{"product_id":"lees-net-breeder","title":"Lee's Net Breeder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLee's Net Breeder\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fine nylon mesh breeding and isolation net that hangs inside your aquarium, giving fry, injured fish, or aggressive tankmates a safe space while they share the same heated, filtered water as the main tank. The open mesh lets water flow freely through the enclosure, so oxygen and clean water reach the fish inside with no separate heater or filter needed. It works in both freshwater and saltwater setups. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e supplies at Squeaky's Aquatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Aquarists Reach for It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects fry:\u003c\/strong\u003e livebearer babies such as guppies, platies, mollies, and swordtails stay safe from hungry adults until they are big enough to join the community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolates without a second tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e separate a nipped, sick, or bullying fish while keeping it in the display's stable, heated water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimum water flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e the fine mesh net is engineered to let fresh, oxygenated water pass through constantly, so conditions inside match the main tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e the current design uses removable, locking legs that hold the net securely against the aquarium wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh or salt water:\u003c\/strong\u003e safe for community tanks, cichlid tanks, betta setups, and marine aquariums alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the removable legs to the frame, then rest the breeder inside your aquarium so the rim sits above the water line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it where there is gentle circulation so fresh water moves steadily through the mesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the expectant female or the fish you need to isolate. Once fry are born, return the adult to the main tank so it does not eat the babies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed fry finely crushed food or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulk-reef-supply-brine-shrimp-hatchery-eggs-bundle\"\u003elive baby brine shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e, and move them to the display once they outgrow the net.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;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%;margin:6px 0 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-tank breeding and isolation net\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNet Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFine nylon mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePlastic frame with removable, locking legs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHangs inside the aquarium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLivebearer fry, sick or injured fish, aggressive tankmates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLee's Aquarium \u0026amp; Pet Products\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBoxed retail packaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e010838102654\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;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:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-nursery-box-fish-breeder\"\u003eAquatop Nursery Box\u003c\/a\u003e is a rigid acrylic alternative if you prefer a hang-on breeder box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulk-reef-supply-brine-shrimp-hatchery-eggs-bundle\"\u003eBrine Shrimp Hatchery Eggs Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e hatches live baby brine shrimp, an ideal first food for new fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/assorted-guppy-poecilia-reticulata-freshwater\"\u003eAssorted Guppy\u003c\/a\u003e is a prolific livebearer whose fry this breeder was made to protect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eFish Food \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e covers fry and grow-out diets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;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 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work in saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The nylon mesh and plastic frame are safe for both freshwater and marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the fry get enough oxygen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The open mesh lets the main tank's filtered, oxygenated water flow right through, so the fry breathe the same water as the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep the female from eating the fry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce the fry drop, move the adult back to the main tank. The newborns are small enough to stay safely inside the mesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include everything to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The boxed breeder comes with the mesh net and the frame with removable, locking legs. Just rest it inside your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lee's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49051909980379,"sku":"LEE10265","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/LEE10265-2.png?v=1785494374","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/lees-net-breeder","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}