How to build a bait tank for your garage. DIY
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- Опубликовано: 15 апр 2018
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FILTER:
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HOSE :
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AIR PUMP:
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LED LIGHT:
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AIR STONE:
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MINNOW NET:
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REPLACEMENT FILTERS:
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MINNOW FOOD:
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I like how it’s straight to the point, you didn’t try to over think this, simple and it works👍🏻
Agreed
He added way too many minnows and he added tap water which is chlorinated. The next day they were all dead. I just did the same thing and never dechlorinated the water
Great video! One thing I would add is a cinder block with the holes horizontal so the minnows have a place to hide and cut down on stress.
great job ! kool set up
Thanks for the diy video man. I was looking for something simple like this to keep shiners in. Ice fishing season is just kicking off in new Hampshire 🤘
Yeah no problem! Just pulled minnows out of it this am. On the ice right now as a matter of fact haha!
What a great bait tank idea, that looks amazing man good job!
Thanks! I recently hooked up a water pump and a hydroponics system into the tank as well. Now I have plants cleaning the tank and feeding the plants at the same time! Still works great! Oh, and I did end up putting a hose at the bottom of the tank so when I drain it I can just pull the plug. And then when I fill it I just connect it to the hose and turn the water on. Way easier!
Great setup
Good looking setup
Nice build! Great job
Great idea, thanks. Loved the music❤
Links in the description for everything you need to build this!
Yes! I thought that was really helpful too. I took a screenshot.
Like it . Great job you did.
I’m really thinking of doing this for next season
Nice build
Love your videos
Thanks darlin!
That is cool man!
Love the simplicity of this build. I’ve had some Fathead minnows alive for 3 weeks now in just a 5 gal bucket with a aerator (Jan 7 thru 26-2023 Florida weather), Well water, and a little bit of bread crumbs. Kinda worried about keeping the water cool in the heat in my shed but I have some frozen water bottles ready 😂. I guess that’s about all I can do with such a small setup but does anyone know of another way….that’s portable to keep the water temperature cool enough to survive per say 103° heat?😢
Awesome Vid Thx Dude!
Johnny Flores thanks! I appreciate that!
Interesting to see what someone has thought of. See some things that I might consider.
Great video mane. going to make one
Thanks buddy!
I like it. I cut my drum horizontally and made a cradle. using the same stuff from Walmart. I am in Texas keeping mud minnows (salt water) alive. works great. I transport the water home in my boat live well. only problem is catching them they are fast. I do have a lid they will jump out.
Charles Lozano yeah I thought about doing that actually. The reason I didn't is cause it took up more room.
Do you have pics of how yours turned out?
I build my own aerators from simple materials. I get a cheap 12v bilge pump. Take a eight inch square of one inch thick styrofoam. Cut a circle out of the center of the foam that is just large enough for the intake of the pump to fit in. Tie rap the pump to the foam. Place it in the tank with the pump being fed by a battery or 12v transformer. It will practically foam the water with air. Decades ago most bait camps had large troughs for bait and had large aerators that hung down in the tanks. This works nearly as well and shouldn't cost more than $30 to build. I should mention it floats upside down intaking air from above and blowing water and air out under the foam.
Bro this song is 🔥 so fire 🔥
nice thats the way i would make a fish tank cherry job
Nice I think I'll make one to keep chubs and suckers
Cool tank dude next time more details, on how you did everything thing.
Will do, and thanks!
Yeah im bad at that! I will keep that in mind on my next video. Thanks for the feedback!
It would be cool to see if you guys build one! Id love to see the video/Pics.. Drop me a link in the comments id love to check them out and see how you guys did yours! Thanks for watching!
I set one up on my channel recently.
and made a short update video as well improving it
I didn't see the video...... Is it the minnow cam one?
It looked like in the video that there was a quite a bit of current from the filter system, read somewhere that minnows would last longer if they didn’t have to swim hard, but did you find that the cinder blocks broke up any of that current?
Nice content. Just subb’d
How do you keep the water temp cold at 34 degrees?
what type of hose do I need. The link says the page is missing.
