What is a "breeder" tank?

cod · 10-15-2001, 07:47 AM

Hi Reefland,
I have read several articles recently in which people mention "breeder" tanks. Is a Breeder tank a regular tank that people breed fish in, or is there somthing speacial about them?
Just curious. Thanks

Firefish · 10-15-2001, 08:58 AM

I had a 40 gal. breeder. It was more square (qube) then a regular tank. It also didn't have any cross braces. I realy dont know why they are called breeder tanks though. Maybe one of the old-timers (Ninong

) can enlighten us...also, I think one of the mods will move this thread into the tank forum.

**Ninong** · 10-15-2001, 09:47 AM

A "breeder" tank is wider than it is tall. Thus, a 30-gal breeder tank is 36"Lx18"Wx12"H vs. a standard 30-gal which measures 36"Lx12"Wx16"H. A 40-gal breeder tank is 36"Lx18"Wx16"H vs. 48"Lx13"Wx16"H for a standard 40-gal long.

A 40-gal breeder tank is an ideal size for a small reeftank for a couple of reasons. First, it is easy to light with standard 36" fixtures, and second, the 18" front-to-back dimension provides more space for aquascaping and open sandbed area. A 30-gal breeder tank might make a good frag propagation tank.

Ninong

cod · 10-17-2001, 12:25 AM

Yeah, OK, I've seen those in a lfs where the owner frags and grows out sps. I like them for the reasons that Ninong mentioned, and you get three sides of good viewing.
Thanks

vpham97 · 10-19-2001, 01:35 AM

Those 40, 45 gallon is too short w/. a DSB. Try to get the 58

10-15-2001, 07:47 AM	#1
cod Tenant Join Date: May 2001 Location: china grove,n.c. usa Posts: 75	What is a "breeder" tank? Hi Reefland, I have read several articles recently in which people mention "breeder" tanks. Is a Breeder tank a regular tank that people breed fish in, or is there somthing speacial about them? Just curious. Thanks __________________ It's more a science project than a fish tank

10-15-2001, 08:58 AM	#2
Firefish Mayor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Douglas, Ma Posts: 775	I had a 40 gal. breeder. It was more square (qube) then a regular tank. It also didn't have any cross braces. I realy dont know why they are called breeder tanks though. Maybe one of the old-timers (Ninong ) can enlighten us...also, I think one of the mods will move this thread into the tank forum. __________________ In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current. -- Thomas Jefferson

10-17-2001, 12:25 AM	#4
cod Tenant Join Date: May 2001 Location: china grove,n.c. usa Posts: 75	Yeah, OK, I've seen those in a lfs where the owner frags and grows out sps. I like them for the reasons that Ninong mentioned, and you get three sides of good viewing. Thanks __________________ It's more a science project than a fish tank

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10-15-2001, 09:47 AM	#3
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,920	A "breeder" tank is wider than it is tall. Thus, a 30-gal breeder tank is 36"Lx18"Wx12"H vs. a standard 30-gal which measures 36"Lx12"Wx16"H. A 40-gal breeder tank is 36"Lx18"Wx16"H vs. 48"Lx13"Wx16"H for a standard 40-gal long. A 40-gal breeder tank is an ideal size for a small reeftank for a couple of reasons. First, it is easy to light with standard 36" fixtures, and second, the 18" front-to-back dimension provides more space for aquascaping and open sandbed area. A 30-gal breeder tank might make a good frag propagation tank. Ninong

10-19-2001, 01:35 AM	#5
vpham97 Just Moved In Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Austin/Houston, Tx Posts: 6	Those 40, 45 gallon is too short w/. a DSB. Try to get the 58

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