Post by Carl on Sept 29, 2018 9:58:07 GMT -5
This article from "Aquarium/Pond Answers" has been updated
www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2007/08/aquarium-moving.html
Here is an excerpt:
Here are several suggestions:
* Stirring the aquarium with a small clean paddle. This can be done gently enough to not cause too much stress to fish while providing water moving and oxygen/CO2 exchange (depending on paddle size and aquarium size; obviously a smaller paddle for a smaller tank).
* Keeping a Battery automatic air pump connected at all times to the aquarium. The best way is via a small Sponge Filter as pictured to the left, although for better yet effectiveness in removing ammonia/nitrites, I suggest that a separate sponge filter be connected to a continuous running pump then this Sponge filter be reconnected to the battery pump during the power failure.
An example of where this saved a client's aquarium was a client with a single marine aquarium in a small strip mall. The mall had a major fire, yet the aquarium kept running and while some acrylic trim warped, all the fish survived to both the firemen and client's amazement.
Where to purchase: Aquarium Battery Air Pump
* This same idea as above can be used except a Non-Stop Battery pump is employed so that the Sponge filter is always biologically seasoned or does not require reconnection to the battery air pump during power failures.
Where to purchase: Non Stop Air Pump, AC/DC Heavy Duty for power failures
* The use of a DC to AC inverter (which is then connected to an Deep cycle RV Battery. I have found that a fully charged deep cycle battery can run the average aquarium for days without re-charging.
This application is even better for aquarium rooms where multiple aquariums are present.
An example where this application made a big difference was during a rolling black out in Los Angeles Suburbs.
In a local fish store I set up, during one of the rolling black outs, our deep cycle batteries with inverters kicked in and ran critical functions including cash registers. A local news crew (KFWB) was driving by and could see that we were still open for business and interviewed our staff.
A fully charged Series 24 Deep Cycled RV Battery can run 100 watts of appliances (pumps, etc.) for a good amount of time, with two connected in parallel you can double your output time.
This can also run a heater, but keep in mind that a 200 watt heater (as an example) can take out even a heavy duty/deep cycle RV battery in a short amount of time.
If you do decide to keep an inverter, make sure to get the largest and best you can afford. My suggestion is a 400 Watt modified or better pure since wave inverter as a minimum.
The battery and inverter can be kept in a closest or garage with a trickle charger attached ready for any emergency.
Carl
www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2007/08/aquarium-moving.html
Here is an excerpt:
Here are several suggestions:
* Stirring the aquarium with a small clean paddle. This can be done gently enough to not cause too much stress to fish while providing water moving and oxygen/CO2 exchange (depending on paddle size and aquarium size; obviously a smaller paddle for a smaller tank).
* Keeping a Battery automatic air pump connected at all times to the aquarium. The best way is via a small Sponge Filter as pictured to the left, although for better yet effectiveness in removing ammonia/nitrites, I suggest that a separate sponge filter be connected to a continuous running pump then this Sponge filter be reconnected to the battery pump during the power failure.
An example of where this saved a client's aquarium was a client with a single marine aquarium in a small strip mall. The mall had a major fire, yet the aquarium kept running and while some acrylic trim warped, all the fish survived to both the firemen and client's amazement.
Where to purchase: Aquarium Battery Air Pump
* This same idea as above can be used except a Non-Stop Battery pump is employed so that the Sponge filter is always biologically seasoned or does not require reconnection to the battery air pump during power failures.
Where to purchase: Non Stop Air Pump, AC/DC Heavy Duty for power failures
* The use of a DC to AC inverter (which is then connected to an Deep cycle RV Battery. I have found that a fully charged deep cycle battery can run the average aquarium for days without re-charging.
This application is even better for aquarium rooms where multiple aquariums are present.
An example where this application made a big difference was during a rolling black out in Los Angeles Suburbs.
In a local fish store I set up, during one of the rolling black outs, our deep cycle batteries with inverters kicked in and ran critical functions including cash registers. A local news crew (KFWB) was driving by and could see that we were still open for business and interviewed our staff.
A fully charged Series 24 Deep Cycled RV Battery can run 100 watts of appliances (pumps, etc.) for a good amount of time, with two connected in parallel you can double your output time.
This can also run a heater, but keep in mind that a 200 watt heater (as an example) can take out even a heavy duty/deep cycle RV battery in a short amount of time.
If you do decide to keep an inverter, make sure to get the largest and best you can afford. My suggestion is a 400 Watt modified or better pure since wave inverter as a minimum.
The battery and inverter can be kept in a closest or garage with a trickle charger attached ready for any emergency.
Carl
