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. GDAE10 Acrylic Breeding Cabinet,8PCS Feeding Reptile Breeding Tank Insect Spider Turtle Heating Pad ...

GDAE10 First Impressions

"Would buy again."

I also like that it goes in to the tank and not a hang on the outside type. So overall, this is a functioning product with little issues. I put the rainbar into it so now they can't escape. The dimensions for the large size are approximately 8. I never knew how important this was until tank cleaning time! I have safe little fry and more to come! She doesn't seem very stressed, honestly, and likes to nap in the V's.

  • GDAE10 Acrylic Breeding Cabinet,8PCS Feeding Reptile Breeding Tank Insect Spider Turtle Heating Pad Thermostat USA Stock
  • Brand New and high quality,specifically designed for pets to spend winter
  • With a thermometer and hygrometer, you can observe the temperature and humidity easily
  • The Acrylic cabinet has high durability,specialized and scale breeding
  • Multilayer cabinets allow your beloved pet to live freely and comfortably,high capacity,accommodates many different kinds of pets
  • Simple but fashion design,is a good decoration in your house
  • Manufacture: GDAE10
  • Product Dimensions: 12.99 x 11.02 x 17.32 inches; 12.79 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The GDAE10
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.1']

GDAE10 Final Thoughts

"That's bad."

Guppy fry didn't escape and they look happy. Not as sturdy as I thought but perfect for what I wanted. It's unsightly with big uneven seams and extra fabric. The breeder box has a decent size for isolating fish or dwarf shrimp. Still, everything else about the box is great! The funnel tray is placed too high within the box. I ordered this and it came next day.

Overall Score
5.0

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

8. PETS ISLAND Aquarium Fishes Breeding Boxes Double Guppies Hatching Incubator Isolation Box

User Ratings: 60 6

PETS ISLAND First Impressions

"I recommend this box."

With the fry drop in you have plenty of room for temporarily keeping the females. I really like the design of this breeder box. No more babies swimming back up the cracks and getten eaten by mom. Apparently my purple Betta, Dragonfruit, did not get the memo. My husband got me a few guppies that apparently had been pregnant. Fits nicely in a size 10 gallon tank. Fits nicely in a size 10 gallon tank.

  • PETS ISLAND Aquarium Fishes Breeding Boxes Double Guppies Hatching Incubator Isolation Box
  • Unique floating and transparent plastic cover designed to prevent the fish out of the isolation room to protect the newborn fish. It is ideal to be sick fish in fish and isolation space With sucker, anywhere convenient fixed in the tank
  • It is a Hatchery for viviparous fish, such as bettas, guppies, medaka, ect. It can Prevent attack from adult fish, improve the survival rate of juvenile fish
  • It can Separate aggressive fish, injured fish, small fish, shrimp, and other sea clownfish
  • Self-floating design with suction cup, 2-layer combination does not occupy space
  • Make sure you put all the pregnant fishes into the incubator! Many people are easy miss some pregnant fishes. In fact, the ventilating hole of the incubator is not visible by the naked eye, and the small fish cannot run out.
  • Manufacture: PETS ISLAND
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 3.9 x 3.9 inches; 9.59 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The PETS ISLAND
  • Quality [star rating='4.2']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.1']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.4']

PETS ISLAND Final Thoughts

"Assembly was fine."

With the fry drop removed you get a really nice size little tank. So far, those have both held up, so the non-locking lid has not been an issue. I also like to put in a bowl with acclimating. I also like to put in a bowl with acclimating. Good quality and easy to take apart. I've used several other floating breeders, and have always wished they were larger. We caught momma the day before she had them and removed her after.

Overall Score
4.2

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

9. LJSLYJ Aquarium Fish Breeder Acrylic Box for Baby Fish Hatchery(Transparent)

User Ratings: 50 33

LJSLYJ First Impressions

"So this is what I did."

It comes with 2 removable dividers and a removable fry drop slotted piece. If you have a smaller tank, the Lee's may be the better choice. This product is excellent, works fabulously. Breeder nets are available in many sizes including larger than both boxes. I currently have about 30 or so new babies in it. The suction cups were adequate and held the breeder on to the glass fairly well. The funnel tray is placed too high within the box.

  • LJSLYJ Aquarium Fish Breeder Acrylic Box for Baby Fish Hatchery(Transparent)
  • Material: Acrylic
  • Size:Length, width and height are about 12.5*7*7cm and the error is about 1cm
  • Package Including: 1 pcs
  • Prevent the baby fish from the adult fish's attack and improve the survival rate of the baby fish. Perfect isolator for aggressive fish, injured fish, small fish, shrimp, clownfish, and other marine fishes
  • Exquisite workmanship, Safe and secure for breeding, isolating or acclimating fish, favorable vents allow optimum water flow and easy to observe your baby fish.
  • Manufacture: dechitrade
  • Item Weight: 3.49 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The LJSLYJ
  • Quality [star rating='2.7']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.7']
  • Affordability [star rating='2.6']

LJSLYJ Final Thoughts

"Assembly was fine."

I'll put the bag from the pet shop in it and cut it open. We had 2 pregnant fish in seperate halves with them seperated. I gave 4 stars becauses the mesh gets algae ridden pretty easily and stained green. It is large enough for fish bigger than guppies. It's a decent size for an internal breeder box. I put the rainbar into it so now they can't escape. This keeps her area better airated and actually helps flow the babies out.

Overall Score
3.3

[star rating="3.3"]
(9 Points)

10. CPR Aquatic CITR 3 Pro DX Large in Tank Refugium

CPR Aquatic First Impressions

"A good purchase for."

We did have some get stuck in the edge of the partition. They are now all back together, living as peaceably as fish can. You have to be really careful with shrimp or they die. Future design improvement- less room for fry, more room for moms. The dimensions for the large size are approximately 8. Still, everything else about the box is great! Guppy fry didn't escape and they look happy.

  • CPR Aquatic CITR 3 Pro DX Large in Tank Refugium
  • This CPR Aquatic CITR 3 Pro DX (Deluxe) Large In-Tank Refugium is the latest version of the CITR Refugiums and has an updated grate design and 20% greater flow.
  • The CITR In-Tank Refugiums are "safe houses" that provide a protected area to help newly added fish or invertebrates easily acclimate to a new tank while also providing a place for injured fish or corals to regenerate damaged tissue without the need for a separate quarantine tank.
  • The CITRs also function as a culturing area for small organisms that are intended to be provided as a food source for the inhabitants of the main portion of the tank. The versatility and easy use of the CITRs make them a valuable addition to every aquarist's tank.
  • The CITR 3 has slots cut out of the side. This CITR Pro version has a black back and is attached to the aquarium with an adjustable bracket.
  • This Deluxe version comes with a Rio+ Aqua 180 Powerhead. 11.5” L x 5.5” W x 7.5” H.
  • Manufacture: CPR Aquatic
  • Editor's Impressions Of The CPR Aquatic
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

CPR Aquatic Final Thoughts

"Very light!"

The seller, Pawfly, was very nice about it. There is a grate that sits about an inch above the bottom of the box. I own 7 of these isolation, breeding tanks. This product is excellent, works fabulously. Now he's chilling in quarantine until he heals. I bought one to try it out, and it's been excellent. Neither ended up having their babies in the breeder box.

Overall Score
5.0

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

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