bullhead up-keep

[Larry FlatCaster]

Fish... there are some bacteria solutions available commercially.

Throw some bait in to get it started. It takes some time... the warmer the better.

Last year was a little tough.

[Larry FlatCaster]

Here is more info that might be of interest Scott.

[Larry FlatCaster]

Here is more info that might be of interest Scott.

I thought I put a link in there last night... Oh well. Google this and you will find stuff out there.

[Larry FlatCaster]

[wastewaterguru]

Even tougher to get the filter seeded with cooler water temps. My biofilter doesn't really start working well each year until the bait tank is around 75 degrees.....

[Scott K]

What do you use for a carbon filter? Just something from a pet/aquarium store?

[Larry FlatCaster]

Thats what I used to use. I might go back to doing that. I've done a little research... but need to do more to find larger quantities at a cost effective means, with out too much hassle.

[StillwaterAaron]

You can use darn near anything that!

I know these have all been used by friends

-raw filter material from pet shops for aquariums.

-Plastic scrubbers for kitchen

-Army Men little plastic ones

-whiffle golf balls

-bio balls

get creative with it.

[StillwaterAaron]

Wow I missed over an entire page of this and missed out on some good info.

Larry I am horrible about changing water and that is one reason I use the carbon. My tank is so clear right now it is great but I also only have 4 small bullies in there right now. I plan to take a pic of my tank but have been so busy.

What do you use for a carbon filter? Just something from a pet/aquarium store?

The least expensive way that I use is bulk activated carbon just dumped into the bottom of my filter. For my filter I use a water filter similar to what you would put in your house with the clear case that you add a filter to. It is much more elaborate than I needed but I had all the parts except a couple connections on hand so the total cost was about 5 bucks. There are so many options and ways you can make a filter and bait tank that will work great. One thing I like about my filter that I never thought about before is it works with very cold water keeping it clear and smelling not bad.