Epic Shad Tank Build

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3 жыл бұрын

This is a lengthily video documenting my Epic Shad Tank Build. "Links below" It took me about a week and a half to build this shad tank. Cost close to $1300 but I think it will be worth it in the end. As a fishing guide "Starkey Outdoors" I need to have shad readily available without having to catch them the night before. This shad tank should make my life easier. Update: I switched out 1350gph pump for a 2650gph after installing the Danco venturi.
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@leevalayudan5583 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best builds I've seen this far

@StarkeyOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@BooneBoys 3 жыл бұрын

Love that tank!! Only people who cast net can appreciate how awesome this is to have shad on hand. Nice work.

@StarkeyOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@alandavis4885 Жыл бұрын

A word of extreme caution: make sure you're plugging EVERYTHING into a GFCI receptacle (electrical outlet)! Nice job on the build!

@brandonyount4196 2 жыл бұрын

If you build anymore tanks best thing to use and not need silicone or flex seal use uniseals

@markkenton4945 2 жыл бұрын

You could put a large foam filter on the pump intake to prevent the fish from getting stuck on the pump intake screen and the foam can be rinsed out every 1-2 weeks depending on the level of fish waste

@mateuszx17 2 жыл бұрын

For me he built a little bomb. Everything especially the freezer will leak and everything is in the electricity. Funny job.

@blughsr Жыл бұрын

excellent video. I live in Tx. that system will work perfect with my gold fish pool pond in my garage

@StarkeyOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@larrylaye9276 Жыл бұрын

Im watching this because im considering an attempt to keep pogies aka menhaden. Tournament anglers have a huge advantage being able to pen baits. Those who live on the waterway can pen bait.

@winehead99 3 жыл бұрын

miss ya , at you know where hope you keep putting out videos

@StarkeyOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You

@BoatsForALiving 2 жыл бұрын

Pasta strainer should reduce the suction at the pump filter by increasing distance from pump and increasing the surface it pulls from

@TheNick08332 2 жыл бұрын

it's fine for the sock filter to be in the water cause if u push it tight it will only use a small part of the filter

@mikebebee8547 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that was a cluster

@davidfischer8760 10 ай бұрын

That's bad ass.

@johnfarr8933 Жыл бұрын

Lookup uniseal, you can thank me later lol ..uniseal allows you to connect pipe to anything 3/8 or less ...I think they come in common 1 to 3 inch pipe...looks like a rubber grommet...they say they are good up to 65psi.

@kennethpierce7304 10 ай бұрын

Informative video. I appreciate you sharing the mistakes as well as the success’s. I do have a question. What does the salt do? Shad being, as far as I know, fresh water fish. I would think the salt would kill them. Thank you and tight lines.

@StarkeyOutdoors 10 ай бұрын

The salt helps keeps them slimy and seems to keep them alive. Most guides put it in their bait tank on the boat. Just ad a couple cups per 500gal. Don't over do it.

@kennethpierce7304 10 ай бұрын

@@StarkeyOutdoors woul I need to do that to minnows as well ?

@StarkeyOutdoors 10 ай бұрын

Probably wouldn't hurt.You can buy the bait saver crystals as well which salt is the main ingredient I believe. @@kennethpierce7304

@bobswalley3756 2 жыл бұрын

Did like the video I'll let you know how mine turns out lol

@shawn80j 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you could have cycled your tank before fish went in. Hope this helps if your still messing with it

@StarkeyOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Its running great. Shad stay alive for weeks and bigger fish for months except in the summertime. The cooling part doesn't work that great but it helps some. I just intended to keep them alive until I use them for bait. More of a convenience thing before guided trips. I did add chlorine remover to it when I first put water in and I'm now testing my water and adjusting it. But overall I'm pleased. Thanks for watching.

@BassQuest Жыл бұрын

This is great. How are you liking it after a couple of years. Any failure points

@StarkeyOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Well. The cooling part isn't very effective. I'm trying to cool too much water and it cycles through too fast. The temp drop on the outlet is only a couple degs. It only cycles the whole 500 gallons twice an hr at best. The heating part works great except the heaters go bad every now and again. They are cheap enough. The pump and filter works good. The sock filters are great. I use it mainly to put my minnow buckets in and let them float around. Not as much for shad any more. Also put crappie and cats in it when I'm lazy to clean them. They will live for months. Long reply.

@BassQuest Жыл бұрын

@@StarkeyOutdoors thanks for the reply. That is great. I have a commercial bait dealer license and will be selling shad to some local shops for big bass and stripers. We are trying to get everything set up

@stonefly7158 3 ай бұрын

Walmart sells 5200 in big tubes 21$

@allkindsofoutdooractivities 3 жыл бұрын

Just FYI 5200 is not considered aquarium safe but Flex Seal is so as long as you have it all covered you should be ok. Always use straight aquarium safe silicone for any bait tank applications.

@StarkeyOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. This is just a temporary holding tank until i use them for bait anyhow. Thanks for watching.

@allkindsofoutdooractivities 3 жыл бұрын

@@StarkeyOutdoors Good build!

@michaelsavage3244 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 150 gallon tank. Do you think 7cf will be enough to keep that cool or should I just buy a big freezer. My tank is outside but is in the shade most of the day. Only sun on it is 11:30-3:00. Alabama heat is horrible. Bluegill is mostly what I’m keeping in it.

@StarkeyOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure. My freezer system is helping keep it down but im not running enough through it to make a huge difference. The water is about 10 deg cooler the freezer but it isn't pushing enough through to make a big difference in a 500 gallon tank. I think its moving about 5 gallons per min. The heater portion works great though. Ive had the same shad in there since February. Bluegill shouldn't be any problems. Use a chlorination filter and also chemicals a day before putting them in there. Good luck.

@bobswalley3756 2 жыл бұрын

Hey dude I am starting on making a minnow tank with a freezer any words of advice on trying to seal it? You made me nervous

@StarkeyOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I never could get mine to stop leaking. I sealing the seams with flex glue and then went over the whole inside with flex seal spray and it still leaked. It swells out under pressure and splits the seams I think. You might try using this 3m product. amzn.to/3GvUTzY it needs a little water on it to set it off and takes a while to dry but its the best out there.It could have just been my freezer designs. I ended up coiling up pex line inside of mine like a radiator. Its helps some but not enough for 500 gallons.

@leolldankology 2 жыл бұрын

@@StarkeyOutdoors copper tubing inside the freezer would work better than pex.