Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Penn-Plax Fish Breeding Tanks
1. Penn-Plax AN2 Aqua Nursery and Hatchery Aquarium
User Ratings: 50 13
Penn-Plax AN2 First Impressions
"The thing is awesome!"So it IS possible for very small fry to slip through the slits. Instead of catching babies, I simply leave the mom in the top piece. I have used other breeder boxes and like this one the best. Not as sturdy as I thought but perfect for what I wanted. With the fry drop removed you get a really nice size little tank. Worked great for me and my need to separate babies from the rest of the tank. Tired of my guppies eating their fry and found this.
- Penn-Plax AN2 Aqua Nursery and Hatchery Aquarium
- Automatic Circulation: Gently Coaxes Fry Away From The Mother, As Well Serves To Eliminate Stagnant Water
- Natural And Clever Way To Breed: The Penn Plax Aqua Nursery And Hatchery Keeps Baby Fish Safe And Separate
- Separate Tanks: The Tube Gently Transfers Fry Into A Separate Tank
- Package Dimensions: 6.5" L X 5.5" W X 4.5" H
- Manufacture: Penn Plax
- Product Dimensions: 4 x 5 x 6 inches; 9.52 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Penn-Plax AN2
- Quality [star rating='3.5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
- Affordability [star rating='4.8']
Penn-Plax AN2 Final Thoughts
"He's happy, so I'm happy."Unlike the males, female Bettas should get along together. Easily accommodates two Molly's, swords or platy fish. They seemed scared at first but calmed down after about 30 minutes. Especially if you plan to hold the babies there for a while. Kind of a pain to remove the lid and feed the fry. I put three pregnant females in the box immediately. Suction cups do not hold the box up under its own weight.
Overall Score
3.8
(271 Points)
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2. Penn Plax Net Breeder for Aquarium
User Ratings: 36 18
Penn-Plax NB1 First Impressions
"Great purchase!"My husband got me a few guppies that apparently had been pregnant. This is my first breeder box so I cant really compare with other brands. I ordered this and it came next day. Tired of my guppies eating their fry and found this. I put the rainbar into it so now they can't escape. Instead of catching babies, I simply leave the mom in the top piece. I really liked the fact I could add an airline for water flow.
- Penn Plax Net Breeder for Aquarium
- ISOLATE THE FRY: the Net Breeder Deluxe is the safe way to keep your fry isolated in a community tank.
- IMPROVED DESIGN: nicknamed ‘the baby saver’, the new design has an improved net and frame, with more features.
- FREE SLIDING SUCTION CUP: allows the Net Breeder to adjust by itself and float at water level.
- PERFECT SIZE: the frame measures 6.75’’ x 5.50’’ x 5.75’’, the perfect size for your little ones.
- Manufacture: Penn Plax, INC.
- Product Dimensions: 6.88 x 1 x 7.44 inches; 3.2 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Penn-Plax NB1
- Quality [star rating='3.6']
- Value For Money [star rating='4']
- Affordability [star rating='2.8']
Penn-Plax NB1 Final Thoughts
"I really like it."It is large enough for fish bigger than guppies. The lid doesn't lock in place too snugly which make it easy to open. So it IS possible for very small fry to slip through the slits. This product is excellent, works fabulously. I bought one to try it out, and it's been excellent. I will definitely buy these kind of breeder again. I will update after the babies are born but so far this is great.
Overall Score
3.5
(65 Points)
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Here Are Some Other Related Fish Breeding Tanks
3. LOVIVER Clear Fish Breeding Box Aquarium Breeder Box Auto Circulating Hatching
User Ratings: 61 26
LOVIVER First Impressions
"They held water well."I really like that it has suction cups, and is very sturdy on the glass. It is large enough for fish bigger than guppies. Much easier to use and install than those tank partitions. I am using several to sort through some fish I am breeding. I have noticed that with all they pieces in that food does not exit the bottom half. I have two female Bettas and a Pleco in a filtered, heated 15-gallon tank. I've used several other floating breeders, and have always wished they were larger.
- LOVIVER Clear Fish Breeding Box Aquarium Breeder Box Auto Circulating Hatching
- Double Set Design. Adolescent fish will be taken to the small breeding box by air pneumatic automaticly
- Cracks on Both Sides. Ensure the flow of water within the tank and isolation box.
