What equipment to run battery backup

[jhatfield]

Just got an APC battery backup for a 40 gal cube. I would love to hear what people choose to run on backup power.

Right now I'm thinking water turnover/circulation is critical so wave makers or return pump are at the top of the list. What else is on the must run list?

 

[Ou8me2]

Those APC's won't last long unless you spend a lot of money on a good one and then really not as long as you might need. I use an Icecap Battery Backup myself. You really only need to wave makers for circulation. I mean the best solution would be having a generator, but that can get expensive.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/battery-backup-icecap.html

 

[AdamNC]

1 pump for flow and a heater. Coral can go a few days with no light but they NEED flow and heat.

 

[jhatfield]

Much thanks!

 

[bk_market]

My emergency kit include a powerhead for flow, a battery air stone pump and a heater. If it is in the summer then I have some ice bag floating in the tank :D