Unfortunately lost power for 24 hours a few days ago. Didn't sleep and put in hot ziplock bags of water in the tank every 20-30 min and basting water flow and oxygen trying to keep the tank 75+ degrees.
Could have been much worse, here's the results:
- Lost 1 cleaner shrimp, other survived
- BTAs looked bad and melty but have recovered and one split
- About 1/3rd of the Xenia has disappeared or melted (Needed a trim anyways)
Ordered one of these for next time:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have a generator from a few years ago after a 4 days power outage but it was still in the box and was hesitant to setup right away and by the time I did the power came back on.
Water movement plus the ziplock bags I feel would have been fine during the day. Rely on the UPS at night plus a low wattage heater would maybe improved the situation.
I would love to hear everyone's thoughts and feedback.
My tank is a JBJ 28g
1 Kessil 360wa
2 Osc Clowns
1 Diamond-headed Goby
1 Violet Damsel
1 Cleaner Shrimp
All softies and LPS coals