{"product_id":"fluval-holding-and-breeder-box-1-9l","title":"Fluval Holding And Breeder Box 1.9L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hang-on nursery that uses your tank's own water, no separate heater or filter needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Fluval Holding and Breeding Box hangs on the outside of the aquarium and circulates water from the main tank using an air pump, giving fry, injured fish or new arrivals a protected 1.9 L space without disturbing the rest of the tank. Up to three separate compartments can be set up using the included partition plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.9 L (0.5 US gal) capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough room for growing fry, not just newborns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e — three included partition plates let you divide the box into one, two or three compartments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses your existing tank water\u003c\/strong\u003e — an air pump draws conditioned water from the main aquarium, so there's no separate heater or filter to run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHangs on the outside of the tank\u003c\/strong\u003e — saves display space compared with a floating or fully internal breeder box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevelling adjusters\u003c\/strong\u003e — for a secure fit on tanks near the compatible frame and glass-thickness limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear walls\u003c\/strong\u003e — for easy monitoring without lifting the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9 L (0.5 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 x 14 x 12 cm (10.25″ x 5.5″ x 4.75″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompartments\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1, 2 or 3, using the included partition plates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrameless tank compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass thickness 5–10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFramed tank compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame width under 47 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-powered water circulation — requires a separate air pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA3638\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e015561109437\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck your tank's rim before ordering. On a frameless (rimless) tank, the box clips onto glass between 5 mm and 10 mm thick. On a framed tank, the frame itself must be narrower than 47 mm. Outside either range, the clasps won't seat securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeding box with cover and cover clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 partition plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevelling adjusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntake tube and intake extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12″ airline tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDischarge cap, strainer and O-ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDischarge slit plates for both thick and thin frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn air pump is required to circulate water and is not included — Fluval specifies a pump rated at 1 L\/minute or less (Item A849) with matching airline tubing (Item A1141). An oversized pump can push flow through the box too hard for fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLivebearer fry, growing out juvenile fish, isolating a fin-nipped or injured fish, and short-term acclimation or quarantine of new arrivals. Fresh and saltwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the air pump off before lifting the cover or removing the box for cleaning. Because the box shares water with the main tank, water quality in the box tracks the display tank — it isn't a substitute for quarantine dosing or treatment, which needs separate, untreated water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep young children from handling or playing with the unit while it's mounted. Overstocking a chamber can deplete oxygen faster than the air-driven flow replaces it — keep fry numbers modest per compartment, especially in the smallest of the three chambers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Fluval's standard warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need a heater or filter for the box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — it circulates water drawn from the main aquarium, so the box shares the display tank's temperature and filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it fit a rimless tank with 12 mm glass?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The frameless mounting range is 5–10 mm glass thickness — 12 mm is outside that range and the clasps won't seat securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many fry can I keep in one compartment?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval doesn't publish a stocking number — as a general rule, keep numbers modest and watch for fish crowding at the surface, which signals the air-driven flow isn't keeping up with oxygen demand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242240262435,"sku":"AA3638","price":54.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-holding-and-breeder-box-19l-3003715-1600.jpg?v=1781836773","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-holding-and-breeder-box-1-9l","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}