NaClH2OK9 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I've got some spade ones here but suspect cronulla is a bit far for you. ......... SaltWaterDog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) Why didn't I think of a servo? The one just down the road had what I needed and the unit works! It's pretty much the first bit of plumbing and electrical work I've done (outside of school projects years ago) so I'm pretty excited that it works. Just waiting on some silicon to dry so I can post some pics of it out on the water tomorrow! Thanks heaps for all the help guys, definitely couldn't have done it alone. Edited April 20, 2014 by Linc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no one Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Is this because I stole your live bait bucket? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Ironic how we only caught one gar and one yakka for the whole day today to go into the live bait tank, but they were very happy! Here's the setup. Yeah Ed, I was desperate for somewhere to put the bait today! haha, nah wanted a livewell for ages, and was able to make one up for well under $100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Well done linc. I'm sure the catch rate will improve. Nice position on the tank. ......... SaltWaterDog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Thanks SWD. Oh and the 500 GHP pump is too much, at least for my 19mm outlet, so for anyone about to buy a pump, 350 would be heaps I'd say, I had to turn the tap to about half to get a good sturdy flow without overflowing the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Appreciate the heads up as I've not purchased my pump yet. ......... SaltWaterDog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devon007 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 i'm looking at this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221420620284?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 but worried it might block the view to the motor? only 300mm high though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Got mine finished yesterday and tested today. 360 is fine and still needs throttling. I may fit a second outlet just to help flow rate. Also thinking of running the pump internal with a through Hull pickup but that's for another day. ......... SaltWaterDog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 I'm gonna install a 2nd outlet too. fills up too fast at the moment. at least I tested it with quite a few yakkas yesterday and they were happy all day Sent from my GT-I9300T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) Could not find any yakkas today but my daughter wanted to test with a small bream. Great idea untill we realised that we didn't have a net to get him out. Chased him with my hand for 5 minutes before giving up and emptying the container back over the side ......... SaltWaterDog Edited April 26, 2014 by NaClH2OK9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 aquarium nets work well for what they are only about $3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I did try 8cf yesterday but they were out of stock. Tbh I've had so many other jobs on the boat it was down the list. Should have tried the pet place. ......... SaltWaterDog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 You might be able to pick one up in woolies even. I stole the one from our old aquarium set which my son lost interest in years ago when the last gold fish died only problem is the yakkas in the bay the other day were too big for the net... too big for the target fish too unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 just upgraded with a weatherproof inline switch and a 2nd outlet. now just need a chance to get out on the water again Sent from my GT-I9300T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Couldn't find a decent in line so had to use one on my dash with a long cable length. Also fitted a second outlet deliberately chose vertical alignment so no spillage in a swell. Have also got a net tonight from kmar.... Slightly too big but a squash has sorted it for $5 ......... SaltWaterDog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 It's been a great journey with you linc. Cheers for the ride mate. ......... SaltWaterDog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 looks great SWD. now all we need is some bait fish and a few hungry predators... and permission to get out... Sent from my GT-I9300T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy-livin Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Hey guys I've been watching this feed for a while and I just want to say how good it's been to read all different ideas , And set up options! Really given me some ideas for my tank (when I get around to it....oops) . Great job with your tanks guys!!!! Tight lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rozza_b Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Hey all have dug this thread up from the past bit just wanted some opinions, i have recently purchased myself a 5.1m Quintrex and am wondering what size tank L wise is appropriate for making myself up a live baig tank with, already have a 70l round drum that i was thinking of using filled up about 3/4 of the way but after reading some of the comments am thinking i might need to downsize a bit and get something around the 40l mark, so yeah whats people opinions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hey all have dug this thread up from the past bit just wanted some opinions, i have recently purchased myself a 5.1m Quintrex and am wondering what size tank L wise is appropriate for making myself up a live baig tank with, already have a 70l round drum that i was thinking of using filled up about 3/4 of the way but after reading some of the comments am thinking i might need to downsize a bit and get something around the 40l mark, so yeah whats people opinions ? They still have the blue containers in Bunnings which work a treat, I've never had a livie die while running the pump through mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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