Aquarium water changing and water stabilization system

Abstract

An aquarium water changing and stabilization system consists of an initial tank designed to stabilize and condition water before it is entered into a subsequent tank that contains live aquatic animals such as fish. This system has a cabinet that is designed to aesthetically enclose, protect and support the components of the aquarium while providing access to the system. Water is introduced into the system from existing hot and cold water plumbing which is connected to this system. Water exits from this system into existing sewerage plumbing which is also connected to this system. Conditioned water from the conditioning tank enters the main fish tank via plumbing from one tank to the other. In case too much water is introduced to either tank, overflow drains in both tanks prevent water from overflowing over the top of either tank. Plumbing check valves and ball valves create safe and easy plumbing.

Description

[0001] This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10 / 615,577, filed Jul. 8, 2003, currently pending.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION [0002] The inventor, who is an aquarium enthusiast, noted that it is difficult to change a substantial amount of water in a medium to large aquarium. For example, not having running water that runs directly into the aquarium system requires one to use pails and hoses that can cause a mess. Also, taking water directly from an exterior source and introducing it into the aquarium can be detrimental to the health of the living organisms in the aquarium. By attaching a second tank to the main aquarium tank through which water can be transferred, water can be conditioned and stabilized in the secondary tank before being introduced into the main aquarium tank. Also, by attaching an overflow and drainage system from both tanks to an existing sewer connection, allows for fast and safe removal of unwanted aquarium water. Redundant check val...

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Benefits of technology

"The invention is a modular cabinet that allows for easy access to all the important components of an aquarium. It includes a second tank for conditioning and stabilizing water before it is introduced into the main tank. The cabinet also has an overflow and drainage system for fast and safe removal of unwanted water. Structural integrity and functionality are important for the cabinet to provide support and easy accessibility for the total aquarium system. The technical effects of this invention include efficient and safe water changing, proper water conditioning, and easy draining of water from the aquarium."

Problems solved by technology

For example, not having running water that runs directly into the aquarium system requires one to use pails and hoses that can cause a mess.

Also, taking water directly from an exterior source and introducing it into the aquarium can be detrimental to the health of the living organisms in the aquarium.

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