Minnow Tank

[westsam]

I have a source in my area where I can buy minnows by the pound for a good price. Is it feasible to go to the expense and trouble to rig up to keep them? I know nothing about the process and probably will not fish over a couple times a week. Would someone be so kind to tell me how to rig up, what to use and where to get it if I decide to undertake this endeavor?
Thanks a lot
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[old man hemi]

Westsam
I keep a 50 gal aquarium in my garage the whole key to sucsess is clean water,alot of airation,a good filter and don't feed the minnows at all.In summer i add a little ice as needed none clorenated,in winter i use a heater to keep my temp between 60-65 all year round ,they should last 4-6 weeks, It works for me and i hope this will help you.

[Don G]

http://www.crappie.com/gr8vb3/showth...ht=minnow+tank

[ShilohRed]

I have a 100 gallon stock tank. And a pump out of my wifes 30 gallon pond. LOL
Have the pump fixed where it only pumps water up and sprays out a homemade spray bar.
I keep minnows in it all winter long. At times it will even freeze up and they still make it.
Plan on burying a 200 gallon tank in the ground and pump the water under ground also. That way its getting cool weather all winter long.
Pete

[Rowdy]

This is My tank,simple but it works, I do need a filter system, where can I get a pump like you used on yours?
The tank holds 300 gal, I use half a tank and change it about 3 weeks, pretty nasty! It will keep 5 pounds easy till the temp gets to 65 deg.
sorry about the blurred pic's



Rowdy

[Darryl Morris]

I store my minnows on my boat. Here's another thread on the subject with some pics - http://www.crappie.com/gr8vb3/showth...ht=minnow+tank

[gabowman]

Keeping in mind and going hand in hand with Rango's set up, this is what I came up with. I had access to a free Ice box like you see in front of 7-11 stores so I used that. I purchased a garden pond pump, some PCV fittings and pipes, made a filter using a bucket, some lava rocks, and some batting material. Working good for now. Have had a couple lbs. of minnows in it for a few weeks now and only lost a doz. or so which I think is acceptable. Only changed about half the water out of it once so far.