Are there any aquarium filters/pumps that run on batteries?

Question

yeah, i thought theyd not last long

Answer 1

That is really a good question.  I have never heard of it before, but if they do not have it, maybe you can develop it.  Good luck.

Answer 2

only air pumps..

Answer 3

I dont know, I have an outlet one and it WOULD be better than an battery one cus they would eat up batteries. we have underground wireing so we dont get power outs as much. and ive had the same pump scince 1964 and hasnt stopped running since!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 4

Power Outages?

....power outages and transportation always present challenges to us

...we can utilize simlar technology for use in camping, or boating....or if you have a 'houseboat and aquairum set-up' the DC converter should work for the filter and pump in the tank....as well as for any other appliance on board

...the websites below include 'power outage' ideas

as well as transporation solutions

Relocating?

...recently i relocated my 55 gallon tank residents from Kentucky to Texas, 1100 miles in all

...i used a rubbermaid-type tub with a lid and i used a voltage ocnverter that plugs into the cigarette lighter in the truck....then i plugged my filter and airpump into that

.....the tub fit nicely in the front seat (on top of towels and plastic to protect the U-Haul seat)

and the plug was right there

Answer 5

they do make batterie powered air pumps cupled with an undergravel filter and you have a batterie powered filter

Answer 6

Yes, They do have battery powered filters. If you go to Petco or your nearest pet and aquarium store and ask them they will show you where they are. If they do not have them there, go onto WWW.Ebay.com and search battery powered powered filters, they should have a couple of items for a fairly cheap price! Good Luck!

Answer 7

there are but they are not as good

Answer 8

there is a airpump powered by batteries but no filter yet however there is a ups like sold before for aquarium hobbyist.

Answer 9

Yes

Answer 10

You can buy battery powered air pumps in the Marine/ boating section at wal-mart, for keeping bait alive, I have never seen filters, but you could make something reasonably easy, Use a car battery (or rv battery) and a small inverter to run the regular plug in kind., it should last a long time.

Answer 11

yup. in the philippines.

Answer 12

There are battery powered air pumps, but they are not efficient and drains the batteries fast. In my opinion, they are not worth buying.

Answer 13

nope  

Answer 14

There's battery operated air pumps but they literally eat the batteries.  Never heard of a battery operated filter.

Answer 15

no battries can get wet

Answer 16

Actually, those battery operated air pumps aren't too hard on batteries-but I guess it depends on the way you look at it.  I ran some on 2 D batteries for almost 2 full days, non stop and didn't have to change them.  If you're looking for long term/permanent use, well, then you're better off with an electric one.

Answer 17

I don't think so. i have never seen or heard about one before

Answer 18

Yes. A number of years ago, when I was in the Navy, I was privileged to have 2 6 month deployments when I was stationed ashore in Japan, in Yokosuka, near to Tokyo. I found a pump and filter which had a battery backup which was guaranteed to keep it running for a full day without power. I bought one and later, brought it home with me for my fish tank. Since then, I've had to replace the NiCd batteries with NiMh since NiCd's die relatively early if not exercised. I've had it backing up my tank for over 20 years now. Check with your local PetCo or whatever pet store you have nearby which sells aquarium supplies and I am sure that if they do not have one on hand, that they can special order one for you.

Answer 19

Umm, there's a battery powered air pump here: http://www.fishtankwarehouse.com/cart/sh...

If that's what you're looking for.

But it'd probably be easier/less expensive to just use ones that plug into the wall.

Battery powered ones are usually recommended for power outages. Not for long-term use, because they eat up batteries.

Answer 20

yep