Powers out oxygen question

[Reefer madness92]

How often should I be dumping water back in for oxygen Iv been doing it every 30 min I assume this cause fish are ok in bags for this long. Please and thanks

[Reefer madness92]

Nvm it's back:bigsmile:

[kkiel02]

I would think that is ok. Is the power still out? I have an inverter for my car I just hook up to a powerhead when the power goes out.

[Reefer madness92]

Hmmm it shut back off like 1 minute after I post nvm.... Not cool

[Reefer madness92]

Poor things the power went out at 2 last night they were without flow and oxygen til this morning

[Sherita]

A battery operated aerator can save you tank in a situation like this. Just go to walmart, and back in the fishing section you will find the bait bucket bubblers. They will last quite a while on two batteries, and will keep your tank oxygenated until the power comes back on. Watch your temperature......if too hot, float baggies of ice, if too cold, float baggies of hot water.

I am wired for a generator, but I realize this is not an option for everyone.

I have even heard of people saving their tanks by using a kitchen whisk to agitate the water and get oxygen into it.

With the storms that came through here last night, I am not surprised that folks are out of power. I drove right into that mess on my way home from Dallas, it got a bit interesting.

[Reefer madness92]

Not too worried about temp my house is at 80 thanks for the replies

[350gt]

I would just slide my magnet algae scraper back and forth a few times when ours would go out..

[Reefer madness92]

Not a bad idea but I'm gonna go with the battery pumps so I don't have to worry

[350gt]

Ya, I been meaning to buy some aswell but always forget when I'm at Walmart or academy.

[Reefer madness92]

Can't blame u it always feels like it can wait til it happens

[BSJF]

If you can find them, the best battery backup pumps are the ones you can plug in. They sense when the power goes out and only turn on when the power is out, but they come on automatically.