Absolute Breeder Net Small

Description

Absolute Breeder Net Small — Hang-on fry net for isolating fry and gravid livebearers

A pregnant livebearer left in the main tank rarely gets to drop her fry in peace, and newly hatched fry that do survive are picked off within a day or two. Absolute Breeder Net Small (SKU: NB3201) is a hang-on breeding net that clips over the rim of the aquarium and hangs partly submerged inside it, holding a gravid female or a batch of fry separately from the rest of the tank while sharing the same water, temperature and filtration. The fine mesh keeps small fish contained while letting water move freely through it, so the enclosure stays at the same conditions as the main tank rather than needing its own heater or filter. The small size suits nano and standard community tanks where a bulky floating breeding box would crowd the water surface.

The net is designed to sit against the glass with the frame resting on the rim, so it stays in place without clips or suction cups pulling loose, and the open top makes it straightforward to lift a female out once she has dropped her fry or to net fry into a grow-out tank later. Because the mesh is fine enough to hold newly hatched fry but still allows free water exchange, oxygen levels inside the net track the main tank rather than stagnating, which matters for fry in the first days after birth. It is not intended as a long-term home; once fry are large enough to avoid being eaten, they are usually moved to a dedicated grow-out tank and the net is rinsed and put away between uses. It pairs with the larger, double-sided Absolute Breeder Net Large (NB3202A) where more holding capacity or a divided compartment is needed.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Gravid livebearers: Isolating a pregnant female so fry are not eaten the moment they appear.
• Newly hatched fry: Holding a batch of fry separately while they grow large enough to rejoin the tank.
• Injured or bullied fish: Short-term separation from tankmates without a full quarantine set-up.
• Nano and standard tanks: A compact net sized for tanks where a large breeding box would crowd the surface.

How to Use

• Hang the net over the rim: Rest the frame on the tank edge so the mesh sits submerged inside.
• Place the fish or fry inside: Net the female or fry gently and transfer them into the enclosure.
• Check water flow: Confirm the mesh is not clogged with debris so water keeps exchanging freely.
• Release or transfer when ready: Move grown fry to a grow-out tank and rinse the net before storing.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Fine breeding mesh: Contains fry and small fish while allowing free water exchange.
• Hang-on design: Clips over the rim so it shares the main tank’s water and temperature.
• Compact small size: Fits nano and standard tanks without crowding the surface.
• Open-top access: Simple to lift fish or fry out once separation is no longer needed.
• Reusable: Rinses clean and stores flat between breeding cycles.

Product Details

• Brand: Absolute
• SKU: NB3201
• Barcode (GTIN/EAN): 6924781204676
• Product Type: Accessories > Breeding Net
• Size: Small, hang-on style
• Material: Fine nylon mesh with a frame that rests on the tank rim
• Use: Isolating gravid livebearers, fry or small/injured fish
• Other Sizes: Breeder Net Large, Double Side (NB3202A)
• Target Environment: Freshwater aquariums