OH NO!! power outage... what do i DO?????

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  1. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    well its only pretty until it makes it dangerous...

    It snowed here in GA so much!! and right now there is a power outage here at my area...

    what the heck do i do? my fish are in danger if lights wont come back:cry:
    edit..im in my phone thats why i can post this.
     
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  2. 2in10

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    Do you have any battery power air pumps?
     
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  3. pgreef

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    How long has it been out?

    the most important thing is circulation. Stir the water frequently with a large spoon or spatula. If the temp drops too low heat some water and poor it into a hot watr bottle and float it in your tank. Don't poor the water in directly.

    If you have an inverter you may be able to use that to run a powerhead from a car battery.

    If you have a generator start it up.
     
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  5. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    dont have a generator.
    its been out for 15mins. maybe 20?
    dont have an inverter.
    how do i heat a water bottle without electricity to heat the water?
     
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    Battery operated air pumps will do wonders, as far as O2 and circulation. As for how to heat the tank is a good ? Living in South Fla, I have never had that problem. Maybe using some candles can work some how.



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  7. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    ok i just read it all ( main points) will follow in case the light doesnt come back
     
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  8. 2in10

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    Do you have a camp stove?
     
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  9. elweshomayor

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    no:-/ ill start a fire at my back yard if i have to
     
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    make a fire? idk thats just what came to mind.
     
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