Hello everyone, my greenthumb is-a-itchin'!! I'm planning on doing a grow setup and I believe I am STILL weighing the pros and cons of each medium for my plant. I believe I want to do hydro (1 plant in a 5 gallon dwc bucket) but power outages are bound to happen. They typically don't stay off for too long before they are back up and running. I know I'll need an air pump if my power cuts off. My question is would a USB air pump be able to substitute for short period of time until the power turns back on?
Also, what are some other things I should be prepared for while running a hydroponics system?
PS: Just as an FYI I normally work 12 hr shifts so I wouldn't be able to tell if the power shuts off during mid shift. I'd have to have that back up USB powered air pump already running 24-7 to insure I always have oxygen.
EDIT: forgot the link to the USB pump I was looking at.
Mylivell Portable Ultra Silent Aquarium Air Pump Mini USB Oxygen Air Pump Hydroponic Oxygen Mute Energy Saving Supplies for Fish Tank with Air Stone &Tube
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R9WJD9C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d1yQDb07FQ4FF