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Mrs. Eva Rambo, who fishes CM and CUSA was a science teacher for 40 + years and she says that oxyegen will keep fish alive longer than cooler water. Her reccomendation is to use hydrogen proxide in the water. This will add oxyegen to the water. I usually put a couple of ounces in the water periodically. I haven't had a problem yet. She has yet to explain how it works but it does.
CH-That's interesting, do you put it in your minnow bucket also?
I've heard of this as well, but I believe it's not good for the fish, but apparently, that's in dispute.
Here's a lengthy article from ESPN on caring for fish in livewells. If you scan to the very last paragraph, they recommend not using Peroxide because it eats the mucose off the fish - same s if you pour it on a wound on your own skin.
ESPN - Keeping Bass Alive — Livewell
Apparently, some folks do it though with good results. I see several google links that appear to endorse it from posts on other forums. Personally, I'd pass on it.
Wannabe...
I don't use anything but finer shiner in my minnow bucket. I have a Marine Metal Products Aereator (the stick type) in a 5 gallon bucket and I have no problem keeping minnow alive. I did modify mine by adding a male cigerette plug for power rather than using the battery clips. I will say that I change out my water after a day of fishing.
As far as what ESPN says, we must remember that they own Bassmasters and do all of their studies on bass. Also, bass are more reselliant than crappie.
how about a couple bags of ice ?? tried that one day , seemed to work okay?
how many "times" or how long does the $12.00 tank last ?? I heard the tank of oxygen is a really dangerous thing from a fire stand point.....
but good idea though.......
You hooked, you cooked.Quote:
Originally Posted by satdoc1
The oxygen tank I have looks like it will last 4 full days of fishing.
Tomorrow will be the full field trial. My plan is to put 9 crappie in with oxygen and change the water with cool water pulled from 10 feet deep every 3 hours.
The test will be can I keep them alive enough to turn loose after 12 hours. Their incentive to cooperate,, well we all know that answer. I will eat them.
I will be connecting a seperate line to my minnows and see if that works also.
Jwhite Thanks because I was getting really close to being grounded from posting.
Man that oxygen did the trick. Only changed the water once and no ice bottles. Surface temps mid 80's. Put 12 crappie in a 48 quart cooler started at 6:30 am with first fish and keep them in there till 5:30. Not a one turned on their side and seemed more frisky than when I caught them.