Budget doesn't exist in this hobby: Brian's 45g Build

[spit.fire]

Originally Posted by albert_dao

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I'm not a lanky redneck!

[Etaloche]

Power just went out with an exam in an hour. Don't think I've been this stressed in a while.

[albert_dao]

Should be fine for a few hours bro. You can manually aerate the tank with a whisk if you are worried.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Fortunately his power went back on already.

[Etaloche]

Yup luckily it came back on right before either had to leave for exam. Going to JL to buy a battery powered air pump after class in case it happens again since the storm in N Van is still pretty intense.

[albert_dao]

if you have a DC powerhead, just grab a batter backup from a computer store man. Worth the price of admission.

[Etaloche]

Originally Posted by albert_dao

if you have a DC powerhead, just grab a batter backup from a computer store man. Worth the price of admission.

Gah I wanna upgrade to DC powerheads and battery backup but initial cost to get both is pretty significant. I think my wave box is DC. Been wanting to upgrade powerheads but maybe battery backup should come first after this experience.

[The Guy]

Originally Posted by Etaloche

Yup luckily it came back on right before either had to leave for exam. Going to JL to buy a battery powered air pump after class in case it happens again since the storm in N Van is still pretty intense.

They work pretty good and supply lots of aeration, that's all I use and wrap the tank with a heavy quilt or sleeping bag and leave the lights off. while I'm away from home.
When home I run my genset if necessary depending on how long the power is off, 12 hours this time.
Battery powered air pump $15 and change so I have two on hand.

[Etaloche]

This was the package I was looking at so that I can run both pumps off a single controller as I'm running out of electrical outlets very fast now.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/222033417765?...24efcb3ce&cp=1