Okay so just a second ago I lost power what do I do because I don’t know when the power will go back on. What do I do to help my fish?!
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My tank is only 20gallonsHow big is your tank? The more volume, the longer it takes to lose your temp. It’s nice to have a battery powered air stone, but years ago in your situation I’d just turn up the heat in my place and swirl my arm around in the tank every so often to keep it oxygenated. I usually worry more about the food in my fridge than I do with my tank.
It’s not so bad. You could wrap some towels around your tank and tape them together. It might help a bit. As mentioned, these critters get shipped around and survive for quite some time. You’re pretty good for about 16 hours if you can keep the water oxygenated and the temp doesn’t get below 70 IMO.My tank is only 20gallons
Okay but what if it goes on for longerIt’s not so bad. You could wrap some towels around your tank and tape them together. It might help a bit. As mentioned, these critters get shipped around and survive for quite some time. You’re pretty good for about 16 hours if you can keep the water oxygenated and the temp doesn’t get below 70 IMO.
Hopefully we don’t get to that point. How’s your place as far as heating goes? Any friends in the hobby in your area that might have battery powered air stones or even someone with a generator you could borrow? Is there a local fish store that you can get in touch with that might be able to help? Do you have to work tomorrow or have any other obligations that you have to leave the tank for an extended period of time?Okay but what if it goes on for longer
No friends with any equipment and no obligationsHopefully we don’t get to that point. How’s your place as far as heating goes? Any friends in the hobby in your area that might have battery powered air stones or even someone with a generator you could borrow? Is there a local fish store that you can get in touch with that might be able to help? Do you have to work tomorrow or have any other obligations that you have to leave the tank for an extended period of time?
You might be able to get an idea of when your power will be back from your provider. You can give them a call or check out their social media websites.
I’d just keep nursing it then. What Sim2142 mentions is very good advice. Warm water in a container can help keep that temp up. You can wave your hand over the top of corals to keep slime from accumulating on top. Gonna have to be patient and let it play out. You probably won’t be able to take much serious action until tomorrow anyways.No friends with any equipment and no obligations