Boy did it got cold last night even my minnow tanks froze over.
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Boy did it got cold last night even my minnow tanks froze over.
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Did you have minners in the tank
Yes they are 2 100 gallon tanks and both have about 2 pounds of minnows in them. I did not break the ice on top as I fill they will be better under the ice they are 2 aerators and 2 filter pump aerators still working under the ice. The minnows seem to live better in cold weather than in hot weather for me. I will be glad when it warms up this next week so I can do a little crappie fishing with them.
Cool, well cold!!!!:Rofl
Agreed, my tank froze too, Minnows OK tho...Where do you get yours? Ever tried to have them shipped from Loanoke, AR?
Agreed, my tank froze too, Minnows OK tho...Where do you get yours? Ever tried to have them shipped from Loanoke, AR?
I get mine in Meridian or at Lakeway, Lakeway is higher and a lot of the time when buying big minners you are better off buying by the dozen. At Meridian they are 8 bucks a pound if you but 5 pounds or more.
I have been ordering them from Anderson Minnow over at Loanoke Ar. Where is Meridian & Lakeway? Thanks
I don't buy mine . My family has a catfish pond and it is full of them from fishing with them through the years. I just feed the catfish with catfish food and they come just like the catfish. I slap the water and the catfish leave and the minnows stay eating the food. I then throw a 5 foot cast net over them and at times I do catch a catfish but most of the time I catch just minnows. I have caught a dozen and up to a pound of minnows with just one cast. I have also used the 4 leaf clover minnow trap with lots of luck also.
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Lakeway is a bait shop in Grenada, Meridian is a town in the east central part of the state.
Surely u don't drive to Meridian Ms to get minnows? But Lonoke is 90 mi from me!!
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John's rule is best buy...period...He can sniff one out
What's the name of the fish farm at Meridian Ms?
Mom lives about 10 miles from the minner farm and I bring them home when I go to visit with her, normally 10 pounds or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by rebranger
Dad said once you find a good product, then buy in bulk! [emoji41]Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
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They are two minnow farms listed and they are not far from Okatibbee reservoir that is located in Collinsville, Ms. just north of Meridian ,Ms. This is Scottv,s and Steves stomping grounds or fishing lake so they could tell you more about these minnow farms also. You may want to PM them about these minnow farms or just call the minnow farms themselves.
Covington Fish Farm
Address: 577 Sunshine Rd, Meridian, MS 39305
Phone:(601) 681-6684
Rogers Fish Farm
Address: 9011 MS-493, Bailey, MS 39320
Phone:(601) 737-2451
Looking at the second address, not much there, where are their ponds?
The first is big. The are a major supplier.
Covington is the one I use and their ponds are all over in that area, heck you pull in where the vats are and there are at least a dozen ponds in sight.
They also have goldfish, coy is what they call em.
I don't know who owns them. Looking on google earth there are 3 dozen or more ponds close to Covington's. Where there are no ponds near the other. Maybe they haul the minnows to the vats at home.
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Originally Posted by scrat
where do you guys get those aerators and filters? i been using a 65 gallon oval water trough with a bilge pump circulating the water. it works ok but i rather have a little better set up
I use aquarium filters and two air stones, key is water changes for me. Also, I don't feed them, crates more crap!!!:Rofl
thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
I feed mine once a week. I got a custom filter system from Jigflinger made out of a 5 gallon bucket. He's an expert on minners!!!!
This is the filter systems that I have been using. It has a built in aerator. It is a submersible unit meaning it has to be completely under the water. So far I have really been pleased with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by murdok
Aquarium Internal Powerhead Filter Multi-Function Pump 100 Gal Fish Tank 420 GPH | eBay
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I use a harbor frightening tools fountain pump & aquarium filters
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if your a community water system are the bait holder treatments that you can buy at any sporting goods sufficient to get the chlorine out. we just upgraded our treatment plant and i think its got a lot more chemicals it the water now. i put just a few in it a while back and they didn't last 10 minutes. been keeping my tank down at a friends house who has a well but that is a bigtime hassleQuote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
Go to Wally World and buy you an RV water filter that screws on a hose. It removes chlorine and metals from the water. Works like a champ and no chemicals needed. I use one all the time. Even put water for my minners in my travel coolers straight out of the faucet with one.Quote:
Originally Posted by murdok
Just a note. Run water through the filter for a minute to remove the loose carbon in it. Once the water gets clear out of the filter it's good to go.
didn't know they made such a thing. need to go to wally world tonight anyway. thanks a bunchQuote:
Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine
Here's the one I buy at walmart. One for the camper and one for the minnow tank. That's if and when I use city water.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Camco-Wat...-Pack/14504322
I mostly collect rain water in buckets, pour the water into another bucket through an old tee shirt to filter out the trash.
I make filters with 2 liter drink bottles, lump charcoal, pillow fluff and cord.
These the same ones I use ^^^^
One more note tho. In the winter months when it's cold you need to shake the water out of them after each use. They will freeze inside and damage the filter. The water won't flow through correctly or at the same volume after they hard freeze. Don't ask how I know this. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
With minimal use like your minnow tank, these things last for years.