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I use a 15 Gal cylindrical tub made of thick plastic, filled to about 13 gals. I put a hose spount in the bottom, drilled hole a little smaller then threaded in spout, and epoxied both sides. Painted black inside. I ran a hose to the garage w/ quick connecters. I change water every day for 8 to 18 eels, or every other day if I have less than 8 eels left. Also use an airator on it. This setup makes changing the water very easy, and I have eels when I need them. It has worked out well, and I have lost very few eels.
I used to use the 5 gal bucket, but when I tried to put 16 eels in there, I lost most of them in one night. It seems the first couple of days home from tackle shop you really need to change water frequently. Since I dont feed them, after a couple days the water stays cleaner.
Even managed to "re-use" some eels, after fishing them w/ hook under chin & out eye, I brought them home, they lived, and caught me several nice fish on the next outing.
Make sure you have a good seal on to, or they will find a way to get out.
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