Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Tropical Fish Breeding Tanks

1. PIVBY Aquarium Fish Breeder Box Isolation Mesh Fish Fry Hatchery Separation Net

User Ratings: 49 17

PIVBY First Impressions

"It is awesome!"

I feel like this breeder box is sturdier than some others that I've used. One of them does not because you're supposed to add some sort of water rain bar. Took me a little while to figure it out but it worked for me. The dividers only work with the fry drop in place. As with many plastics, if it isn't thick enough, then it can break. They seemed scared at first but calmed down after about 30 minutes. I ordered this and it came next day.

  • PIVBY Aquarium Fish Breeder Box Isolation Mesh Fish Fry Hatchery Separation Net
  • Upgraded Mesh design with removable, locking legs, convenient for the protection of the fishes.
  • A multi-function isolation box, suitable for family farming and includes isolation and hatch
  • Easily attached to the top of your aquarium by the included suction cups.
  • Isolate those diseased fish, injured fish, big tropical fish and aggressive fish
  • Size of 10.14" x 5.85" x 7.02" Safely separates new-born fry from other fish,improve the survival rate of juvenile fish.
  • Manufacture: PIVBY
  • Item Weight: 4.8 ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The PIVBY
  • Quality [star rating='3.9']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.4']

PIVBY Final Thoughts

"Works ok for me."

I got the medium and it's mostly the width of a 10 gallon tank. Apparently my purple Betta, Dragonfruit, did not get the memo. I use this all the time for fish or new plants. I popped this together in a minute and it was in the tank in another minute. Tired of my guppies eating their fry and found this. The funnel tray is placed too high within the box. Both are designed for free floating.

Overall Score
3.7

[star rating="3.7"]
(88 Points)

Peoples Choice - Other Highly Rated Tropical Fish Breeding Tanks

2. Kangkang@ DIY Aquarium Fish Breeding Box Tank Fish Incubator Net Fry Baby Fish Hatchery Equipment Is...

User Ratings: 35 18

Kangkang First Impressions

"Every thing else is good."

Much easier to use and install than those tank partitions. Breeder nets are available in many sizes including larger than both boxes. Still, everything else about the box is great! I didn't have the space for an external one. One of them does not because you're supposed to add some sort of water rain bar. I left it out and the babies were sneaking out through that hole. He had room to still swim around and I didn't feel too guilty.

  • Kangkang@ DIY Aquarium Fish Breeding Box Tank Fish Incubator Net Fry Baby Fish Hatchery Equipment Isolation Net Box Tank with Suction Cup Size S/L
  • A multi-function isolation box, suitable for family farming and includes isolation and hatch
  • Can be used as incubator box for fish to spawn
  • Avoid adult fish attack and to increase the survival rate of baby fish
  • Isolate those diseased fish, injured fish, big tropical fish and aggressive fish
  • With 4 suction cups, convenient to fix and move
  • Manufacture: Kangkang
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Kangkang
  • Quality [star rating='3.7']
  • Value For Money [star rating='2.5']
  • Affordability [star rating='2.8']

Kangkang Final Thoughts

"Buy better suction cups."

I own 7 of these isolation, breeding tanks. The babies are now in the box without the middle divider piece. We did have some get stuck in the edge of the partition. I actually put it in my 10 gallon baby fry tank. With the pump it's completely circulated and levels are normal. I am using several to sort through some fish I am breeding. She doesn't seem very stressed, honestly, and likes to nap in the V's.

Overall Score
3.4

[star rating="3.4"]
(61 Points)

3. Joyfay Aquaponic Fish Tank- Fish Tank, 3.2 Gallon, Hydroponic Cleaning Tank, Fish Feeds The Plants a...

User Ratings: 65 16

Joyfay First Impressions

"Wash before use."

He's happy just sitting on his plant blowing bubbles. We need to do mare to make sure bettas are treated better in pet stores, though. It works as it is designed to do and kept my fry safe. This works better at protecting babies from mom than the one room nets. They seemed scared at first but calmed down after about 30 minutes. It would have been nice to have the suction cups. I bought one to try it out, and it's been excellent.

