Fish breeding box
Give your fry a safe start in life
A breeding box is the essential tool for anyone hoping to raise healthy fry at home. It isolates the pregnant female and keeps the newborns safe from adult fish, which are all too ready to eat them. At AnimalParadise, every model is designed to offer a secure, well-oxygenated space.
How do I protect fry from adult fish?
Place the near-term female in a floating breeding box fitted with a slotted grid. The tiny fry slip through into the lower chamber, out of reach of the adults, while the mother stays separated and cannot chase them.
Which breeding box suits guppies or platys?
These livebearers release fully formed fry, so a separation tank with a slotted floor works perfectly. Choose a model that hangs inside the aquarium and shares the same heated, filtered water as the main tank.
Our range of breeding boxes
- Floating breeding boxes : They rest at the surface and follow the water level while keeping the fry easy to watch.
- Separation tanks : Ideal for isolating an aggressive female or a fish to protect without removing it from the aquarium.
- Mesh nurseries : Gentle on delicate fins, they let water flow freely and improve oxygenation.
The AnimalParadise expert tip: Feed the fry finely crushed food several times a day and keep the water very clean; a small daily change limits waste inside the confined space of the box.
Explore the full AnimalParadise breeding box selection and start your breeding project with confidence: we deliver across Europe, quickly and with care.
