[Kayak_Bernie]

I use small zip ties, to cover the plug in an "*" pattern this allows the scales and slime to pass through the overflow and keeps the overflow working while not letting the chovies get their dumb heads and bodies stuck in the hole. I find that a recirculating timer is essential for keeping the chovies alive, as well as not letting the bait guys overload the tank. If they give me too many, I'll simply scoop some of the less than lively ones out of the tank and save them for lobster bait.