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ArticleZebrafish2026

Baby Catchers: A Novel Tank Design to Dramatically Improve Fry Recovery of Live-bearing Fishes.

Abi M Zuber, Helen Stec, Maximiliano Zuluaga-Forero, Ehren J Bentz, Meridia Jane Bryant, Matthew D Taves, Joli Vega, Lei Cao, Lynn Capani-Czebiniak, Brian Brown and 1 more

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Abi M ZuberDepartment of Neurobiology and Behavior, Cornell University, Ithaca New York, USA.
Helen StecDepartment of Neurobiology and Behavior, Cornell University, Ithaca New York, USA.
Maximiliano Zuluaga-ForeroDepartment of Neurobiology and Behavior, Cornell University, Ithaca New York, USA.
Ehren J BentzDepartment of Neurobiology and Behavior, Cornell University, Ithaca New York, USA.
Meridia Jane BryantDepartment of Neurobiology and Behavior, Cornell University, Ithaca New York, USA.
Matthew D TavesDepartment of Neurobiology and Behavior, Cornell University, Ithaca New York, USA.
Joli VegaDepartment of Neurobiology and Behavior, Cornell University, Ithaca New York, USA.
Lei CaoDepartment of Neurobiology and Behavior, Cornell University, Ithaca New York, USA.
Lynn Capani-CzebiniakDepartment of Neurobiology and Behavior, Cornell University, Ithaca New York, USA.
Brian BrownDepartment of Neurobiology and Behavior, Cornell University, Ithaca New York, USA.
Benjamin A SandkamDepartment of Neurobiology and Behavior, Cornell University, Ithaca New York, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-5043-9295

Funding

The role of Y chromosomes in generating and maintaining intrasexual diversityR35GM155164 · NIGMS · CORNELL UNIVERSITY · PI Benjamin Alexander Sandkam · 2024 to 2026
$1.2M
NIGMS NIH HHS R35 GM155164
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Live-bearing fishes (Poeciliidae) are increasingly used as laboratory models, but their utility is hampered by high rates of filial cannibalism, which reduces fry recovery and increases husbandry demands. Traditional strategies, such as mesh tank inserts (TIs), rely on fry actively seeking refuge and are often ineffective. Here, we present a novel tank design called Baby Catchers (BCs) that use water flow to passively and automatically separate newborn fry from their mothers, fitting seamlessly into standard recirculating rack systems. We tested the efficacy of BC tanks compared to open tanks (OT) and traditional mesh TIs using

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Animal HusbandryPoeciliaAnimalsCannibalismFemalebreedingcannibalismguppyhusbandry

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