Hello everyone!
So I am doing my research regarding installing a battery backup for my aquarium and have come across a few questions. I am hoping someone can provide some input.
6 foot 165 gallon aquarium. I am currently running 2 Reef Octo Pulse 4's and 2 Tunze 6095's for flow. These are controlled via an Apex.
I have read that the IceCap Battery Backup works with the Octo Pulse powerheads.
My questions:
1.) Can the battery backup work even though the pumps are controlled via the Apex?
2.) When the power goes out, will the pumps just turn on full blast?
3.) My Octo Pulse powerheads are currently not pointed up for surface agitation. Should they be in the event of a power failure? (I wasn't sure if this is necessary for water oxygenation)
I appreciate any feedback. Just trying to do this all correctly.
Thanks again!!
Marc
So I am doing my research regarding installing a battery backup for my aquarium and have come across a few questions. I am hoping someone can provide some input.
6 foot 165 gallon aquarium. I am currently running 2 Reef Octo Pulse 4's and 2 Tunze 6095's for flow. These are controlled via an Apex.
I have read that the IceCap Battery Backup works with the Octo Pulse powerheads.
My questions:
1.) Can the battery backup work even though the pumps are controlled via the Apex?
2.) When the power goes out, will the pumps just turn on full blast?
3.) My Octo Pulse powerheads are currently not pointed up for surface agitation. Should they be in the event of a power failure? (I wasn't sure if this is necessary for water oxygenation)
I appreciate any feedback. Just trying to do this all correctly.
Thanks again!!
Marc