{"title":"Breeding \u0026 Fry","description":"\u003cp\u003eBreeding boxes and egg tumblers for raising fish fry and shrimplets safely inside the main aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ziss-bl-2-breedingbox","title":"EN: ZISS Breeding Box – Air-Driven Fry \u0026 Shrimp Breeder Box (BL-1 \/ BL-2 \/ BL-3)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZISS Breeding Box — Air-Driven Fry \u0026amp; Shrimp Breeder Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZISS Breeding Box is an external, air-driven breeder box used by aquarists worldwide to safely raise fry, isolate pregnant livebearers, protect injured or bullied fish, and breed or sort shrimp. Instead of a mechanical filter or pump, it uses a gentle airlift system, so there is zero risk of fry or shrimp being pulled into an impeller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich model do I need? BL-1 vs BL-2 vs BL-3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three ZISS breeder boxes share the same 2.4 L acrylic body and suction-cup mounting system. The difference is the number of stainless steel mesh panels, which controls how much extra tank water flows through the box:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBL-1\u003c\/strong\u003e — stainless steel mesh bottom only. The gentlest flow; best for very small fry and delicate shrimp species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBL-2\u003c\/strong\u003e — mesh on two side panels with an acrylic bottom. A good middle ground, popular for small plecos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBL-3\u003c\/strong\u003e — mesh bottom plus two mesh side panels for maximum water exchange and oxygenation. Best when you need to watch feeding closely or raise fast-growing fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn external airlift, powered by any standard aquarium air pump (sold separately), continuously draws water through the stainless steel mesh panels. This keeps the temperature and water chemistry inside the box identical to the main tank, so there's no acclimation stress when fry are released later. The box always retains a minimum water level, so occupants are never left dry even if flow is briefly interrupted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRaising fry from livebearers, cichlids, corydoras and other egg-layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIsolating pregnant guppies, mollies, platies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBreeding and sorting shrimp (Neocaridina, Caridina)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTemporarily separating injured or harassed fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic body, 304 stainless steel mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x patented suction cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard air pump (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBL-1, BL-2, BL-3 — select from the dropdown above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eWhat's the difference between BL-1, BL-2 and BL-3?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eThe number refers to how many mesh panels the box has — more mesh means more water exchange and oxygenation. BL-1 has the gentlest flow, BL-3 the strongest.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eDo I need an air pump?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eYes, the ZISS Breeding Box requires a separate aquarium air pump to power the airlift system.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eCan it be used for shrimp?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eYes, it's widely used for isolating and breeding Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eWill fry escape through the mesh?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eNo, the stainless steel mesh is fine enough to safely contain fry while allowing water exchange.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"ZISS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47724296831306,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/3685\/5370\/files\/aquarium-boutique-default-title-ziss-bl-2-breedingbox-57668307059018.png?v=1728906140"},{"product_id":"high-quality-fish-and-shrimp-breeder","title":"ZISS Egg Tumbler – Air-Driven Fish Egg Incubator (ZET-E55 \/ ZET-55 \/ ZET-65 \/ ZET-80)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZISS Egg Tumbler — Air-Driven Fish \u0026amp; Shrimp Egg Incubator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZISS Egg Tumbler is a patented incubator that replicates a McDonald hatching jar, but is designed to sit inside your display or breeding tank instead of a separate jar setup. An adjustable air pump drives a gentle circular water flow that keeps eggs suspended and turning, preventing fungus and mechanical damage while eggs develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing your size: E55 vs 55 vs 65 vs 80\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four tumblers share the same working principle — the difference is internal diameter and chamber height, which determines how many eggs fit and how gently they're tumbled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZET-E55\u003c\/strong\u003e — 55 mm diameter, half-height chamber (≈200 ml). The compact option, ideal for small egg batches from corydoras, smaller cichlids or shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZET-55\u003c\/strong\u003e — 55 mm diameter, full-height chamber. More capacity than the E55 for the same gentle flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZET-65\u003c\/strong\u003e — 65 mm diameter. Mid-size, suited to larger cichlid and discus spawns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZET-80\u003c\/strong\u003e — 80 mm diameter, the largest. Best for high-volume spawns or bigger eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn air pump (sold separately) drives water through the tumbler's chamber via an included, cleanable air stone. The resulting soft, circular current keeps non-adhesive eggs (e.g. African cichlids) tumbling gently, or provides steady oxygenated flow around adhesive eggs (e.g. plecos, corydoras) without disturbing them. The self-standing legs allow free placement inside the tank without extra brackets, and suction cups are included for wall mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHatching mouthbrooding and substrate-spawning African cichlid eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncubating discus, angelfish and other cichlid eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHatching plecos, corydoras and shrimp eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEliminating water-change shock during development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZET-E55, ZET-55, ZET-65, ZET-80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 mm (E55 \u0026amp; 55) \/ 65 mm \/ 80 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuction cups, air regulator, air hose, cleanable air stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard adjustable-flow air pump (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eWhat's the difference between ZET-E55 and ZET-55?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eSame 55mm diameter, but the E55 has half the chamber height — a more compact, lower-capacity version.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eWhich size do I need for African cichlid eggs?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eZET-55 or ZET-65 fit most African cichlid clutches; ZET-80 is better for very large or heavy spawns.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eDo I need an air pump?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eYes, a standard aquarium air pump with an adjustable valve is required to control tumbling speed.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eCan it hatch shrimp eggs?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eYes, the gentle water flow is safe for shrimp eggs as well as sensitive fish species.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"ZISS","offers":[{"title":"ZET-E55 \/55 mm diameter\/","offer_id":47727854518602,"sku":null,"price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"ZET-E55","offer_id":62837671395658,"sku":null,"price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"ZET-80","offer_id":62837671461194,"sku":null,"price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"ZET-65","offer_id":62837671657802,"sku":null,"price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/3685\/5370\/files\/aquarium-boutique-zet-e55-55-mm-diameter-high-quality-fish-and-shrimp-breeder-57647139324234.png?v=1728906139"},{"product_id":"ziss-bl-3-breedingbox","title":"ZISS BL-3 Breeding Box – Safe Breeder Box for Aquarium Fish and Shrimp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ZISS BL-3 Breeding Box is a safe and gentle breeder box for aquarium fish, fry, and shrimp. 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