aerator v's bilge pump?

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by fishinginmyblood9

Wondering does anybody use or have used just aerators in a bait tank instead of bilge pumps? And is an aerator as successful as a bilge pump at keeping the bait alive?

You can get away with it if you exchange the water every 40 minutes or so, but agree with previous posts: circulating water exchange is the best.