I would use a manufactured tank if someone made the right size in 45-50 gallons. I have a specific place and a tight fit so my home made tank is perfect for it. All the bait tank makers are killing it these days. Extreme Bait Tanks is right here on Lake Cumberland and their tanks are as good as any. I used (still have it) a 50 gallon tall boy from Evolution last fall and it was off the charts performance wise. Evolution uses the new Keep Alive pump in their tanks and this is NOT the same as the old style Keep Alives. I am incorporating many of the tank maker concepts in my tank including the keep alive and filter socks. I've included a pic to show how much oxygen is being delivered to the water in the tank. You can see the air so abundant it's hanging off the sides of the tank. This is with no salt which would make the water more dense and hold even more oxygen.
I can promise you won't do as well unless you take the best care of your bait. I am adding a temp gauge to my tanks as I type this. That way I can monitor temp changes much more quickly. Regulating water temps in the warmer months is critical.
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