Comments on: Hurricane Season is Back…Are You Ready?

By: NOAA Expecting Active Hurricane Season | AquaNerd

NOAA Expecting Active Hurricane Season | AquaNerd — Fri, 20 May 2011 18:16:34 +0000

[...] first, but also make sure to plan for tank emergencies. Last year, we wrote up a very helpful hurricane preparedness article that is full of different things you need to do to keep your tank alive during power [...]

By: Mariner Energy Oil Rig Explosion, Hurricane Earl | AquaNerd

Mariner Energy Oil Rig Explosion, Hurricane Earl | AquaNerd — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:23:04 +0000

[...] As for the hurricane and potential hurricane, North Carolina is bracing for impact and the Gulf Coast states are eying a tropical depression that is headed their way. Hurricane Earl, currently a Category 2 storm, is creeping toward the Carolina coasts. And though it’s probably too late for most of the coastal residents of these states to prepare for the looming hurricane, it serves as a reminder for others to Be Prepared! [...]

By: Hurricane Season Ramping Up, Eyes Gulf of Mexico | AquaNerd

Hurricane Season Ramping Up, Eyes Gulf of Mexico | AquaNerd — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:22:14 +0000

[...] to withstand a hurricane scenario, it might be a good time to start. We have a fairly thorough Hurricane Survival Guideline that you can use to prepare yourself and your [...]

By: First Hurricane of the Season, Prepare for Hurricane Alex | AquaNerd

First Hurricane of the Season, Prepare for Hurricane Alex | AquaNerd — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:02:57 +0000

[...] The first hurricane of the season is here. Hurricane Alex, which became a hurricane Tuesday, made landfall yesterday just south of the Texas-Mexico border. While this storm doesn’t affect us directly, it surely reminds many of storms from recent years. During Hurricane Ike, the Texas-Louisiana coast was pounded hard, costing billions of dollars in damage and destroying reef tanks throughout the region. Keeping all this in mind, it’s time to get prepared for hurricane season. [...]

By: James Wiseman

James Wiseman — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:04:29 +0000

Great article Brandon – very helpful. Some more safety tips – gasoline is VERY dangerous. Follow proper safety precautions for handling and storing gasoline. Better yet, get a diesel generator.

Generators can kill. Watch out for CO but don't forget to watch out for other stuff. You need to disconnect from the powerline to your house, and you need to make sure that if you try to feed your house w/ the generator, you do it safely.

Heat is the number one "tank killer" imo, after low oxygen – as it contributes to low oxygen too. A window AC on the fishroom can help a LOT. If you tank hits 85+ you need to quickly take action.

Cheers
James