Was posted on the boat forum, thought it was better suited here...

 

I'm going to build a bait tank that will be used in back of a truck to transport baitfish from one location to another (one hours drive).  My plan is to use a 55 gal blue drum, a bilge pump, canister filter, and aerator.  Here are the specs for the aerator and bilge pump...

 

bilge pump:

1000gph 12V Square Bilge Pump, 1-1/8" Port, 2.9A Draw, 5A Fuse, 4"H x 2-7/8"W, 3 Yr Wty

 

aerator:

• - Creates a low 1-3/4 amp current

So, my questions, could we run these to the truck battery? If not, can you guys tell me what size battery i need?  All in all, it needs to be operational for two full hours max, most likely only 90 minutes.

 

Would also appreciate someone explaining how to come to this solution myself.

 

Thanks everyone!

Yes, Just be sure to fuse them near the battery and don't forget a switch(s) 

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Thanks guys, I stopped by my local marine shop before I got to see the replies and your replies echo what they said.... "Save money, run it off the truck battery because it won't draw enough power to cause an issue with the truck electrical.  Fusible links, then a switch. "

You can put a plug on it just like a boat or a camper. Hook the wire up to the taillight wire of the plug and run with your headlights on. Done and done

You can put a plug on it just like a boat or a camper. Hook the wire up to the taillight wire of the plug and run with your headlights on. Done and done

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I run a 10 boom sprayer doing the same thing.  I hook it to a plugin on the back of my truck.  It is wired to the tail lights so I have a switch for off and on.

Transporting live bait, illegal in KS. Be sure to check local laws