Keeping live bait alive

[Jighead]

I ordered a sponge filter and replaced the air stone with it.



I'm hoping this does the trick. I used all the bait so replacing all of the water in the tub and starting fresh.

[Jighead]

the sponge filter has made a huge difference.

pic from the last page (a week or so ago), without the sponge filter


bait that i caught today, with sponge filter


both pics were taken 1-2 hours after i netted the mojarra. im happy with the setup so far.

20-gal brute tub from lowes: $32
110v aerator from amazon: $20
sponge filters from amazon (pack of 3): $15