Battery Backup for 29Gallon Biocube

[enzo1028]

I have been very lucky with my current apartment complex, they have power generators in case of a power outage. I am moving to a new place on the 10th that does not have any generators. My question is: What would be an ideal and inexpensive battery backup that would help my tank survive a power outage?


Here is my setup:
* 29 Gallon Oceanic Biocube

* Stock Return

* Jebao WP10 Powerhead

* Reef Radiance DM-155E LED Fixture

* Fluval Heater(rated for 50g)

* Hydor Slim Skim Nano Skimmer

 

[Darienreefs7]

I tagged you in a thread with a battery backup

 

[enzo1028]

I tagged you in a thread with a battery backup

Appreciate it, do you know if that is compatible with the WP models?

 

[Darienreefs7]

Appreciate it, do you know if that is compatible with the WP models?

Yes it is. You can read more about it on fish street

 

[icedearth15324]

I run one of these for my 29g cube, http://www.bestbuy.com/site/apc-back-ups-1080va-ups-black/8074044.p?id=1218863885653&skuId=8074044

It runs my return pump for like 2 hours, or my MP10 for like 6 hours. I mainly like it cause of all the other features like surge protector, and safeguards against faults. If the power ever surges it'll use the battery to keep it regulated. I can't guarantee it, but it's probably saved my equipment a few times.

 

[markitekt]

I used one of these, I don't exactly remember which one. They'll run powerheads for a good few hours.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=233