We live in a turbulent world in which dangerous weather (floods, rainstorms, windstorms, snow and ice storms, etc.) seems to be occurring more often and getting worse. Major storms can have devastating effects on property — including your aquarium.
Fortunately, for most of us, the worst result of bad weather is a short power outage. It’s inconvenient for us but is perhaps more serious for aquarium fish because they depend on filtration, aeration and heat from devices powered by electricity. The climate zone you live in and time of year also affect the welfare of your fish while the power is off. There are ways to help prevent or reduce fish loss during and after these storms with a little planning.
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