Need suggestions for power back up for a 12 gallon nano reef tank

[Poisson Voyageur]

Hi,

I'm considering setting up a 12 gallon nano reef tank. My problem is we are experiencing frequent power cuts(one time I had the power out for about 7 hours but most of the time it's for 3 hours at a time). All the generators I see are big and powerful, do small versions of those exist? Any other option?

Thank you.

 

[YellowDesmo998]

Honda EU1000i Worth it's weight in gold!

 

[Agu]

Get a Pen Plax B 11 airpump, it's battery powered and goes on when the power goes out. Then make an airlift to circulate the water, You'll be good for 24 hours of power outages without lifting a finger.

 

[momentumfoto]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8990702#post8990702 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by YellowDesmo998
Honda EU1000i Worth it's weight in gold!

I have the same Honda.... they are amazing and quiet and cheap on gas. I bought mine for $700 and use it for all sorts of things.

blake

 

[Doglover_50]

Depends on your room temperature. If where you live is very hot or very cold, you'll need the generator. If not, you can get away with a cheap pump. They have battery operated pumps that plug in and turn on when a power outage occurs--$15. bucks at petsmart. One has been running in a new tank--so far 12 hours and counting. I'd just replace the batteries every 4-6 months or so for safety.