Urgent Power Outage

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  1. Hawaii777

    Hawaii777 Astrea Snail

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    Hello,

    I have xenia coral, button polyps and frog spawn coral. The power is out and the water is 68 degrees. Will that kills any of my corals? The power is said to be back on soon...
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    It might cause some problems, but if it is short term they should recover.
     
  4. Coasterofluv

    Coasterofluv Fire Worm

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    I dont know if you have any way to get hot water but I'd try to put some bags of hot water in there if you can. May help.
     
  5. 55gfowlr

    55gfowlr Zoanthid

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    In emergencies I used to use an inverter that plugged into my truck. Ran an extension chord to my tank and powered all the necessities. After having to do that 2 times in one year, I just got a generator.
     
  6. gcarroll

    gcarroll Zoanthid

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    +1 and I hope you listen! quickest way to rectify temp issues. Good luck!
     
  7. pho88

    pho88 Fire Worm

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    i thought i convection when you said using hot water......
    anyways +1 with the water
     
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  9. 55gfowlr

    55gfowlr Zoanthid

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    If you have a gas grill that'll heat some water with a quickness, then just bag it up..
     
  10. Coasterofluv

    Coasterofluv Fire Worm

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    brilliant!
     
  11. eddiecorrea

    eddiecorrea Plankton

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    Should be fine for a few hours.