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08-19-2007, 07:52 PM
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Wouldnt the pond water possibly introduce some new nasty critters??
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08-20-2007, 06:31 AM
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It's about respect baby!
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Location: ri
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chef cycle your new tank with a few goldfish for a few days they'll help establish healthy bacteria.
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Domination takes full concentration..
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08-20-2007, 07:59 AM
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Respect your elvers
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Sure you didn't spill some marsala in there?
Seriously, I use tap water in my eels and have never had much loss. Last week I had the foundation sprayed for ants and the exterminator unplugged my aerator to access the foundation. Needless to say, he didn’t plug it back in. When I went home for a PM dump and noticed this potentially devastating situation unraveling  I acted quickly, saving nearly 36 lives. Lost one good one though and fed him to the squirrels. They love eels for some reason.  Sorry.Carry on. |
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08-20-2007, 09:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Back Beach
Sure you didn't spill some marsala in there?
Seriously, I use tap water in my eels and have never had much loss. Last week I had the foundation sprayed for ants and the exterminator unplugged my aerator to access the foundation. Needless to say, he didn’t plug it back in. When I went home for a PM dump and noticed this potentially devastating situation unraveling I acted quickly, saving nearly 36 lives. Lost one good one though and fed him to the squirrels. They love eels for some reason. Sorry.Carry on. |
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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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08-20-2007, 09:44 AM
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Respect your elvers
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Originally Posted by Bronko
Seriously?
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Don't want to hijack Tyler's thread any further, but squirrels will take eels with abandon. I hang my rigged eels on the bird feeder outside my back porch to dry them out before disassebling them and the squirrels have snatched a few from me, hooks and all.  |
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08-20-2007, 09:52 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Originally Posted by Back Beach
When I went home for a PM dump and noticed this potentially devastating situation unraveling |
Mike thanks for the heads up on your Bowel Movement situation... I know it kept me up at night wondering
chef..
you know how to find me if you want help using up some eels  |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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08-20-2007, 11:00 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
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Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
Mike thanks for the heads up on your Bowel Movement situation... I know it kept me up at night wondering
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I meant the trash you sicko. 
Tyler,
How many eels are you trying to keep here and how big of a container are they in? |
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08-20-2007, 11:22 AM
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Its a 50 gallon barrel, mostly have around 30-50
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08-20-2007, 11:26 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Sure sure sure...
And now asking about Chef's eel..
not sure I could fish with you alone Mike 
Chef,
get a bunch of ice and a colander and put them in your cooler with the drain open. Should hold them fine for a day or two if you need to change the water. alot less work than firing up a new tank... |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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08-20-2007, 11:46 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
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I keep about 30 at a time in a marine 60 qt cooler. I drilled a hole through the lid for the air line and change the water daily. Keep it in the shade and use tap water. I can keep them for a few weeks at a time with little attrition. I think the cooler keeps the water temp more stable too. I can't explain the spots though.
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