Marine Metal B-17 Hush Bubbles Live Bait Aerator, 2 D-Battery Powered

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Item weight: 0.72 Pounds
Product dimensions: 7.5"L x 2"W x 5.5"H

Quick take

A quiet battery-powered aerator that runs 37 to 75 hours on D batteries, designed to oxygenate 10-gallon bait buckets.

The Marine Metal B-17 Hush Bubbles is a compact, battery-powered air pump that keeps bait lively in a bucket or small live well. It runs on D batteries and includes a 12-volt plug for use in a vehicle, and its quiet motor suits anglers who fish still water or early mornings. A 30-inch airline with a weighted air stone and a stainless steel clip make it easy to set up on a bucket for fresh or salt water.

Best for

Live bait storage on full-day trips
Keeping nightcrawlers active throughout long sessions
Saltwater live bait fishing from shore or boat

Skip if

You use bait for short trips under two hours
You need high-volume aeration for large bait tanks

Strengths

Ultra-quiet operation does not disturb nearby fish
Long battery life covers extended fishing days
Water-resistant design handles splash and wet conditions

Trade-offs

Air flow rate suits buckets, not large coolers
Battery compartment requires regular checks for corrosion
Weighted air stone may get stuck in bucket

Fishing fit

Water: Freshwater
Saltwater

Specifications

Specifications
Type	bait aerator
Power	2 D batteries (37-75 hours)
Air flow	1.2 STL/min
Bucket capacity	10 gallons
Airline tubing	30 in
Mounting	Stainless steel clip

Updated 17 October 2026