Add a drain plug!!!
Can you send a link for the filtration system?
Very very nice!
One suggestion: remove the intake basket and slip a filter sponge on the tube. (not all the way up, just about an inch). It will keep your impeller from getting so gummed up so quickly.
Just saying. :) Now that I have found filter sponges, they are on ALL my intakes.
Thanks for the feedback! I'll try that!
So i was trying to come up with a way to store all my left over minnows throughout the year. Came across this as i was thinking of something along the same lines as this. How did the minnows hold up? Would u change anything?I fish all year around here in Wisconsin.
Sweet diy build looks like you are using fresh water are your on a well system ? Plus are you fishing for fresh water or salt.
Fresh water, walleye, perch, ect... No well system. Still works great!
Does this freeze up if your garage isn't heated?
Nice job. How often are you changing filters with that many minnows? Looking at doing the same you did however thought a homemade bucket filter may be better
Twice a month probably.......if the water is cool
What do you feed them
Heck Ya!
Is there any way you can make a amazon list and make a link??
Nice bait tank ive got a good friend making me one and hes making him one also. One question is why didnt you just hang your filter unit over the wood? Instead of screwing it to the board? Also would have been nice if you would have added your light up front more. Great job tho we like the idea and should hold lots of crappie minnows.
Yeah i guess i could have. Never thought of it. Screwing it in just seemed like the way to go at the time. I would recommend not putting the rocks in though. I found after time they just hold all the crap. I drained it a while back and put a couple cinder blocks in it instead which keeps it way cleaner. I also moved the filter up a little from where i originally mounted it. simply to hold more water. The next thing i will do is hook up a small water pump so when i drain it for the summer i can just click on the pump. If you are doing one and want to use it throughout the summer i would get yourself a cooler so they keep better. Then they dont stink either. (as bad anyways) I apologize for the delay in response. I didn't see your message. Other then that its been AWESOME! I use it all winter and have very few minnows die. I just filled it last night. Just started ice fishing again for the year! Went out once and caught some South Dakota Gold! 12-14 inch perch! Cant wait to get back out!
What did you Fred the live bait with?
@@rexmoline3810 I feed mine Tetra Color Granules, they slowly sink
Did you use rain water ?
Can you keep wild caught bait , are does it have to be store bought?
I think you can but you have to get a permit to do it
I'm wondering if your fish are jumping out of the bait tank. I'm planning on making a bait tank for saltwater bait fish soon. I am probably going to use a container with a removable lid. Any suggestions for my project? appreciate your video man!
Raul Ramos I haven't had any jump out. The water level is about five inches from the top. I guess depending on what kind of fish your putting in it. What kind of fish are you putting in it?
Raul Ramos it looks like with a lil trimming on the top the cutout piece could be used for a lid if hinges are added
I ordered a MarineLand Penguin 350 BIO-Wheel Power Filter will it work the same as yours?
I'm not sure i guess. I just am not familiar with those
i have a question, can this be stored in a garage in Canada that gets as low as 0 to -2 C?
Probably that make tank heaters
Is this in a garage? I would like to do this setup but it gets below zero a lot in the winter. Wondering if this would work in a unheated insulated garage?
Yes mine is unheated as well. And I've never had an issue. In fact it works better in the winter than it does the summer because it keeps the minnows so cold they stay alive for a lot longer. I also attached everything that you need in the comments through eBay.
U could get a aquarium heater to keep it warmer.
How many pounds of minnows can you keep and how long with out them to start dying
I typically do about 20 dozen and have about 10-15 die a week. Which I think is pretty normal. They last till I run out. Works best with cold water cooler. I don't normally run mine till winter for ice fishing. Water stays about 38 degrees.
Hi just a question so far I have salt water bait tank with mullet in them 20 mullet iv tried before but all dies I have filter system wool and black pvc water change once a week 30 50 percent no chemicals medicine used feeding only after 3 or 4 days still kills them now I did new tank with seperate filter in a bucket added sone rock and salt water plants is there any thing wrong with what im doing do ihave to as chemicals medicine and when how often thanks
I guess I'm not familiar with salt water
Very cool! A great idea. How are they doing three years on? Are you able to breed and sustain minnows with this set up?
