Rockfish 0 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Hi crew.I'm currently in the process of planning a house-move and will definitely be going for something with a garden (as I want to get a pooch). What I was wondering is basically:Would it be possible to maintain live bait, e.g. slimeys or shitties for any amount of time? Back in Germany, I used a 200 L barrel (with two 100 L fishtank pumps) to store baitfish in, at least for a few days or a couple of weeks. Essentially, I don't want to have to go out to catch livies, whenever I feel like trying for something with a bit more size.Obviously I wouldn't be chucking 100s of them in there, maybe 20 or so at a time, just to have a reasonable supply for when I find the time to have an extended session. Currently, my fishing is limited to after-dark tours, as I work until between 5 and 6, then drive to wherever and arrive well after sun-down.Thoughts?Cheers,J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kayak Noob 76 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Great idea, I wouldn't mind having a couple of 'Pet' fish... :woohoo: As long as you have a holding tank large enough, and keep the oxygen and temp levels close enough to their natural habitat I can't see why not, especially with shitties, as they seem to be quite hardy fish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rockfish 0 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Well, I used to keep "Rotaugen" and "Rotfedern" in the barrel - they are more or less like cockroaches - wouldn't be surprised if they survived a nuke.They make excellent live bait for pike and walleye. I've had it happen a few times that I caught a pike on one (usually let the pike run with the fish for a minute until I set the hook), land it and have a manged, de-scaled something left over on the hook that, against all odds is still alive. I mean, anything bitten by a pike should instantly die, given the pearly whites they carry around... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 what part of Germany are you from mate? my GF is Ducth down on the border in Limburg..i got this as my first ever pike.. on a roach Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rockfish 0 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 NW, town called Gronau - it's right at the Dutch border. There's some amazing pike places, if you know where to go :whistle: The most amazing part is the fact that pikes are super territorial (at least anything larger than 50 cm). You can catch one, tag it, release it and catch it again in the same area a year later to compare sizes.Now you've got me reminiscing! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rockfish 0 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 i got this as my first ever pike.. on a roach D'uuuhhh.... The penny just dropped. I was like "WTF?", hahahaha :silly: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 "D'uuuhhh.... The penny just dropped. I was like "WTF?", hahahaha :silly:"???those little silver fish with red fins are also known as Roach's in English fishing ( i think) lol that pike was 75cm and the only fish we got all day.. spent most the day drinking Schrobeller lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rockfish 0 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 "D'uuuhhh.... The penny just dropped. I was like "WTF?"' date=' hahahaha :silly:"???those little silver fish with red fins are also known as Roach's in English fishing ( i think) lol that pike was 75cm and the only fish we got all day.. spent most the day drinking Schrobeller lol[/quote']Well, I compared them to cockroaches in my initial post - you said "caught it on a roach" and for the first 5 minutes I actually thought you had caught in on a (creepy crawly variety) roach... Hence my confusion... Aaaaand then the penny dropped (regardless of whether they are actually called roaches or not in English, it all made sense all of a sudden)... Lol - been at work for too long methinks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 ahh yep thought that was what you meant! either that... or you recognised me lol i wasnt sure hahhaha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fished out 0 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Would the temperature extremes be too much in a small body of water for the true Saltwater fish?Freshwater fish can live in tanks wherever they occur but I figure the salties have a bigger area of water to diffuse the heat/cold?Brackish/Estuary fish like bream, Mullet and possibly Trumpeter, St's should go ok. I wouldn't try slimies, I think they rely a little much on stability in temperature. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimbojames 285 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 It should be alright and i pretty sure Aquarium shops have chemical test kits to keep your levels right . Make sure you know the legal lengths of all fish in said container and as long as it is kept in the shade i can't see many water temp problems . I have kept live bait in an old tub before for a few days with just a fish tank aerator keeping them in a cool shaded place . I was surprised as things came up that kept me busy for a couple more nights than intended . Also caught one of those Roach in a local water way witch was a surprise . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rockfish 0 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Temperature wise I don't see a problem either - during the winter the temperature in the barrel should be regulated by outside conditions, anyway. Can just move it to the garage or shed (provided my new place will have one!) during the warmer months. Otherwise it's going to be taken off-line during summer.Water quality wise there won't be any issues - I have access to all sorts of oceanographical gadgets that let me measure anything from dissolved oxygen, over salinity to fluorescence on the spot.Reckon I'll give that a go, then. Once it works and I've got the setup down pat, I'll write a report jimbojames 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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