24 Hour Power Outage - Sharing My Lessons

[Ryan]

I make sure my generator is easy to start for 2 reasons, #1 Inlive in Alberta where -30 is common in the winter and #2 I have a family. I make sure that generator runs easy because you dont want to be messing around when its -30 outside. A decent generator will let you back feed your panel and allow you to run a couple lights in the house and your furnace at the very least. From there you could run a heater, skimmer, and return pump. So you could make sure water is moving, it is staying warm, and air is getting into the system via the skimmer.

Hopefully people read this and setup some no power redundancies for their home and aquarium.

[Dresden]

Good advice everyone. Next time I'll be quicker on the generator setup now that I have everything ready to go.

I ordered one of these as well in a pinch:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I read that a battery powered airstone is good as well to heave on hand.

[Tom R]

My system around 400 gal includes a 180 gal a 125 gal a 75 gal and a 90 gal sump.

I have a small generator for any lengthy Power outage.

I have a Toyota Tacoma and it came with an inverter built into the Box. I have a heavy duty extension cord that I run from the truck in my garage to the tanks.
I then run 1 heater and my amp master return pump for 10 - 15 min every 2 hours to help nurse the system until the power comes on. Living in the lower Mainland I do not have to worry about -20 or -30.

You most important issue is some kind of water movement as the water sits the salt (being heavier than water) content drops to the bottom of the tank and suffocates your fish and corals.

Remember your plan is only effective if you test it and it works, so once or twice a year testing for a power outage will give you peace of mind.