Thread: Home made minnow tanks.

Yep you can find a RV filter in the automotive department at Walmart for about $20. I started out using a little U2 additive as well but later found it wasn't needed.



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Thanks for the info guys

to me the aquarium filter is a must, havent changed any of my water in 3 weeks.

Originally Posted by "G"

Hey Gary....I heard that you could fill a barrel or a open container up with tap water and that in 24 hours the chlorine would disapate into the air and be removed....is this true?

True. Chlorine is a gas.

Originally Posted by jigflinger

True. Chlorine is a gas.

Not so fast. Most municipalities no longer use straight chlorine. Most use chloramine- chlorine bonded with ammonia. This extends the life of the chlorine (it won't evaporate out as quickly) and it is somewhat more potent as a bacteria and algae inhibitor. You can buy water treatment from Wal-Mart or any pet store that will remove chloramine from the water instantly. Just dump and go. You can even fill with the hose, add the dechlorinator, and the fish will be okay.

If you're really interested in filtering the water, you can kill two birds with one stone by using a large sponge filter instead of the mechanical filter shown. All you need to do is hook your airline up to it and drop it in the water. You may have to tie a weight or two to it to keep it on the bottom in the beginning. Buy the one rated for 125 gallons. You can't over filter the water. Believe it or not, the tiny bubbles from an air stone don't actually oxygenate the water. The surface agitation caused by the bubbles promotes gas exchange. As long as the surface is moving around, you'll be fine. Keep a few minners swimming around or drop a goldfish or two in your barrel to keep the filter active. As long as it's out of direct sunlight, you should be able to keep the goldfish in there indefinitely, even during the winter. Change five or ten gallons every now and then and you should be able to keep minners year round.

Sincerely,
Former tropical fish wholesaler and retail aquarium store manager.

Good info. Thanks for posting. Have never had any problem letting city water stand for 24 hours. Most times I just use the RV filter.

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Thanks for all the feedback guys!

Guys I'm going to try this but I do have one question. I'd store my minnows in my garage will they hold in the spring and summer months when the temp is up.