Mistakes to avoid during winter

zert11797 · Nov 3, 2020

Winter is right around the corner, I was wondering what I should be careful of so my reef tank will be ok. Also, how do you ship coral in the winter?

New&no clue · Nov 3, 2020

Welcome to the Reef. I live in Maine so that means lots of power outages in winter due to snow/ice storms. I have a backup generator and I have battery backups for powerhead. Also I usually use two heaters in the winter to keep temp consistent and have a backup. I've bought and received fish and corals in the winter. The biggest thing is buying from a reputable place. If you want to ship your own, heat packs are a must.

fishface NJ · Nov 3, 2020

For shipping: cardboard box with insulted foam box inside. must place heat pack inside foam box

This is the Meet & Greet forum made to introduce yourself. When asking questions, it would be best to place thread in correct forum. Again welcome to R2R

Jimbhoy13 · Nov 3, 2020

Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

Cell · Nov 3, 2020

Welcome to R2R! Evaporation increases in the winter and ambient temp can decrease. Watch your reservoir levels and make sure your heaters are working properly and ideally on a controller.

WIReefer · Nov 3, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!! Having an extra heater laying around wouldn’t be a bad thing!

Ippyroy · Nov 3, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

Fred2482 · Nov 3, 2020

Welcome! Power outages, heaters!

MERKEY · Nov 3, 2020

Hello and welcome to R2R!

Heat pads and more water is always a good idea ;)

vetteguy53081 · Nov 3, 2020

Prepare for storms which bring outages and temperature drops
Harbor freight sells moving blankets for $8
- moving blankets to wrap the tank
- heat packs to tape to tank for warmth
- battery operated lantern for ambient lighting
- battery operated air pump with air stone for water movement and oxygen
- generator if affordable

NeonRabbit221B · Nov 3, 2020

Welcome to R2R. Battery air pumps, battery backups, generators and similar are all pretty critical if you live in a snowy area. Keeping an eye on the weather to plan for issues with power and live stock orders.