My power shut off...

[edc_aquarium]

My power just shut off and i dont know what to do about my tank

 

[AlexStinson]

You are fine for a couple hours. If temp isn't a huge issue where you are, I would just go grab a little battery powered air pump from walmart or your local sporting goods store (it will be in the fishing section). If is going to be several days I would look at ways to get a generator or run your return pump off an inverter for your car.

 

[mahindra.dev]

If you are home. For the immediate response water flow. So battery operated pumps from Walmart, # of pumps depending on the size of the tank.
Then if temps start to creep, ice in a bag and float

 

[Brew12]

I'm guessing you don't have a generator or battery with inverter available (such as a 120v outlet in your car).

In my opinion the 2 most dangerous issues for shorter term outages are oxygen levels and ammonia. Every 30 minutes or so take something like a kitchen whisk and agitate the surface of the water violently to promote gas exchange. If you have a larger tank, stir the water through the tank with a large spoon or flat board. Just something to get the water flowing through the rocks.

Most tanks do just fine even left alone for a few hours but this is what I would do to be on the safer side.

 

[edc_aquarium]

I have a air pump pumping air into the tank now

 

[Dom]

It isn't much, but it will provide power for ESSENTIAL equipment. For the price, it's perfect for short term emergencies.

https://www.harborfreight.com/900-m...63cc-2-cycle-gas-generator-epacarb-63025.html

 

[EYE-CANDY AQUATICS]

The main issue when power goes out is there is no flow in the tank and now way to replace the oxygen in the water. By adding a better powered pump to the tank you can last a couple days without light with minimal loss