puka9988 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 gday raiders just a question. iv started to wonder if it would be easy enough to make a live bait tank just in the shed of our place up at stockton by just using a tank and a simple pump used back in the day when i had gold fish as pets (about 7 or so years ago) i believe i still have it and cant see why it shouldnt work... its probly not as simple as this.. but is there any reason why this couldnt keep some little livies alive for a night? tight lines stockoboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhunter76 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 gday raiders just a question. iv started to wonder if it would be easy enough to make a live bait tank just in the shed of our place up at stockton by just using a tank and a simple pump used back in the day when i had gold fish as pets (about 7 or so years ago) i believe i still have it and cant see why it shouldnt work... its probly not as simple as this.. but is there any reason why this couldnt keep some little livies alive for a night? tight lines stockoboy Best buying a cheap external fish filter for a local aquarium and when you do catch the live bait try to bring as much of that same water you caught them from home to fill the tank up. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puka9988 Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 how much would one of these filters cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhunter76 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 how much would one of these filters cost? It'll last you for awhile around the $25 mark but worth it, When you get a result catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puka9988 Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 It'll last you for awhile around the $25 mark but worth it, When you get a result catch. alright thanks lala so just get one and hook it up and should be right to go? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulg Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hi all , just a question as i am interested in keeping a tank with some bait fish aswell ! I have never had a saltwater fish tank . 1.Can I simply just get normal sea water formt he river and install a filter with cotton / charcoal ? 2. Do i need to add chemicals (monthly / weekly) ? as you need to for a fresh water aquarium. 3. Can you start with freshwater and add an additive to make it saltwater ? 4. I have been told that water lost through evaporation can be replaced with fresh water ? is this true any help is appreciated. MR RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King slayer Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hi all , just a question as i am interested in keeping a tank with some bait fish aswell ! I have never had a saltwater fish tank . 1.Can I simply just get normal sea water formt he river and install a filter with cotton / charcoal ? 2. Do i need to add chemicals (monthly / weekly) ? as you need to for a fresh water aquarium. 3. Can you start with freshwater and add an additive to make it saltwater ? 4. I have been told that water lost through evaporation can be replaced with fresh water ? is this true any help is appreciated. MR RB. 1. Yes normal sea water is fine, but get clean stuff away from pollution etc. The best and only worthwhile filter for a salt water tank is a mini-reef filter, or you can get away with airlifts if you change the water often enough. For long term keeping you will also need a protein skimmer. 2. You need to monitor salt levels (specific gravity), ph, nitrite, nitrate, ammonia, hardness.. the list goes on if you want to do it right. 3. You can, but it's a costly mixture from aquarium stores and in my mind a waste of money if the ocean is within a short drive. 4. Always replace evapourated water with fresh water as the salt does not evaporate. But monitor the specific gravity always. Last of all buy a book on salt water aquarium keeping. It's the only way you will begin to learn all there is to know about that expensive and time consuming, if rewarding hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puka9988 Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 1. Yes normal sea water is fine, but get clean stuff away from pollution etc. The best and only worthwhile filter for a salt water tank is a mini-reef filter, or you can get away with airlifts if you change the water often enough. For long term keeping you will also need a protein skimmer. 2. You need to monitor salt levels (specific gravity), ph, nitrite, nitrate, ammonia, hardness.. the list goes on if you want to do it right. 3. You can, but it's a costly mixture from aquarium stores and in my mind a waste of money if the ocean is within a short drive. 4. Always replace evapourated water with fresh water as the salt does not evaporate. But monitor the specific gravity always. Last of all buy a book on salt water aquarium keeping. It's the only way you will begin to learn all there is to know about that expensive and time consuming, if rewarding hobby. i dont need to worry about most of this stuff if im only going to have some bait fish in them for 2-7 days every 10 weeks (holidays)? just change the water each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulg Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Thanks for the info king slayer, It seems like it may be an expensive exercise ! MR rB> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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