I took it down last winter because we ended up moving. It's yet to be set back up just been too damn busy
Me and my Husband can do that. ❤️
How long were you able to keep them alive for ??????
They stay alive for quite some time. I would say couple months. You have like 2-3 die a day. I think that's normal. But I'll buy 15 dozon and have them for a couple months for sure. Key is to keep the water cold.
Good job on the Project Brother!
Why did you go with 2 aerators? why different models? Why not 1 higher capacity aerator and use a Y-splitter to hit different areas in well?
I like the filter system you used! Did you consider using a water pump with an in-line filter?
Did you end up re-positioning the light fixture so the pump/aerator mount wouldn't block the fish from the light?
Raul Ramos I had the smaller one laying around, so I figured the more air the better. The one I bought says it can aerate up to 60 gallons. So that one probably would have been sufficient, but I wasn't using the other one so I figured what the hell. And the light I did end moving back a little because it was blocking a little light. But I had already moved it prior to shooting the video.
Raul Ramos also, if your looking for a good minnow tank formula I recommend g-juice live well treatment. You can get it on Amazon for cheap.
Now you just need some ammonia remover and some minnows holding formula
lol why would he need that if his minows are staying alive for months in the winter? lmfao....
Nice setup. Looks good I bought g-juice to remove ammonia. My setup isn’t anything like that. Great job very well thought out
Hey, saw you took it down in a comment 9 months ago. If you can reply I have a couple questions. I’m doing live shrimp (costal) and I just need some that I buy from a bait shop to just stay alive for a few days while I work so I can just go out my back yard basically and fish rather then drive 25 mins to the bait shop.
Yeah I'd work absolutely my minnows would stay alive for months
What is the filter called?
thats your basic filter for a fish tank u get from walmart looks like the 20-400 gallon or 30-60 gallon filter not postive excactly but either or would probably work.
is that just like a garbage can you are using or like can you give a link or something
The 55-gallon drum
@@natesatrang do you buy your minnows or catch them? if you were to buy them how would you transport them to your house if you bought large quantities of them?
how have they held up. any improvements?
I apologize for the delay in response. Never got a notification. The tank is great! Have not had any issues at all. The only thing i would do is not put the rocks in. Seems to be a crap catcher. I drained it a while back, took the rocks out and put a couple cinder blocks in the bottom instead. Stays way cleaner! Also if you are keeping yours running throughout the summer i would get a water cooler. I only run mine during the winter because thats when i fish the most, and the stink in the summer. Water stays about 38-45 degrees in my garage
Would this work if you live in Florida and the garage is really hot?
Jen R what alot of people do is freeze water bottles and put in with them. It's hard to keep minnows in heat.....
you can build one out a chest freezer and replace thermostat with a universal to keep the temp around 55-60 ive done it works great
@@bedbargainsby358 ty was thinking of building one here in Tampa bay area of Florida will beat buyin shrimp at 3 dollars a dozen for small as l cant afford much due to being disabled.
I like it but the music has to go
should have nitrogen cycled the tank the fish would stay healthier
Thay jump out water
No never, still works great!
thay jump out water?? lmfao taaa fuckkk
No nitrogen cycle??? I’m sure you had a lot of fish die at first
I did treat it. Just didn't put it in the video. Minnows are extremely resilient. I maybe have 5 die a week. I only use it during the colder months. I don't fish near as much in the summer.
Won't keep minnows noway to keep them cool
There actually a ton of ways. You must be doing it wrong. Cause mine works great!
music is annoying!!
the flute music intro was a horrible idea
Song gotta go
Annoying music.
Your annoying......
lmaooo go fuck urself mr. alan doof
Wtf is with that God awful music.
If you dont know, you cant afford it.
Thank goodness for that.
Internet troll be gone! Sweet channel byw. 🤣