{"product_id":"aquatop-nursery-box-fish-breeder","title":"Aquatop Nursery Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAquatop Nursery Box\u003c\/strong\u003e (model NSB-01) gives newborn fry and vulnerable fish a safe, protected space right inside your existing aquarium. The clear box mounts in seconds with four suction cups, while a soft mesh net and removable divider let you separate fry, recovering fish, or aggressive tankmates without setting up a second tank. It works in both freshwater and saltwater systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquatop\"\u003eAquatop equipment\u003c\/a\u003e, or stock up on hardy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livebearers\u003c\/a\u003e like guppies, mollies, and platies that breed readily and put a nursery box to good use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy You'll Want One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 4px;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects newborn fry\u003c\/strong\u003e from being eaten by larger tankmates until they are big enough to release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolates weak, sick, or injured fish\u003c\/strong\u003e so they can rest and recover without competition or harassment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalms aggressive fish or new arrivals\u003c\/strong\u003e with a gentle in-tank time out before they rejoin the group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable divider\u003c\/strong\u003e holds two fish or two batches of fry apart in the same box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft mesh net\u003c\/strong\u003e lets water flow through, so the box stays at your main tank's temperature and water quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour suction cups\u003c\/strong\u003e mount it securely to the glass without taking up extra floor space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the four suction cups firmly onto a clean section of the tank wall, near gentle flow but away from strong intakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower the box so the rim sits at or just above the waterline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the divider if you need to keep two fish or two fry batches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove a gravid (pregnant) livebearer in before she drops, or transfer fry, sick, or aggressive fish as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed lightly and remove any uneaten food daily, since the enclosed space is smaller than the main tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:540px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquatop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNSB-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-tank nursery and breeder box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5.5 x 6 x 6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eClear acrylic body with soft mesh net\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDivider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRemovable, for two separate compartments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4 suction cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFry, small fish, and recovering or quarantined fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 4px;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquarium-co-op-brine-shrimp-eggs\"\u003eAquarium Co-Op Brine Shrimp Eggs\u003c\/a\u003e for nutritious live first food that fattens up growing fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-pisces-25w-nano-aquarium-heater\"\u003eAquatop Pisces 25W Nano Heater\u003c\/a\u003e to hold a stable temperature in smaller grow-out tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-breza-battery-air-pump-ac-sensor\"\u003eAquatop Breza Air Pump\u003c\/a\u003e for gentle aeration and a backup during power outages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquatop\"\u003eAquatop gear\u003c\/a\u003e and our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a nursery box used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt creates a protected space inside your main tank to raise newborn fry, recover sick or injured fish, or give an aggressive fish or new arrival a short time out, all without running a separate tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work in saltwater tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Nursery Box is safe for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it attach, and will it block flow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour suction cups press it onto the inside glass. The mesh net lets water pass through, so the fish inside share your main tank's temperature and water quality. Mount it near gentle flow, not directly in front of a strong powerhead or intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it big enough for adult fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 5.5 x 6 x 6 inches it is sized for fry, small fish, and short-term recovery or isolation. 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