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Looking very good Brian.Im thinking you wouldnt have to change ALL the water out at one time.I keep a lot of shad and eels,I do a "partial" change out on the water.I know your tank is blue and sunlight wont get to it but my tanks are clear ?white tanks.Sunlight causes algea to grow...I called a guy today about some 15 gallon plastic barrels,,Im looking foreward to seeing it.
I've been thinking about trying to make something similar. Only difference being that I wanted to be able to run the pump off a battery, so I could haul the tank in my pickup. For weekend trips to places where I can't get the kind if bait I want. Have any of you guys done that?
Mine runs off of a rule 500gph dc pump. I have it running off of a battery charger right now.
I actually have it rigged up to hook up to my trailer light plug also. And you can run it off of a battery also
Thats a pretty slick looking tank! I have a similar setup myself, except I used a 20 gal trashcan and only run air, I held off on the sump and so far Ive been lucky. Even in the summer time I have had little deadloss. For home storage i use a $45, 500GPH powerhead pump, its 120 ac. For transport, I run a 120ac (via a inverter in my truck)air pump with a WOODEN AIRSTONE, it makes superfine bubbles. I havent had any loss while on the road, carrying 3-6 dozens minners at the time in a 5 gal bucket. Water change is 50% once a month.
good looking tank!
i use a plastic drum too. a tad more "hillbilly" than yours. lol mine just has a fountain pump run into a jug of filter matts. hung on the side and water falls back in the tank aerating it. keep gills for bait it year round. can keep 40-50 4-6"ers just fine(with partial water change every 2 weeks). cool and clean is all you need. enjoy your bait brotha:ThumbsUp
Heres a place on craigslist that sells them, but this guys from Arlington Tn ,,, But it sells for like $15.00 each depending on what size and all you buy,,,, These are old food type barrels,,, anyway,,, Tennessee and Mississippi guys,,, here's a deal you need.....>>>OPEN & CLOSED TOP PLASTIC FOOD GRADE DRUMS/BARRELS/TOTES,<<
That should work well
Very nice job think i will also build one