D.I.Y breeding tank in comm tank?

[newbie?]

My sister has her own tank now, and I read a fish book talking about putting a floating small plastic box/bottle in the tank (live bearers). The idea is simply to put the female live bearer inside the box/bottle. Then, after the female live bearer has laid her babies, you fish her out then put her back inside the actual tank. Btw, I might attach sticky tape to the side of the tank; next to the heater.

The idea above is a bit modified by me, but..will it work?

 

[Stryker]

You talk of the floating breeder trap. Yes there are many designs including ones that clip on the side of the tank. I have the floating one, its just a square floating plastic dish with very small slits in it to let in tank water.

Yes the idea works, well it has for me and my guppys.

 

[newbie?]

Ok, thanks Stryker

 

[Stryker]

I had to cover my breeding trap as my guppy managed to jump out and back into the main tank.....

 

[cutecotton]

i've always been worried that the breeding traps are too small for the fish