MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
Makes sense. When I upgrade my pump soon, I'll have to make a change in my filter outflow anyway and what you suggest is certainly less fuss.
Will the good bacteria only develop (i.e. "capacity") to the quantity that the amount of bait waste dictates?
Always.
If you slowly grow your #'s there will be no problem assuming your filter has enough capacity for the bacteria needed. If you are doing shiners, then add a dozen more each week and you should be fine. If you are doing suckers or chubs then add a half doz a week or so. Don't go and dump 4 doz suckers in at once and you should be golden.