  • Joyfay Aquaponic Fish Tank- Fish Tank, 3.2 Gallon, Hydroponic Cleaning Tank, Fish Feeds The Plants and The Plants Clean The Tank
  • AQUATIC GARDEN: Aquarium garden is a mini fish and vegetable symbiosis system composed of fish, plants and microbes. The fish dung produced by feeding fish is decomposed into nutrients that can be absorbed by plants by microbes, thus purifying water quality and nourishing plants.
  • SUITABLE FOR ALL KINDS OF FISH: Tropical fish need additional heating device
  • SIPHON OXYGEN SUPPLY: Through the automatic siphon design, the water level of the planting tank is tidal-like fluctuation, and the root of the plant can breathe quickly, and finally the fish is not changed, and the planting is not watered and fertilized. A natural oxygen supply cycle in 30 seconds, bringing a natural experience to the fish
  • ENJOY YOUR FAMILY LIFE: Connect the family and nature through the Joyfay water garden, enjoy the natural pleasure of planting, make a green salad in the busy life, and enjoy the food dancing in the lips.
  • SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: The Joyfay Self Cleaning Fish Tank come with a one year guarantee; If you have any issues at all with your tank, simply reach out to our customer service team, and they will gladly help you with any issues that you may be having
  • Item Weight: 6.93 pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Joyfay
  • Quality [star rating='4.2']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.4']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.6']

Joyfay Final Thoughts

"Second was fine."

This keeps her area better airated and actually helps flow the babies out. Neither ended up having their babies in the breeder box. The Petzilla and Lee's make observations easier. The suction cups were adequate and held the breeder on to the glass fairly well. Not sure why some people are complaining the the separating tray floats. I do suggest leaving the lid above the waterline, however, as it has two holes. The funnel tray is placed too high within the box.

Overall Score
4.1

[star rating="4.1"]
(22 Points)

4. Hikig Aquarium Fish Tank Guppy Breeding Breeder Baby/Fry Net Trap Box Hatchery

User Ratings: 48 8

Hikig First Impressions

"Very glad I bought it."

I really liked the fact I could add an airline for water flow. I'm using it as a nursery for baby guppies. With the fry drop in you have plenty of room for temporarily keeping the females. I took the out of the tank and put them in mugs but it was not practical. 5 gallon, but he was struggling to swim. I put three pregnant females in the box immediately. There are slats in the bottom for the babies to escape to, to keep from being eaten.

  • Hikig Aquarium Fish Tank Guppy Breeding Breeder Baby/Fry Net Trap Box Hatchery
  • Suitable for all kinds of aquarium, cold water, tropical and marine fish
  • Ideal for saving fry in your aquarium from other fish
  • Simple to assemble, the net breeder provides security for baby fry or even sick and injured fish
  • Hangs on the side of most glass aquariums
  • Fine mesh to keep fry protected Material: plastic, gauze
  • Manufacture: Hikig
  • Item Weight: 3.16 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Hikig
  • Quality [star rating='3.6']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.9']

Hikig Final Thoughts

"Good size!"

With everything out the tank seems to stay really clean. Tired of my guppies eating their fry and found this. My husband got me a few guppies that apparently had been pregnant. The dimensions for the large size are approximately 8. It's a decent size for an internal breeder box. I personally use these to introduce smaller fish into my community tanks. I have safe little fry and more to come!

Overall Score
4.0

[star rating="4"]
(12 Points)

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5. Pssopp Fish Incubator Mesh Box Fish Tank Isolation Box Fish Breeder Net Fry Hatchery Incubator with ...

User Ratings: 50 50

Pssopp First Impressions

"Arrived on time."

There is a grate that sits about an inch above the bottom of the box. He had room to still swim around and I didn't feel too guilty. Worked well, water and air flow is minimum due to slots being very thin. I put three pregnant females in the box immediately. I currently have about 30 or so new babies in it. The Petzilla and Lee's make observations easier. Apparently my purple Betta, Dragonfruit, did not get the memo.

  • Pssopp Fish Incubator Mesh Box Fish Tank Isolation Box Fish Breeder Net Fry Hatchery Incubator with Suction Cup Isolation Board
  • 【Independent Space】Comes with isolation board, It not only can prevent the baby fish from the adult fish's attack and improve the survival rate of the baby fish, but also ideal to be sick fish and isolation chamber for pregnant fish. Suitable for hatching fish roe and shrimp egg in fish tank and aquarium.
  • 【4 Suction Cups】With 4 suction cups, convenient to fix and move. You can easily stick it on the glass.
  • 【High Quality】Our fish breeder adopts quality mesh material to ensure the flow of water within the tank and isolation box. Nontoxic and harmless material, safe for your baby fishes and shrimps.
  • 【Simple Assembly】Multi-fuctional, new frame style with removable, locking legs, convenient for the protection of the fishes. Easy installation, easy to use.
  • 【Widely Used】It is suitable for all kinds of aquarium, cold water, tropical and marine fish.
  • Manufacture: Pssopp
  • Product Dimensions: 3.94 x 3.94 x 3.94 inches; 4.23 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Pssopp
  • Quality [star rating='2.4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='2.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='2.1']

Pssopp Final Thoughts

"My fishes will be happy!"

