Keeping scallops alive
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CraigC
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Like most shellfish, keeping the water oxygenated is the key.
Like Craig said, to keep them alive for long, you need to get oxygen into the water, like you would a fish tank. Keeping them very cold helps, too, by slowing their metabolism.
I've seen people use a big cooler and a fish tank aerator to keep/purge clams and crawfish.
CD
I've seen people use a big cooler and a fish tank aerator to keep/purge clams and crawfish.
CD
buckytom
Chef Extraordinaire
You can get a bait bubbler for around $10 to help with the oxygenation.
It's a little battery powered air pump, hose, and diffuser that can be installed on the box or bucket.
It's a little battery powered air pump, hose, and diffuser that can be installed on the box or bucket.
Ooooo, I need to get one of those for crawfish season, which is soon upon us. Thanks!
CD
buckytom
Chef Extraordinaire
I have had shiners/killies and minnows stay alive for almost a week in a bubbler bucket. Works great so long as you keep it cool.
