Protecting my freshwater fish and plants from hurricanes

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  1. willig

    willig Plankton

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    I have a 60 gall. will get australian rainbow fish and live plants and I was told that if a hurricane hits and the power is out for a long time, I should get a UPC to keep the canister filter running. I can't have a generator in my condo. I live in Florida.
    Any suggestions?
     
    willig, Oct 8, 2009
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  2. dees reef

    dees reef Feather Duster

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    Dr fosters has a battery powered airrator, I assume oxygen is the main problem in a power outtage. It only runs about six hours though, you'll want to stock up on batteries.
     
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  3. willig

    willig Plankton

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    Thank you. I'm also thinking about a battery that backs up the filter....I thank you for your suggestion,
     
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  4. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    no generator? even the mechanical generator ones?
     
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  5. willig

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    I don't even know whAt a mechanical generator is. I guess if it doesn't run on fuel the condo would allow me to use it. As long as there are no fumes I don't see why not. Where can I get them?
     
    willig, Oct 10, 2009
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