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product_id: 279268199
title: "Penn-Plax AN2 Aqua Nursery and Hatchery Breeding Box for Your Aquarium - Help Protect Baby Fish from Predators"
brand: "penn-plax"
price: "R881"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/279268199-penn-plax-an2-aqua-nursery-and-hatchery-breeding-box-your
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Safe fry separation Compact 6.5" x 5.5" x 4.5" size Automatic water circulation Penn-Plax AN2 Aqua Nursery and Hatchery Breeding Box for Your Aquarium - Help Protect Baby Fish from Predators

**Brand:** penn-plax
**Price:** R881
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍼 Protect your future aquatic stars with smart breeding innovation!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Penn-Plax AN2 Aqua Nursery and Hatchery Breeding Box for Your Aquarium - Help Protect Baby Fish from Predators by penn-plax
- **How much does it cost?** R881 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/279268199-penn-plax-an2-aqua-nursery-and-hatchery-breeding-box-your)

## Best For

- penn-plax enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted penn-plax brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Legacy Brand:** Penn-Plax’s 60+ years of innovation guarantees quality and reliability
- • **Durable Transparent Plastic:** Watch your fry grow while ensuring maximum visibility and protection
- • **Compact & Space-Smart Design:** Fits perfectly in any aquarium setup without clutter 📏
- • **Gentle Automatic Circulation:** Keeps water fresh and fry safe with continuous flow ♻️
- • **Innovative Fry Transfer Tube:** Seamlessly moves baby fish to a protected nursery 🍼

## Overview

The Penn-Plax AN2 Aqua Nursery and Hatchery Breeding Box is a compact, transparent plastic breeding tank designed to protect baby fish from predators. Featuring automatic water circulation to prevent stagnation and a clever tube system that gently transfers fry into a separate nursery, it ensures optimal survival and growth conditions. With dimensions of 6.5" L x 5.5" W x 4.5" H and a 10-liter tank volume, this product combines space efficiency with trusted Penn-Plax quality, making it a must-have for both novice and experienced aquarium enthusiasts.

## Description

penn-Plax’s passion is pets!  For well over half a century, this 3rd generation family owned, and operated business has produced thousands of innovative products enjoyed by pet families worldwide!  Our core values of quality and integrity are rooted in our history and drive us forward.  Our humble beginning started in 1956 when the Goldman and Rosen family opened the pet shop As a family owned business, we continue the legacy that we have built over the last 60 years.  The Penn-Plax team will be introducing new products, ideas and excitement to this growing industry.
by the 1960’s product concepts and development to large scale manufacturing on Pennsylvania Avenue, and Penn-Plax was born.  Starting as Pennsylvania Plastics, the now called Penn-Plax branded itself as one of the leaders in the industry for quality and creative products in all categories. The passion for pets and business ran strong in the Goldman family and now three generations later, our vision today remains as it once was; to enhance the experience for both the hobbyist and novice pet owner with innovative products.

## Features

- Automatic Circulation: Gently Coaxes Fry Away From The Mother, As Well Serves To Eliminate Stagnant Water
- Natural And Clever Way To Breed: The Penn Plax Aqua Nursery And Hatchery Keeps Baby Fish Safe And Separate
- Separate Tanks: An Innovative Breeding Box | The Tube Gently Transfers Fry Into A Separate Tank
- Package Dimensions: 6.5" L X 5.5" W X 4.5" H

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Additional Features | Automatic Circulation |
| Asin | B0002APXM8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #100,249 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #127 in Fish Breeding Tanks |
| Brand Name | Penn-Plax |
| Color | Transparent |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (860) 3.8 out of 5 stars |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00030172240027 |
| Included Components | Automatic circulating hatchery |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 16.5L x 14W x 11.4H centimeters |
| Item Shape | Rectangular prism |
| Item Type Name | Penn-Plax AN2 Aqua Nursery and Hatchery Breeding Box for Your Aquarium - Help Protect Baby Fish from Predators |
| Item Weight | 250 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Penn Plax |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AN2 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | 1f0d884c-d3e5-4c05-ba52-e736f14e899d |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Pet Type | Fish |
| Product Style | Modern |
| Specific Uses For Product | aquarium;hotbed |
| Tank Volume | 10 Liters |
| Target Species | Fish |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Upc | 030172240027 |
| Vivarium Type | Fish Breeding Tank |
| Warranty Description | Full Amazon Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Penn-Plax
- **Item weight:** 250 Grams
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Product dimensions:** 16.5L x 14W x 11.4H centimeters
- **Special features:** Automatic Circulation

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Je recommande
*by  on Reviewed in France 29 June 2026*

Très bon produit, je m'en sert pour la reproduction d'èspeces difficileje recommande.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect size Hatchery
*by  on Reviewed in Australia 17 July 2020*

I love this product it works and is attractive.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this!
*by  on Reviewed in Canada 21 January 2025*

I live this! I put my platies in it just when I think they are going to give birth. The babies are dropped threw the slit in the bottom and then their sucked up to what I like to call the birthing room lol would highly recommend this, I never realized how many babies pladies have!

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-08-22*