Dome Breeding Cone Small

Description

Dome Breeding Cone Small — Ceramic dome-shaped spawning site for small egg-laying aquarium fish

Egg-laying fish that guard their spawn want a firm, clean surface they can claim, and in a bare breeding tank there is often nothing suitable. Dome Breeding Cone Small (SKU: A32S) is a ceramic breeding accessory with a rounded dome profile, supplied under the Nijimi name, that gives a pair a dedicated place to lay eggs and for the fry to develop. Ceramic is hard, inert and heavy enough to sit still on the tank floor, and its surface gives eggs something to grip. The small size suits nano breeding tanks and smaller species, while the medium (A32M) and large (ASL) cones cover bigger fish.

Substrate-spawning fish such as angelfish, smaller cichlids and many dwarf species choose a surface, clean it carefully and then lay eggs that both parents fan and guard. Giving them a ceramic dome keeps the spawn off the glass and away from filter intakes and heaters, and the whole piece can be lifted out with the eggs attached if the keeper prefers to hatch them away from the parents. Ceramic also stands up to repeated cleaning between spawns: old eggs, biofilm and algae come off with a soft brush and hot water. Avoid soap and household cleaners, which can leave residues that harm eggs and fry. Once the eggs hatch, the wrigglers of many cichlids stay attached to the spawning surface for several days before becoming free-swimming, and the parents move and guard them there. In a community tank, the dome also works as a quiet territory marker for a pair.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Nano breeding tanks: A small spawning site that leaves room for the pair.
• Pair conditioning: A ready surface while a pair is being brought into spawning condition.
• Bare-bottom tanks: A stable, easy-to-clean feature on bare glass.
• Artificial hatching: Lift the dome with the eggs into a separate hatching container.

Placement & Care Guide

• Rinse first: Warm water only before it goes into the tank.
• Pick a calm spot: Away from strong filter flow and heavy traffic from other fish.
• Keep it level: Seat it flat on glass or firm substrate so it does not rock.
• Clean between spawns: Brush off old eggs and film with hot water, no chemicals.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Ceramic construction: Hard, inert and easy to clean between spawns.
• Dome shape: Sits steadily on the tank floor with a defined spawning surface.
• Small size: Suited to nano tanks and smaller egg-laying species.
• Removable spawn: Eggs can be moved with the cone for separate hatching.
• Reusable: The hard surface stands up to scrubbing between spawns.

Product Details

• Brand: Nijimi
• SKU: A32S
• Barcode (GTIN/EAN): 4712896761441
• Product Type: Ornament > Spawning Cone
• Material: Ceramic
• Shape: Dome
• Size: Small
• Other Sizes: Dome Breeding Cone Medium (A32M); Dome Breeding Cone Large (ASL)
• Target Environment: Freshwater breeding aquariums