2007, 05:26 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Awesome pump. Smart idea..... | |
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09-28-2007, 09:14 PM
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| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Menifee, CA Age: 36
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Great idea. Lot cheaper until I am able to buy a generator. | |
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09-28-2007, 09:15 PM
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| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Menifee, CA Age: 36
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Great idea. Good inbetween solution until I am able to save for a generator. | |
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09-28-2007, 09:25 PM
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| | Gnarly Old Codfish
Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Silverdale, Washington Age: 59
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Originally Posted by omard I like the idea of pumping air into aquarium until I discover power outage and get to generator. Power outages are among my greatest fears while traveling or being away from home for more then a day. $12.00 at Petsmart.
Just added to main tank. Am going to get another for Nano. Penn Plax Silent Air B11 Air Pump Life insurance for your fish- the bubbles go ON when the power goes OFF! This battery powered air pump is a must for your precious aquarium fish. The pump automatically turns on when it detects no A.C. electricity, providing your fish with life-saving aeration during a power-outage.
It is this kind of thing that adds to peace of mind when away from home. |
PS: It also comes with sicicon tubing and air stone. Big Al's $10.99  | |
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09-29-2007, 01:28 AM
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| | Feather Duster
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Do they make bigger pumps for bigger tanks or would one have to double or triple up on some of these???? | |
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09-29-2007, 03:11 AM
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| | Skunk Shrimp
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Williamsville, NY
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I learned the hard way - get the generator. Power went off for a week last Oct because of a freak snow storm. Lost everything because temp went to
55. Needless to sayI bought a generator. Insurance didn't cover anything! And don't be fooled by "Pet Coverage" - it doesn't cover you from a loss.
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