Stocking Rates Fathead minnows are used throughout the U S as a bait fish for small predator fish such as crappie and walleye If these minnows are added to a new bass-bluegill lake during initial stocking , they can reproduce and provide an abundance of small minnows to boost the growth of bass fingerlings . … Read more
Catching your own saves big bucks, as wild shiners typically cost around $14-20 a dozen And you can expect to go through six-dozen in a day if the bite is on. Will shiners breed in a tank? It spawns on riffles, or optionally on the nests of other minnows. You can breed them in a … Read more
Minnows will usually get along with other smaller fish, but larger fish may eat them Place the aquarium light on top of the aquarium. No water thermometer is necessary as minnows can survive a large range of temperatures. An ideal temperature, however, is between 70 F and 75 F. How big of a tank do … Read more
Fill a cooler approximately two-thirds of the way full with spring water or water from a local stream. Start up your battery powered bait aerator to oxygenate the water before putting in the minnows. Add your baitfish and change about two-thirds of the water each day to keep them alive. What do minnows need in … Read more
How big of a tank do I need for minnows? For any amount of minnows, you’ll need at least a ten-gallon tank It’s wise to get a larger tank, just in case you decide to keep more fish, but If you plan on having more fish, you might want to look into a fifteen or … Read more