Apparatus for controlling algal blooms and killing pathogens in fish tank

Abstract

A killing apparatus (11) for controlling algal blooms and killing pathogens in a fish tank includes a first conductive mesh (30), a second conductive mesh (50), and a spacer (40) which is disposed between the first conductive mesh (30) and the second conductive mesh (50) and insulates the first conductive mesh and the second conductive mesh. Accordingly, in the fish tank, algal blooms are prevented and reduced, fish disease is prevented, and the growth of water plants is expedited.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This patent application claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2012-0043045 filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on Apr. 25, 2012, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] Devices and methods according to exemplary embodiments relate to devices for controlling algal blooms and killing pathogens in fish tanks. Background technique [0004] In addition to the simple fish farming function, the existing fish tanks are actually developing towards the realization of a natural ecosystem. For example, the fish tank is decorated with various forms and types of aquatic plants and stones, like a realistic natural ecosystem, and light, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and / or phosphorus are provided to the fish tank to make the aquatic plants grow smoothly. [0005] However, algal blooms often occur in aquariums due to eutrophication, and the removal ...

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[0005] However, algal blooms often occur in aquariums due to eutrophication, and the removal of these blooms can be an inconvenience to aquarium enthusiasts

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