Cyber-Burn
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Whistler is a good brand of power inverters. I used one to run the heaters in one of my vehicles. The other I don't know the name of the brand off the top of my head.
Need moving help/advice Urgent!
- Thread starter Joshua Tree
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As far as inverters go try the Colemans there pretty decent inverters. Truthfully if it was me I would go to a local Truck Stop and see what they have. The ones in local stores (wal-mart K-mart )are not as strong as whats sold in Truckstops. After All truckdrivers use these everyday. Get at least a 750 watt or better to do the job. Most come with enough cable to run directly to the battery which is also the safest way to install one DO NOT use a ciggarette lighter plug in they get excessively hot.
Tracy
BTW i do drive a truck for a living
Tracy
BTW i do drive a truck for a living
Tennsquire
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I've moved my tanks a couple of times, both successfully. I used several of the large round Gatorada jugs with screw-on tops, the kind you see on the sidelines of football games. Since they're insulated, I didn't have to worry about heating them (it was winter, but it was strictly an overnight move. Little brother is a sports medicine guy, so the jugs were easy to obtain. I did run powerheads on an inverter to keep water moving.
Cyber-Burn
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As Tracy said make sure to run the wiring back to your battery, most of the inverters will not produce their advertised output unless they are connected directly back to the battery, and not through the cigarette lighter due to wiring size and the amperage it needs to pull. Whatever brand you get definitely buy one rated for higher then the total wattage of the heaters that you will be using as you don't want to start having problems when your traveling.
Joshua Tree
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Ok so today I bought a 400watt power inverter. It has 2 outlets. I bought 2 heaters one rated at 25 watts and one at 50 watts. I would assume the inverter should have no problems handling that. I plan on using the cigarette lighter attachment which the instructions for the inverter says not to exceed 100watts. The cigarette lighter in my car is rated at 120watts. I also bought 2 battery operated air pumps, the ones that use 2Dcell batteries. I think I'm on the right track and will certainly keep you posted on the outcome of the trip.
Phillybean
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Looks like your set up good. Just make sure to speed!
Also, not sure if it would be possible, but it might not be a bad idea to siphon out all the fish poo when you stop for the night and do a small water change.
Also, not sure if it would be possible, but it might not be a bad idea to siphon out all the fish poo when you stop for the night and do a small water change.
Cyber-Burn
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Sounds like you've got a good start so far. Good luck with the move and let us know how it goes!
I would keep a portion of liverock in each of the tubs, this will help break down the ammonia. Just be sure to keep an eye on the salinity levels in the tubs as it will change more drastically then in your tank, as you are dealing with smaller, individual tanks basically. Also, don't forget to bring extra RO/DI water with you to top off the containers.
I would keep a portion of liverock in each of the tubs, this will help break down the ammonia. Just be sure to keep an eye on the salinity levels in the tubs as it will change more drastically then in your tank, as you are dealing with smaller, individual tanks basically. Also, don't forget to bring extra RO/DI water with you to top off the containers.
DragonRage
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Good luck, hope everything goes well. It's cold in Cleveland hehe.
sweetsorren
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You can do it.
You can do it.
I once put some fish in a five gls water bottle with a battery powered airpump and spent 2 days driving to Texas. They all made the trip with flying colors. I would for sure get a nicer inverter and put a power head and heater in with the livestock. Im sure you will be fine and a extra bonus is a inverter is a great little device to have around. Good luck!
Oh and for the guy in the fish store - what a big A$5! He is just trying to put you in a spot to where you will offewr him to take your livestock.
You can do it.
I once put some fish in a five gls water bottle with a battery powered airpump and spent 2 days driving to Texas. They all made the trip with flying colors. I would for sure get a nicer inverter and put a power head and heater in with the livestock. Im sure you will be fine and a extra bonus is a inverter is a great little device to have around. Good luck!
Oh and for the guy in the fish store - what a big A$5! He is just trying to put you in a spot to where you will offewr him to take your livestock.
Me No Nemo
Premium Member
If I were you, I'd get a coleman cooler, fill it with water, drill a small hole in the top for the airline and heater cord and go that way. Don't feed your fish for at least 24-48 hours before you leave as this will keep the ammonia levels lower as there will be less waste in the container. GL! I've helped many folks move...can't believe your LFS hung you up like that...really wouldn't have been a big deal at all to have bagged your stuff up with some oxygen to get you on your way.
