How to Keep Shad Alive

							How to Keep Shad Alive
Shad fish are a type of live bait that are used to catch bass and other
large fish. Shad can be a delicate fish, so keeping them alive can be
difficult. This article will tell you how to keep shad alive.

<Steps
1Use a circular or oval-shaped tank. Shad will get stuck in the corners
of rectangular or square containers and die of asphyxiation.<
2Install an aerator. The aerator brings in oxygen for the fish, but not
all of these machines are suitable for shad bait.
3Look at the speed and size of the bubbles the aerator produces. Shad
thrive best in current that is 1 to 2 mph (1.60 to 3.21 km/h).The bubbles
from the aerator should be small so they can dissolve in the water
properly.

4Maintain cool water temperatures so the water is more oxygen rich. Have
a thermometer in the tank at all times to monitor the
temperature.Insulated tanks, water changes or small bottles of frozen
water inside the tank can cool down the water.

5Change the water at consistent intervals to prevent ammonia and chlorine
buildup. You should also store chemical removers in case you need them.If
you must miss a water change, add "ammoniasorb" and chlorine remover to
your tank to remove these chemicals.
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Tips
The water in your tank ideally should be within 8 degrees Fahrenheit
(13.33 Celsius) of the water you will be fishing in.

<Warnings
Avoid quick water temperature changes when changing or cooling water.
Abrupt temperature changes can send fish into shock and kill them.

Things You'll Need
Circular or oval tank
Aerator
Aquarium thermometer
Ammonia and chlorine removers



Sources and Citations
http://www.fishing-catalog.com/KeepAlive/guide.htm
http://www.tennstripedbass.com/ArticleKeepingShadAlive.htm