With the fry drop in you have plenty of room for temporarily keeping the females. That way the water still flows nicely in where mom is. Guppy fry didn't escape and they look happy. I also like that it goes in to the tank and not a hang on the outside type. Undeniably the best seller I've encountered. Still, everything else about the box is great! I ordered this and it came next day.

Overall Score
3.0

[star rating="3"]
(5 Points)

6. Fish Breeding Incubator Net Hanging Fry Baby Fish Hatchery Isolation Box Aquarium Accessory with Suc...

User Ratings: 53

Gosear First Impressions

"Works as expected."

I do suggest leaving the lid above the waterline, however, as it has two holes. Not sure why some people are complaining the the separating tray floats. I never knew how important this was until tank cleaning time! I will update after the babies are born but so far this is great. I'll put the bag from the pet shop in it and cut it open. First one arrived used with gravel and a hole in it. That's why I took time to come back.

  • Fish Breeding Incubator Net Hanging Fry Baby Fish Hatchery Isolation Box Aquarium Accessory with Suction Cup L Size
  • Fish Breeding Incubator Net Hanging Fry Baby Fish Hatchery Isolation Box Aquarium Accessory with Suction Cup L Size
  • Can be used as incubator box for fish to spawn.
  • Avoid adult fish attack and to increase the survival rate of baby fish.
  • Isolate those diseased fish, injured fish, big tropical fish and aggressive fish.
  • Need a simple installation.
  • Manufacture: Gosear
  • Part Number: G424300086
  • Material: Plastic
  • Color: E
  • Batteries Included?: No
  • Batteries Required?: No
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Gosear
  • Quality [star rating='3.9']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.8']

Gosear Final Thoughts

"The price."

The tube for the bubbler is a nice touch. I actually put it in my 10 gallon baby fry tank. Future design improvement- less room for fry, more room for moms. Not sure why some people are complaining the the separating tray floats. I really like the design of this breeder box. This works better at protecting babies from mom than the one room nets. With the fry drop removed you get a really nice size little tank.

Overall Score
4.3

[star rating="4.3"]
(3 Points)

7. Yamitsu Floating Koi Fish Net Basket 24''x 24''x 24'' for Pond Fish, Breeding, Quarantine,Viewing

Yamitsu First Impressions

"Great external refugium."

Super strong suction cups- I have both the small and large. We did have some get stuck in the edge of the partition. Good size and I like the separated chambers. With the fry drop in you have plenty of room for temporarily keeping the females. I had a 2 pregnant guppies and bought this for them. Still, everything else about the box is great! Guppy fry didn't escape and they look happy.

  • Yamitsu Floating Koi Fish Net Basket 24''x 24''x 24'' for Pond Fish, Breeding, Quarantine,Viewing
  • Floating Koi Fish Net Basket 24''x 24''x 24'' For Pond Fish, Breeding, Quarantine,Viewing
  • Size is 24 Inch Wide x 24 Inch Tall x 24 Inch Deep, Black fine mesh netting, Strong PVC piping, Easy to Assemble
  • Made of black fine mesh netting with 1 1/2" PVC pipe and 4 elbows. The Koi Net Basket can be glued or just pushed together for folding down and storing away.
  • Strong PVC piping, EASY TO USE
  • Easy to Assemble, Can be glued or just pushed together for folding down and storing away.
  • Manufacture: Yamitsu
  • Item Weight: 4 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Yamitsu
  • Quality [star rating='4.6']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.6']

Yamitsu Final Thoughts

"This product is great."

Unlike the males, female Bettas should get along together. The funnel tray is placed too high within the box. I do suggest leaving the lid above the waterline, however, as it has two holes. Apparently my purple Betta, Dragonfruit, did not get the memo. I currently have about 30 or so new babies in it. I own 7 of these isolation, breeding tanks. Two days later and we have about 20 babies swimming in the bottom part of the box.

Overall Score
5.0

[star rating="5"]
(1 Points)

8. POPETPOP Brine Shrimp Artemia Hatchery Cola Bottle Adapters Brine Shrimp Hatchery Kit Shrimp Egg Inc...

User Ratings: 56 9

POPETPOP FI3611K3J4342Z First Impressions

"Buy better suction cups."