- Floating Design. Can be moved anywhere, besides the double-layer is space-saving
- Transparent Cover. Can prevent fish jumping out of the box, and the middle hole is convenient for feeding, it also can prevents adult fish to attack juvenile fish
- Material: Plastic, Size(LxWxH): Approx. 20x10x12cm/7.87x3.94x4.72inch
- Manufacture: LOVIVER
- Editor's Impressions Of The LOVIVER
- Quality [star rating='3.8']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.3']
- Affordability [star rating='4.5']
LOVIVER Final Thoughts
"It's sturdy so far."We picked this up to use as a secondary QT box for our reef tank. So far, those have both held up, so the non-locking lid has not been an issue. My kids observe the fish and write notes about health and behavior. This product is good for the price. This keeps her area better airated and actually helps flow the babies out. I use this all the time for fish or new plants. The dimensions for the large size are approximately 8.
Overall Score
3.8
(13 Points)
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4. fitTek 5 X 50Mm 2" Round Air Stones for Pond Or Aquarium Fish Tank
User Ratings: 61
fitTek First Impressions
"Imperfect design."I use this all the time for fish or new plants. I've used several other floating breeders, and have always wished they were larger. I feel like this breeder box is sturdier than some others that I've used. It comes with 2 removable dividers and a removable fry drop slotted piece. I am using several to sort through some fish I am breeding. Mine's been doing fine and very useful. I really liked the fact I could add an airline for water flow.
- fitTek 5 X 50Mm 2" Round Air Stones for Pond Or Aquarium Fish Tank
- You are purchasing 5 x 50mm (2inch) air stones suitable for aquarium and pond use.
- These air stones will connect to standard 4/6mm air line. Or, the hose tail can be cut to accommodate thicker air line.
- Manufacture: fitTek
- Editor's Impressions Of The fitTek
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
- Affordability [star rating='4.5']
fitTek Final Thoughts
"Very useful."We had 2 pregnant fish in seperate halves with them seperated. The breeder box has a decent size for isolating fish or dwarf shrimp. With the fry drop removed you get a really nice size little tank. No more babies swimming back up the cracks and getten eaten by mom. So overall, this is a functioning product with little issues. I left it out and the babies were sneaking out through that hole. I do suggest leaving the lid above the waterline, however, as it has two holes.
Overall Score
4.5
(17 Points)
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5. Senzeal Aquarium Cichlids Fish Egg Incubator Tumbler Fish Hatchery Mouth-Brooding 50mm
User Ratings: 69 2
Senzeal SZLUS-0546 First Impressions
"I liked this breeder box."I bought one to try it out, and it's been excellent. I am using several to sort through some fish I am breeding. It's unsightly with big uneven seams and extra fabric. It's a decent size for an internal breeder box. I really like the design of this breeder box. I tested both my tank and box water to find a big difference in Ammonia levels. It's plastic but I have used it for several months and it’s help up well.
- Senzeal Aquarium Cichlids Fish Egg Incubator Tumbler Fish Hatchery Mouth-Brooding 50mm
- Made of non-toxic plastic material, hatching for raising fish eggs
- Suction tube clamp soft, easy to install, not easy to scratch the incubator director
- Mesh uniform and dense to ensure smooth flow of water and improve hatchability
- Biochemical cotton can avoid the impurities in the fish tank into the incubation chamber
- Hatching fish eggs, you need to use the same fish tank water, so that fish eggs adapt to the environment
- Manufacture: Senzeal
- Item Weight: 7.2 ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Senzeal SZLUS-0546
- Quality [star rating='3.5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.8']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Senzeal SZLUS-0546 Final Thoughts
"I liked this breeder box."The breeder box has a decent size for isolating fish or dwarf shrimp. I took the out of the tank and put them in mugs but it was not practical. The little air tube connection on the side is a nice addition too. With the pump it's completely circulated and levels are normal. The net is harder to see through but not for the casual observer. I really like the design of this breeder box. The baby fish were able to swim from the bottom back to the time in the corners.
