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  1. 09-18-2016, 08:31 PM #1
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    I just purchased one today hoping that will solve my issue keeping minnows alive. I went with this as it has the 12v plug so i can run off the receptacle in my boat. Any recommendations? I think the water will still get warm, hoping some ice will assist keeping them cool. Please let me know recommendations or experiences you have.
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    I use the 13qt one. I run D dollar trees batteries in it. Keeps minners lively as long as the tank water is cool.
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    Starting off with cool water will help keep the minnows lively and the Engel will keep the minnows alive more than a day by replacing fresh cool water everyday. With hot weather keeping minnows alive is always a problem but these bait tanks work great. Try to keep the top closed and locked down to keep the cool air in the tank between getting the minnows.
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    Get you about 3-4 of the small gator aid or juice bottles. Fill with water and freeze. Put one in minnow cooler rest in another cooler. I have found in my insulated buckets one is good for several hr's. You will be surprised how long that water stays cool.
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    Quote Originally Posted by STUMP HUNTER View Post
    Starting off with cool water will help keep the minnows lively and the Engel will keep the minnows alive more than a day by replacing fresh cool water everyday. With hot weather keeping minnows alive is always a problem but these bait tanks work great. Try to keep the top closed and locked down to keep the cool air in the tank between getting the minnows.
    I've kept 5 doz minnows for 2 weeks in a 30 qt Engel doing just as Stump Hunter recommends.
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    What they said. Main thing is keep the water cool.
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    Thanks for all the input and really like freezing water in bottles to keep water cool
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