What to do during a 7 hour power outage.

[cornelius85]

I just learned, that there will be a 7 hour planned power outage in my area in two days. Never been in this situtaion. I would appreciate any  tips to get this through without a problem.

[DaveO]

I personally would do nothing. But you could increase aeration before hand to bump up oxygenation levels and skip feeding the day before and the day of the outage.

[xXInkedPhoenixX]

I agree with @DaveO, it shouldn't be an issue- but it is something to think about isn't it?

I live in an old neighborhood and power can go out easily. When I built my tanks I'm a worst case scenario kind of planner so all my tanks run 2 filters one of which is a sponge run by a lithum battery backed pump (had them before ACO had their version). Power goes out, that sponge keeps going. I also have several small power banks just in case I need to keep one going and I have a regular battery powered portable air bubbler. 

Edited May 7, 2022 by xXInkedPhoenixX

[Tihshho]

Agreed with both above statements if for a fact you know it's not going to be more than 7 hours. As nothing goes plan A, I always like to make sure to have a backup plan, in this case it would be backup batteries with an air pump. Depending on how many tanks a larger phone charger USB battery pack should be enough, but if you have more or a room a UPS might be more ideal.