Bait Tank Filtration Upgrade

[drl823]

 I upgraded my 30 gallon Rubbermaid holding tank to a 100 gallon stock tank. I just used an aquarium filter and air stones for the smaller one, but since I will be moving more water I need a larger filter to move the water, I'll still use my air stones I guess. What type of filter can I use to move 100 gal.....What do you guys use on your larger tanks? 

[F.R.E.D.]

You'll want a canister filter, 4 tray with around 300gph. FNE will probably chime in with some quality input.

[FishingNewEngland]

You'll want a canister filter, 4 tray with around 300gph. FNE will probably chime in with some quality input.

Why how did you know? 

I have a magnum 350 canister filter on my 100 gallon tank. They are on sale at Dr. Fosters right now.
http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578%203579%203595&pcatid=3595

It doesn't have the 4 tray that Mark mentioned but I've had it for several seasons and it works great. You can save additional money by buying a filter pad and cutting it to size rather than buying the sleeves that work on the 350.

Call me if you have any questions Sir!!

[pikeking]

We have 2, 150 gallon tanks and we are using Cascade 1000 filters on them. They are the 3 tray design and change 400 gph. Don't even need the stone with it. 129.00 at petco.

[drl823]

Thank you Mark, Mark, and Bob I'm looking into all your suggestions and should be all set up in a couple of weeks. 

[DasRottweiler]

Ifya don`t wanna spend the cake on the canisters, ya can always grab a submersible pond pump(Lowes, etc) and pump to a filter basket or a kitty litter container that cascasdes back into tank. I have a sub. 550gph pump that pumps from a 55 gallon drum to a 35 gallon drum over it , that then cascades thru a basket filter with fiberglass insulation for media back into the 55. You can see my setup here--->http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=118411.0 Scroll down to mid-page.
550GPH pump cost me $55, total setup less than $150. I have an easy $300 worth of bait in them now, at today`s prices!

[FishingNewEngland]

Ifya don`t wanna spend the cake on the canisters, ya can always grab a submersible pond pump(Lowes, etc) and pump to a filter basket or a kitty litter container that cascasdes back into tank. I have a sub. 550gph pump that pumps from a 55 gallon drum to a 35 gallon drum over it , that then cascades thru a basket filter with fiberglass insulation for media back into the 55. You can see my setup here--->http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=118411.0 Scroll down to mid-page.
550GPH pump cost me $55, total setup less than $150. I have an easy $300 worth of bait in them now, at today`s prices!

Canister filters can be bought for about $150.   

[DasRottweiler]

My pump moves 550gph at a third of the price. That was the point I was making. Are the canister filters better? I`m sure they are , but for my use, I`ll spend the short money and leave myself $100 for icegear. The reason I trap my own bait and store it for later use is to save money, so I can afford other gear or simply the gas to go. Besides watta ya need a $150 filter/pump ifya can`t trap nuttin anywayz Mark?   

[unoman]

Im having good luck with the Fluval 405....4 tray

[FishingNewEngland]

Besides watta ya need a $150 filter/pump ifya can`t trap nuttin anywayz Mark?  

Got me there buddy.  

[DasRottweiler]

lol-just f-ing w/ya!

[pikeking]

Got me there buddy.  

Oh, That's cold!!! Mark, you need bait? I will hook you up.

[drl823]

Besides watta ya need a $150 filter/pump ifya can`t trap nuttin anywayz Mark?   

OUCH!!!!!!!

[THE JIGGER]

Mark (FNE),with all the bull they're giving you,I thing this is your year for a big one.
 

[pikeking]

Mark (FNE),with all the bull they're giving you,I thing this is your year for a big one.
 

I wouldn't be that nice Jiggy, we know you!!!

[DasRottweiler]

Just trying to fit in with you MA guyz! I see ya beating on Mark constantly, so I knew it would slide rite off! Where the h377 is the ICE?

[FishingNewEngland]

No worries guys. I'm used to the ribbing, this isn't the only site where I get it either. 

I have a bunch of frozen gold from last year Bob, I should be all set. I'm planning on buying a few lbs. of shiners at the beginning of December if the trapping doesn't pick up. I'll be ok.

[pikeking]

Mark, don't let the guy overcharge you for the water again this year!!!

[FishingNewEngland]

Mark, don't let the guy overcharge you for the water again this year!!!

 

[Bigbait]

I have a 250 gallon with three tray filter and up great to second three hundred gallon with Rena 3 filter.
I just pick up a air bubblier Pond master 40 all this was $225. I have 100 gallon tank in my dinning room that
Has six perfect goldens in it for back up.