Top Fin Battery Operated Backup Air Pump (For Power Outages)

[that Fish Guy]

I was at PetSmart and saw this.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12264884

Is this ok to use this Top Fin Battery Operated Air Pump in case of a Power Outage so my fish get oxygen and do not die?

Or should I stay away from a generic brand like this?

 

[maynardjames]

can get em at walmart or places that carry sport fishing supply's they are used for keeping minnows alive . maybe cheaper
should work fine for your tank. it will help a lot with surface exchange. have used several times . kept everything alive for me

 

[r-balljunkie]

you never know when you'll need it.....good to keep around in the reef junk drawer.

 

[Esage]

I was at PetSmart and saw this.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12264884

Is this ok to use this Top Fin Battery Operated Air Pump in case of a Power Outage so my fish get oxygen and do not die?

Or should I stay away from a generic brand like this?

I bought one last week, before an ice storm. It seemed to work good when I was testing it and it was only $9

 

[Fish Biscuit]

We had a 4 day power outage a few years ago & when I went running around looking for one there weren't any. Good to have in case of an emergency. I kept my tank going by using a coleman battery operated air pump & airline tubing.

 

[that Fish Guy]

Is there maybe a name brand that you recommend over this one.

Most that I have seen are only like 5 to 10 dollars more than this one.

Except the Ecotech one of course which is like 175

 

[brandon429]

you want the versions that auto switch on

the tetra d does it

cuz you know outages will happen when you arent at home, worst case scenario planning. ive got one on my tank. I yank the power cord out of the wall occasionally and she starts pumping away

 

[geaux xman]

you want the versions that auto switch on

the tetra d does it

cuz you know outages will happen when you arent at home, worst case scenario planning. ive got one on my tank. I yank the power cord out of the wall occasionally and she starts pumping away

http://www.amazon.com/Silent-Series...359663532&sr=8-1&keywords=b11+series+air+pump

I have that one. It will come on automatically if the power goes out. I'll keep it on my small tanks.

It'll run on batteries for about 3 days.

 

[that Fish Guy]

How many of these do you think I should use for a standard 55 gallon aquarium?

I will be going out of town soon.