DETAquarium Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Hey ShrimpSpot! I have been tossing around the idea of purchasing a decent Back-Ups unit, between two aquariums I only use about 76 watts, and I am looking at the APC Back-UPS Pro 1300. I would really only use the back-up side for my filters, which only use 16 watts total, and my lights would just go on the surge protector side. Why would I even think to purchase one? Well, its going to be hurricane season in a couple months, and power outages could be devastating. I would hate to lose thousands of dollars of shrimp because I didn't spend the $100+ dollars. What are your thoughts? Why don't I see more people using Back-UPS units for their expensive shrimp tanks at the very least? Thank you all! Daryl/DETAquarium JosephKex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 I will only backup the air pump. I have decent sponge filter in all tank. that's all to keep shrimps happy. DETAquarium, RyeGuy411 and mayphly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Yup what James said, we've talked about this before. back up the air pump(s) only. DETAquarium 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpscales Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I have considered this as well. We have power outages once in awhile here. I think the peace of mind alone would make it worth the investment. EricM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted June 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I definitely think I will make the investment, to keep my canister filters going. The Back UPS unit I am purchasing can power 780 watts, so I think the 16 watts from my Eheim 2213's will last a while if the power fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Last hurricane that hit south Florida I was with out power for 35 days. I do have a APC unit but I also have a power inverter for my car for prolonged outages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I use a UPS on my air pump, I had a power outtage a week after I bought it. Since then power has gone out again and it has run for six hours without quitting. I think its a must have if you keep expensive shrimp. I also have a whole house generator that we only turn on for extended outtages so if my backup fails im still ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 still the best option will always be a small gas generator. UPS wont last a couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 still the best option will always be a small gas generator. UPS wont last a couple days. Yes, small gas generator costs around 100 bucks. But gas generator won't start automatically and UPS does. RyeGuy411 and EricM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiumanfu Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 I have an aquaponics setup that uses a standard 40AH car battery with an inverter. It powers my EcoPlus CA3 35W air pump for about 3 days. I leave the battery on a Battery Tender Junior to keep it maintained and have a relay circuit to switch it when AC power goes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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