aerator v's bilge pump?

[fishinginmyblood9]

Wondering does anybody use or have used just aerators in a bait tank instead of bilge pumps? And is an aerator as successful as a bilge pump at keeping the bait alive?

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Originally Posted by fishinginmyblood9

Wondering does anybody use or have used just aerators in a bait tank instead of bilge pumps? And is an aerator as successful as a bilge pump at keeping the bait alive?

When I was new I went that route. Not a good option. Do it right the first time and make or buy a real bait tank.

[Amish Ed]

For bait, use a pump. Aerators work great to keep bass alive in a livewell, but suck for keeping bait alive.

[Hunters Pa]

you need fresh water circulation to maintain temperature and deal with ammonia and other waste buildup. Aerators don't do that

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by fishinginmyblood9

Wondering does anybody use or have used just aerators in a bait tank instead of bilge pumps? And is an aerator as successful as a bilge pump at keeping the bait alive?

You can get away with it if you exchange the water every 40 minutes or so, but agree with previous posts: circulating water exchange is the best.

[fishinginmyblood9]

Awesome! Thanks. Yes I'll do it up right! I actually just got the stealth-14 with the pump kit in it and my friend was thinking about just doing the aerator. Thanks!

[TJones]

Originally Posted by fishinginmyblood9

Awesome! Thanks. Yes I'll do it up right! I actually just got the stealth-14 with the pump kit in it and my friend was thinking about just doing the aerator. Thanks!

Stocks the tsunami 500 . Same pump used in hobies . That's where I grabbed my last replacement from, they also have just the replacement cartridge for 2/3's the cost online only .