The baby fish were able to swim from the bottom back to the time in the corners. When I came across this one that showed the actual inner dimensions, I was impressed. It would have been nice to have the suction cups. I really like that it has suction cups, and is very sturdy on the glass. First one arrived used with gravel and a hole in it. I also like that it goes in to the tank and not a hang on the outside type. They are now all back together, living as peaceably as fish can.

  • POPETPOP Brine Shrimp Artemia Hatchery Cola Bottle Adapters Brine Shrimp Hatchery Kit Shrimp Egg Incubator for Aquarium Fish Tank
  • Convenient to use, and easy to install and clean.
  • Baby brine shrimp hatchery,Suitable for coke bottles, and other beverage bottles.
  • It is easy to feed shrimp, suitable for fish tank and aquarium.
  • The lid for hatching the shrimp is screwed on to the coke bottle at one end and attached to the hose at the other end.
  • Made of premium plastic material for durable and practical use. Safe and parctical for shrimp breeding.
  • Manufacture: POPETPOP
  • Product Dimensions: 1.18 x 1.18 x 1.65 inches; 1.06 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The POPETPOP FI3611K3J4342Z
  • Quality [star rating='3.2']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.3']

POPETPOP FI3611K3J4342Z Final Thoughts

"Works ok for me."

Worked great for me and my need to separate babies from the rest of the tank. This is my first breeder box so I cant really compare with other brands. I'm using it as a nursery for baby guppies. There is a grate that sits about an inch above the bottom of the box. Perfect for holding my guppy babies. Hope you found this review helpful! It is large enough for fish bigger than guppies.

Overall Score
4.2

[star rating="4.2"]
(15 Points)

9. Rehomy Reptile Feeder Case, Acrylic Terrarium Insects House Box for Snakes Spider Lizard Breeding

User Ratings: 76

Rehomy 1370138120813SSKO First Impressions

"Assembly was fine."

I never knew how important this was until tank cleaning time! With the pump it's completely circulated and levels are normal. I ordered this product for my Balloon mollie babies. This product is good for the price. I use this all the time for fish or new plants. It's unsightly with big uneven seams and extra fabric. The dimensions for the large size are approximately 8.

  • Rehomy Reptile Feeder Case, Acrylic Terrarium Insects House Box for Snakes Spider Lizard Breeding
  • The reptile feeder case is made of high quality acrylic material, it is sturdy and durable.
  • 2mm ventilations holes are good for your lovely pet growth, the bottom side without holes.
  • Upper side design feeding hole, the safety lock cover can avoid reptile escape from the box.
  • Transparent material, better for observing the activity of inside reptile.
  • Suitable for tarantulas, geckos, crickets, snails, hermit crabs, baby tortoise and other small bugs.
  • Manufacture: Rehomy
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Rehomy 1370138120813SSKO
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.9']

Rehomy 1370138120813SSKO Final Thoughts

"I did read reviews first."

Took me a little while to figure it out but it worked for me. We caught momma the day before she had them and removed her after. He had room to still swim around and I didn't feel too guilty. I have safe little fry and more to come! There's only one issue with this unit. The tube for the bubbler is a nice touch. The breeder box has a decent size for isolating fish or dwarf shrimp.

Overall Score
4.3

[star rating="4.3"]
(5 Points)

10. Mr. Aqua Breeding House for Aquarium

User Ratings: 82

Mr. Aqua MA-174 First Impressions

"Tried him in a 3."

Less than 2 days and already received a replacement. This keeps her area better airated and actually helps flow the babies out. The Petzilla and Lee's make observations easier. I put three pregnant females in the box immediately. I also like to put in a bowl with acclimating. The breeder box has a decent size for isolating fish or dwarf shrimp. Both are designed for free floating.

  • Mr. Aqua Breeding House for Aquarium
  • Great for livebearers
  • Perfect to separate fish
  • Ideal for quarantine
  • Manufacture: Sevenports, Inc
  • Product Dimensions: 10.25 x 5.75 x 5.25 inches; 14.4 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Mr. Aqua MA-174
  • Quality [star rating='4.2']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.3']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.8']

Mr. Aqua MA-174 Final Thoughts

"Overall I did like it."

I don't see how they send used stuff out as new! Good size and I like the separated chambers. We have 12 babies swimming around in our tank at the moment. She doesn't seem very stressed, honestly, and likes to nap in the V's. The little air tube connection on the side is a nice addition too. Tired of my guppies eating their fry and found this. We did have some get stuck in the edge of the partition.

Overall Score
4.8

[star rating="4.8"]
(3 Points)

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