Description
xOverview
Meet the Marine Metal B-3 Bubbles Live Bait Aerator, a compact, rugged air pump built to travel with you. Designed to be water-resistant and battery-powered, it delivers dependable oxygen diffusion for live bait buckets and small aquariums alike.
Power and endurance drive its performance. A precision motor sips energy and can run roughly 100 hours on two alkaline D cells, or about 50 hours on a single D. This long runtime helps you stay in the action without constant battery changes.
Steady oxygenation for your bait
The diffuser delivers about 1.0 STL of air per minute into up to 10 gallons, with a weighted air stone and 30 inches of silicone tubing. The result is consistent bubbles and dissolved oxygen that support live bait vitality.
Rugged, ready when you are
Built for real-world use, the pump comes in a Dry Box-style case that helps keep it dry, even in wet buckets. The adjustable stainless steel clip attaches to any bucket, while the rubber booted switch offers reliable operation in salt or freshwater.
Versatile and travel-friendly
Whether you fish saltwater or freshwater, weekend trips or long expeditions, this portable aerator doubles as a back-up pump for aquariums. Its compact form, protective case, and clip make it easy to pack and use anywhere.
Why choose Marine Metal
With five decades of innovation behind Marine Metal, the B-3 Bubbles Aerator embodies durability and practical design. It’s built to last and designed to accompany you toward your next catch, not promise results.
- Long runtimes on standard D cells
- Water-resistant dry box case and rubber booted switch
- Weighted air stone with 30 in tubing for better oxygenation
- Works in both saltwater and freshwater environments
- Easy bucket attachment with an adjustable stainless steel clip
- Air flow of 1.0 STL per minute
- Effective up to 10 gallons of water per diffuser
- Includes durable components for travel and storage
- Battery-powered convenience for on-the-water use
- 50 years of Marine Metal engineering behind the design
FAQ
Q: What is the Marine Metal B-3 Bubbles Live Bait Aerator used for?
A: A portable, water-resistant diffuser that helps maintain oxygen in bait buckets and small tanks.
Q: How long does the battery last and how is it powered?
A: Runs on two alkaline D cells for up to about 100 hours, with a dry-box design and bucket clip.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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