Weather Warning!

[lock77]

According to the weather man we are in for a very rough night weather wise with a good chance of power cuts. Just wondering how long my fish could survive without heat ot filtration if the worst happens?

Thanx in advance

 

[fluttermoth]

If you think the power might go out, wrap the tank up with some blankets/duvets to conserve the heat. Do a water change when the power comes back, but your filter bacteria should easily survive.

 

[nikkifro8994]

Wrapping the tanks in a blanket or towel will insulate them a little. Also make sure the filter media stays wet. I had an HOB filter that whenever it turned off it  emptied the box where the media is. If your power goes out for a while, check to see if the media is staying wet inside the filter. If not, then place it in the tank until your power returns and the filter is running again.

 

[lock77]

Blankets at the ready! Filter media should be fine, I have 1 internal filter and the other external holds the water when its off. The lights have just started to flicker, not a good sign. This is what I get for moving halfway up a mountain.

 

[b3cca]

My power has been out for about 6 hours now.
I wrapped my tank with 2 blankets last night.
Just woke up and my tank water has only dropped by 1 degree celcius in those 6 hours overnight.

I have an internal so not worried about filter but am going to use my egg whisk thingy to oxygenate the water as well.