Overall Score
4.5
(152 Points)
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6. cherrysong Aquarium Fish Breeder Box,Floating Fish Isolation Multi- Functional Breeding Incubator Bo...
cherrysong First Impressions
"He's happy, so I'm happy."So far, those have both held up, so the non-locking lid has not been an issue. I really like the design of this breeder box. We had 2 pregnant fish in seperate halves with them seperated. The tube for the bubbler is a nice touch. I personally use these to introduce smaller fish into my community tanks. I actually put it in my 10 gallon baby fry tank. We did have some get stuck in the edge of the partition.
- cherrysong Aquarium Fish Breeder Box,Floating Fish Isolation Multi- Functional Breeding Incubator Box
- It can be used as the spawning box for ovoviviparous fishes such as the betta fish and the killy fish, etc..
- It can protect the ovoviviparous fishes from the attack of the adult fishes, thus to improve the survival rate of the larva fish;
- It is designed to insulate the offensive fish, the injured fish, small fishes and shrimps, sea clownfish, etc.
- Material: plastic
- Size: about 13 * 8 * 7cm/5.12 *3.15 * 2.76in (L * W *H)
- Manufacture: cherrysong
- Editor's Impressions Of The cherrysong
- Quality [star rating='2.1']
- Value For Money [star rating='3']
- Affordability [star rating='2.7']
cherrysong Final Thoughts
"Great product!"I own 7 of these isolation, breeding tanks. I don't see how they send used stuff out as new! I really like that it has suction cups, and is very sturdy on the glass. You have to be really careful with shrimp or they die. Especially if you plan to hold the babies there for a while. I also has a lid with snaps in place and has 2 slotted circles for dropping food in. I use this all the time for fish or new plants.
Overall Score
3.0
(1 Points)
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7. Alfie Pet - Kaia Hang-on Nursery Fish Tank with Isolation Breeding Hatchery
User Ratings: 74 13
Alfie First Impressions
"I would buy again!"The Petzilla and Lee's make observations easier. They seemed scared at first but calmed down after about 30 minutes. Good quality and easy to take apart. The tube for the bubbler is a nice touch. My other one was fine but I brought her out so she wouldn't get hurt. She doesn't seem very stressed, honestly, and likes to nap in the V's. If you have a smaller tank, the Lee's may be the better choice.
- Alfie Pet - Kaia Hang-on Nursery Fish Tank with Isolation Breeding Hatchery
- Dimension: 6" long; 3.25" wide and 7" high.
- Ideal as maturation tank for fry, or isolation tank for aggressive or injured fish.
- Safely separates new-born fry from mother and other fish.
- Space saving design that hangs on the inside of the aquarium.
- Easy to assemble.
- Manufacture: Alfie
- Editor's Impressions Of The Alfie
- Quality [star rating='4.4']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.4']
- Affordability [star rating='4.3']
Alfie Final Thoughts
"Arrived on time."I really liked the fact I could add an airline for water flow. We did have some get stuck in the edge of the partition. You have to be really careful with shrimp or they die. Lets in just enough new water to keep it clean, but not too much to have a current. The net is harder to see through but not for the casual observer. I had a 2 pregnant guppies and bought this for them. We need to do mare to make sure bettas are treated better in pet stores, though.
Overall Score
4.3
(11 Points)
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8. J-star Aquarium Breeder Box for Fish Tank, Baby Fish Separator Incubator Divider, Aquarium Baby Fish...
User Ratings: 50
J-star First Impressions
"Awesome product."I'll put the bag from the pet shop in it and cut it open. Petzilla is larger in size which reduces crowding as the babies grow. Not sure why some people are complaining the the separating tray floats. First one arrived used with gravel and a hole in it. This is my first breeder box so I cant really compare with other brands. They seemed scared at first but calmed down after about 30 minutes. Both are designed for free floating.
- J-star Aquarium Breeder Box for Fish Tank, Baby Fish Separator Incubator Divider, Aquarium Baby Fish Protector Acrylic Breeder Box for Baby Fishes.
- The breeder box can be used as spawning box for betta, guppy, etc. The fish isolation box can prevent small fish from attacking and improve the survival rate of fish.
- High-quality transparent materials, durable. Can safely and reliably breed, isolate or adapt to fish. Crystal transparent body. It's easy to observe the females giving birth.
- Space-saving and can float automatically, this acrylic isolation box can be fixed on the aquarium wall by suction cup. The two-level combination does not take up space.
- Perfect isolator for aggressive fish, injured fish, small fish, shrimp and other marine fishes. Fishes such as Betta, Guppy, Killifish, Clownfish and other small fishes.
