{"product_id":"miplus-wakapuka-floating-medaka-breeding-cage","title":"MiPlus Wakapuka Floating Medaka Breeding Cage – Ultra-Fine Mesh","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMiPlus Wakapuka Cages – Floating Medaka Breeding Cage with Ultra-Fine Mesh\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMiPlus Wakapuka Floating Medaka Breeding Cage\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed specifically for medaka breeding, fry separation, and organized grow-out setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in side floats keep the cage positioned at the water’s surface, while the ultra-fine mesh allows water to circulate through the cage without allowing small fry to escape. Because the cage shares water with the main aquarium or tub, the fish inside remain under the same temperature and water conditions as the rest of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple Wakapuka Cages can be used \u003cstrong\u003eside by side in a single layer\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing several breeding groups, strains, or fry batches to share one larger setup with a single properly sized heater and aeration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWakapuka Cages are available in five colors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen, Gray, White, Black, and Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUltra-Fine Mesh\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine mesh keeps medaka fry and small fish safely contained while allowing water to pass through and circulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFloating Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in side floats keep the cage at the water’s surface for easy viewing, feeding, and access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShared-Water Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple cages can share the same main aquarium or tub, helping maintain more stable temperature and water quality compared with several small separate containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater-Retention Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small amount of water remains in the bottom of the cage when it is lifted. This helps keep the fish wet and reduces stress during transfers and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePouring Corner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slanted pouring corner makes it easier to transfer fish together with water instead of chasing or scooping them with a net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBottom Feet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall raised feet create a gap beneath the cage when it is placed in a shallow or bare-bottom tank or tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetric size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 215 × 160 × 140 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease measure your aquarium or tote before ordering. Storage totes often have tapered walls, so the usable space near the waterline may be smaller than the dimensions measured across the top rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWakapuka Cages are ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedaka breeding groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFry separation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuvenile grow-out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparating different strains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparating experimental crosses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemporary fish isolation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganizing multiple breeding groups in one tub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle fry transfers without a net\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShared-water breeding systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-cage water-change and debris-removal method\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo-Cage Water-Change Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing two Wakapuka Cages makes it possible to remove dirty water and loose debris without chasing delicate fry with a net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace a clean spare Wakapuka Cage inside a separate catch or rinse tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove spawning mops or accessories from the original cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully pour the fry, dirty water, and loose debris from the original cage into the spare cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultra-fine mesh keeps the fry safely contained while the dirty water drains into the catch tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoose waste and debris are separated from the fry during the transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the original Wakapuka Cage back into position as the receiving cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully pour the fry from the spare cage back into the original cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscard the dirty water collected in the catch tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis method reduces netting, chasing, and direct handling of small or delicate fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Use Wakapuka Cages?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWakapuka Cages make it easier to organize several medaka breeding or grow-out groups without needing a completely separate aquarium for every strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish inside each cage share 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