WMAS Discussion Forum : power off http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:12:30 +0000 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:45:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=64702 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[power off : if all else fails you can always...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525229&title=power-off#525229 Author: larseb
Subject: 64702
Posted: June 02 2013 at 7:45pm

if all else fails you can always stir the tank by hand]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:45:55 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525229&title=power-off#525229 <![CDATA[power off : My power was off for days and...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525215&title=power-off#525215 Author: napalm77
Subject: 64702
Posted: June 02 2013 at 5:23pm

My power was off for days and I never lost anything. ]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:23:03 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525215&title=power-off#525215 <![CDATA[power off : It&#039;s too late now, but my...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525210&title=power-off#525210 Author: ReefdUp
Subject: 64702
Posted: June 02 2013 at 4:11pm

It's too late now, but my tank survived a 9-day power outage in Ohio during Hurricane Ike (yes, I used Ohio and hurricane in the same sentence.) It was SPS-dominant too. I used a bicycle rack hook stuck into an electric drill to stir the tank and the battery-powered bubblers. Thankfully the outage occurred in September, so the temperature was constant.

Saying that, my tank when I first moved here crashed after a 32 hour power outage since it was located in the basement. The temp got down to 40 degrees (some survived, including SPS.) I ran battery-powered bubblers, and I wrapped the tanks in blankets. I even added the rechargeable heat packs, but they weren't enough.

I now just have a generator, battery backups on my Vortechs, and the battery powered bubblers. Not worth the worry anymore.]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2013 16:11:09 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525210&title=power-off#525210 <![CDATA[power off : I have a generator. I have used...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525204&title=power-off#525204 Author: laynframe
Subject: 64702
Posted: June 02 2013 at 3:29pm

I have a generator. I have used it 5 times in the last couple years, worth every penny

Edited by laynframe - June 02 2013 at 3:30pm]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:29:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525204&title=power-off#525204 <![CDATA[power off : My tank is a 180 so plenty of...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525012&title=power-off#525012 Author: suiso man
Subject: 64702
Posted: May 31 2013 at 12:33pm

My tank is a 180 so plenty of water :) and good news the power came back on, but now I am starting to think it might be a good idea to get a backup system if the power goes out. Mark I just may hit you up on calling you after my search :)]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 12:33:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525012&title=power-off#525012 <![CDATA[power off : Mine was out for 2.5 hours last...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525008&title=power-off#525008 Author: superchud
Subject: 64702
Posted: May 31 2013 at 12:07pm

Mine was out for 2.5 hours last night with no problems. That being said I was hooking up bubblers and vortechs to a battery back up when everything finally kicked back on. Also I was pouring tank water on the corals that were poking out of the water every 15 minutes or so and to my surprise none of them were slimmed up when every thing was up and running again. 

Stress was very high!!!!!!!

Needless to say a back up generator is getting installed soon.
]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 12:07:22 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525008&title=power-off#525008 <![CDATA[power off : Depends on how your tanks are...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525006&title=power-off#525006 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 64702
Posted: May 31 2013 at 11:55am

Depends on how your tanks are set up. Some tanks have no problems for hours or even days, especially the ones in the window and/or with less peripheral equipment.
I'd get those bubblers going right away and if you want to know more, call me or search here. Good advice is available immediately at your fingertips.

Aloha,
 Mark Hug
Almost always available to "talk reef"
Call or text 808-345-1049
]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 11:55:54 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525006&title=power-off#525006 <![CDATA[power off : I don&#039;t know on the time,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525005&title=power-off#525005 Author: Ann_A
Subject: 64702
Posted: May 31 2013 at 11:55am

I don't know on the time, but get those bubblers going ASAP! The fish are what you should be concerned about since they use the most oxygen. Inverts can survive without flow or oxygen for awhile. Hopefully this is short term. Good luck!

Somebody with more experience please home in!]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 11:55:45 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525005&title=power-off#525005 <![CDATA[power off : My wife just called and said the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525003&title=power-off#525003 Author: suiso man
Subject: 64702
Posted: May 31 2013 at 11:49am

My wife just called and said the power went off. How long do I have before everything starts to die? I have battery powered  air bubblers I can stick 1 in the 180 and 1 in the 24gal]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 11:49:53 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64702&PID=525003&title=power-off#525003