- No need to open the cover when feeding because of the design with a feeding hole on the top. The suctions cup is made with Environment-friendly materials, better adsorption.
- Manufacture: J-star
- Editor's Impressions Of The J-star
- Quality [star rating='3']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.3']
- Affordability [star rating='3']
J-star Final Thoughts
"Suction cups are good."We need to do mare to make sure bettas are treated better in pet stores, though. The baby fish were able to swim from the bottom back to the time in the corners. I got the medium and it's mostly the width of a 10 gallon tank. Breeder nets are available in many sizes including larger than both boxes. Breeder nets are available in many sizes including larger than both boxes. I do suggest leaving the lid above the waterline, however, as it has two holes. Unlike the males, female Bettas should get along together.
Overall Score
4.0
(2 Points)
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9. DERCLIVE Brine Shrimp Eggs Incubator Hatchery Artemia Eggs for Aquarium Brine Shrimp Eggs Made of Pr...
User Ratings: 67 14
DERCLIVE 1318611/120204YZZBJM First Impressions
"Great external refugium."Hope you found this review helpful! So overall, this is a functioning product with little issues. This works better at protecting babies from mom than the one room nets. It comes with 2 removable dividers and a removable fry drop slotted piece. With the fry drop in you have plenty of room for temporarily keeping the females. As with many plastics, if it isn't thick enough, then it can break. Suction cups do not hold the box up under its own weight.
- DERCLIVE Brine Shrimp Eggs Incubator Hatchery Artemia Eggs for Aquarium Brine Shrimp Eggs Made of Premium Material, Non-Toxic and Durable
- 1.Can be directly into the harvest shrimp eggs, sea salt and water.
- 2.Suitable for hatching all dry frozen shrimp eggs.
- 3.Connect with air pump, eggs can be hatched within 36-48 hours.
- 4.Simple, practical, convenient to hatch shrimp for feeding fish.
- 5.Made of premium material, non-toxic and durable.
- Manufacture: DERCLIVE
- Product Dimensions: 10.83 x 2.36 x 2.36 inches; 6.84 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The DERCLIVE 1318611/120204YZZBJM
- Quality [star rating='3.5']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.2']
- Affordability [star rating='3.9']
DERCLIVE 1318611/120204YZZBJM Final Thoughts
"He's about 3."Unlike the males, female Bettas should get along together. The baby fish were able to swim from the bottom back to the time in the corners. Perfect for holding my guppy babies. It's unsightly with big uneven seams and extra fabric. I've used several other floating breeders, and have always wished they were larger. I have both the small and larger version. If you have a smaller tank, the Lee's may be the better choice.
Overall Score
4.2
(19 Points)
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10. YML Fish Hatchery Tank, 9 by 4 by 4-1/2-Inch
User Ratings: 55 19
YML H005 First Impressions
"I love this little box."My husband got me a few guppies that apparently had been pregnant. My husband got me a few guppies that apparently had been pregnant. The net is harder to see through but not for the casual observer. With the fry drop removed you get a really nice size little tank. Apparently my purple Betta, Dragonfruit, did not get the memo. I took the out of the tank and put them in mugs but it was not practical. It is large enough for fish bigger than guppies.
- YML Fish Hatchery Tank, 9 by 4 by 4-1/2-Inch
- The Floating Hatchery Come With Suctions
- Be Suitale For Fresh And Sea Water Aquariums
- Separate And Protect Young, Weak, Sick Fish or Spawn From Others Adult Fish
- Includes hatchery,partitions,suctions.
- Manufacture: YML GROUP INC
- Product Dimensions: 9 x 4 x 4.5 inches; 7.2 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The YML H005
- Quality [star rating='2.9']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
- Affordability [star rating='2.8']
YML H005 Final Thoughts
"Every thing else is good."I own 7 of these isolation, breeding tanks. The lid doesn't lock in place too snugly which make it easy to open. The baby fish were able to swim from the bottom back to the time in the corners. We did have some get stuck in the edge of the partition. As with many plastics, if it isn't thick enough, then it can break. The plastic is much thicker than the last box I bought for the same price. Two days later and we have about 20 babies swimming in the bottom part of the box.
Overall Score
3.7
(13 Points)
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