Keep Bait Alive ALL Winter Long! (How to Minnow Tank Build DIY)
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Published 2020-01-19
Maine Trout Whisperer's Filter Video:
• CHEST FREEZER BAIT TANK - IN DEPTH AS...
All Comments (21)
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I can't even imagine the look on my wife's face when I tell her I'm going to fill up the garage with 4 large minnow tanks!
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A guy who owned a fish store told me to get a 75 gallon trash can, I fill it and let the water site for at least 24 hrs or for a few days, All the Chlorine evaporates out and you are left with neutral PH water... enjoy
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Thanks for putting this out there brother. I was looking for a video on the exact type of setup you have and you did not disappoint. It seems to be a relatively easy way to raise minnows, vs some of the other setups ive seen. You've gained a subscriber.
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It's a good thought and kind of clever that it crosses your mind that the temperatures are so low and wonder if any beneficial bacteria survive and yes there are just as many and just as much bacteria that survive in those cold environments as they would in nature
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Nice job!! This was the best video I have seen on setting up bait tanks 👍👍👍👏
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The thing about the smaller air bubbles is it helps to break down solid matter like the fish feces. It’s the same principle used in an aerobic septic system. The aerator helps to break down the solid matter in the tanks before it skims over to pump tank where it is discharged through sprinklers
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Dude! Your delivery is natural and smooth, have you ever considered doing narration and voice-overs? Love the information on the outdoors and what you do! Keep on keeping on!
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I have the opposite problem in Florida. I struggle with shiner loss in the summer time as air temps are in the 90s. I probably need to add a refrigeration system to my tank. I'm on city water, so I use a lot of finer shiner.
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Great video, perfect storage solution. One thing I’ve noticed as someone who loves fishing as well as having aquariums(Mainly keeping crawfish, perch, bluegills, and shiners at the moment)... if you know the aquarium hobby it makes keeping baitfish a breeze. In my case I have emerald shiners with the plan to eventually breed them and give/sell to bait shops. I keep them at a constant 72 degrees and they’re great to watch all day long.
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great vid, I would recommend waiting at least 3 days to let the chlorine gas off for a big tank like that. Running the aerator and filter to keep the water moving around helps
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That’s the best setup that I’ve seen
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Great vide! A lot of good information on how to store your bait. Looking forward to some ice fishing videos!
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It’s nice if you’ve got the space to have multiple tanks. You can make money off this especially if you play it right. I like your setup guy 👍
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👍AWESOME video. I have 2 of them1 for the fish I m raising for food & 1 for gold fish & creek minnows & chubs. & they are doing GREAT my NEXT task is a good worm bed to help feed the fish we eat for food.
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Ick is what the white spots are called. Great video man
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The finer shiner is just salt and blue pond dye. You can make it for cheap. Buy you some pond dye and add it to aquarium salt and let it dry out or just add one gram of salt per gallon of water. Treat for Ick and parasites at the beginning of the season. I have kept suckers year round.
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Bio-filter is on point 👍 Aquaponics use mesh filter media simulating BSA (biological surface area) as seen in aquatic ecosystems such as rocks, sand, plants and tree roots/logs. Beneficial bacteria will convert fecal matter potentially providing nutrients for aquatic plants ie watercress, tomatoes etc. (Freshwater finfish species of course) great info
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Totally good information, no BS , I like that. Good job!
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Fantastic video always have bait on hand just for myself and grandkids
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From my hydroponic experience, water fall aeration is the most efficient.
