"breeder" Tanks

[CKlown]

I'm aware that 'breeder' tanks come in various sizes -- 30 gal (36x18x12), 40 gal (36x18x16) etc.

I just want something clarified -- what is it about these tanks (or their dimensions) that makes one dub them 'Breeder' tanks? Is it that they have a less rectangular and more square footprint than 'regular' tanks that gives them this distinguishing title?

Are breeder tanks literally designed for breeding fish? if so, what is it about their attributes that somehow makes them more condusive to breeding fish?

I know these are very elementary questions... but I just don't have any experience with breeding and haven't been able to find an explanation online.

Thanks

 

[Tolak]

A larger surface area means you can stock more heavily than a tank of the same capacity with a smaller surface area. Breeders generally stock heavier, breeder size tanks are generally used for growout.

You will be doing more water changes with the smaller capacity tank, large frequent water changes are a fact of life for breeding, there isn't much difference between doing a 25% water change vs a 50% water change in a breeding setup.

 

[Ludwig Venter]

Like someone famous once said.... "What's in a name?".... No!.... I breed fish in any shape, size, dimension or make of tank and then call them my "breeder" tanks. On the other hand, I put community fish into any shape, size, dimension or make of tank and call them my "show" tanks...... What's in a name??

 

[Tolak]

In the US All-Glass, now Aqueon, pretty much sets the standards, being one of the largest tank manufacturers. It is a quick way of telling tanks apart, a 30 & a 30 breeder are different sizes. It's really no different than a 20 high or a 20 long, high or long compared to what? Only when compared to the other 20 gallon tank.
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