A type of aquarium landscaping filter and aquarium

Abstract

This invention discloses an aquarium landscaping filter, comprising: a housing, a first planting and filtering chamber disposed on the housing, a planting basket detachably disposed within the first planting and filtering chamber, a device compartment for housing a water pump disposed at the bottom of the housing, and a water flow guide portion disposed on the housing outside the first planting and filtering chamber to guide water flow into the first planting and filtering chamber or to receive water flow out of the first planting and filtering chamber, wherein at least a portion of the water flow is exposed to air when the water flow guides the water flow. This aquarium landscaping filter integrates the functions of landscaping and filtration into one unit, making it convenient to use, space-saving, and easy to maintain and replace. It satisfies both filtration and landscaping needs, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing design.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an aquarium landscaping filter and an aquarium. Background Technology

[0002] Aquarium filters work by cleaning the water through physical, chemical, and biological filtration. Physical filtration uses filter media (such as cotton, sponges, and ceramic rings) to remove large particles and suspended solids, making the water clear and transparent. Chemical filtration uses adsorbents like activated carbon to absorb organic matter and harmful substances like ammonia, improving water quality. Biological filtration provides a suitable environment for beneficial bacteria to grow, converting ammonia into relatively harmless nitrites and nitrates. Regular water changes further reduce the concentration of harmful substances, achieving ecological balance. The importance of a filtration system for aquariums is self-evident. Physical and biological filtration keep the water clean and cultivate nitrifying bacteria to detoxify the water, extending the intervals between water changes.

[0003] Aquarium landscaping typically involves arranging greenery, aquatic plants, and artificial rock formations to create a beautiful, comfortable, and realistic aquarium environment, providing fish with a suitable living space and enhancing the aquarium's aesthetic appeal and artistic conception.

[0004] Existing aquarium filters are partially located outside the aquarium and partially integrated inside it, requiring additional space and affecting aesthetics. They also have high replacement and maintenance costs. Furthermore, the aquarium landscaping and the aquarium filter are two separate components, impacting the overall appearance of the aquarium. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention provides an aquarium landscaping filter to solve the technical problems of existing aquarium filters, where one part is placed outside the aquarium and the other part is set inside the aquarium and integrated with the aquarium, which requires additional space, affects aesthetics, and has high replacement and maintenance costs. Also, the aquarium landscaping and the aquarium filter are two separate components, which affects the overall appearance of the aquarium.

[0006] A fish tank landscaping filter includes: a housing, a first planting filter chamber disposed on the housing, a planting basket detachably disposed in the first planting filter chamber, an equipment compartment for housing a water pump disposed at the bottom of the housing, and a water flow guide disposed on the housing and located outside the first planting filter chamber, which guides water flow into the first planting filter chamber or receives water flow out of the first planting filter chamber, wherein when the water flow guides the water flow, at least a portion of the water flow is exposed to the air.

[0007] Preferably, at least a portion of the water flow guide is defined by the shell wall of the first planting filter chamber.

[0008] Preferably, the water flow guide is configured as a water-guiding step or a water-guiding groove.

[0009] Preferably, the housing is further provided with a drop section, at least a portion of which is provided on the flow path of the water flow guide section, and the drop section is provided as a step or a slope.

[0010] Preferably, the shell has a hollow structure or a cavity.

[0011] Preferably, the housing is further provided with a fine filtration chamber, and the fine filtration chamber is provided with fine filter material.

[0012] Preferably, the cavity gap between the planting basket and the planting filter chamber is provided with fluidized bed packing.

[0013] Preferably, the housing is further provided with a second planting filter chamber, the first planting filter chamber and the second planting filter chamber are provided with a height difference in the height direction of the housing, and the water flow guide is provided between the first planting filter chamber and the second planting filter chamber.

[0014] Preferably, the housing is further provided with a second implantation cavity and a third implantation filter cavity, and the line connecting the center point of the first implantation filter cavity, the center point of the second implantation filter cavity, and the center point of the third implantation filter cavity forms a triangle.

[0015] The present invention also provides a fish tank, including a tank body and a fish tank landscaping filter disposed in the tank body.

[0016] This invention provides an aquarium landscaping filter that integrates the functions of landscaping and filtration into one unit. It is easy to use, occupies little space, and is convenient to maintain and replace. While achieving the filtration function, it also meets the landscaping requirements, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing design. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fish tank landscaping filter according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another perspective of a fish tank landscaping filter according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an aquarium landscaping filter placed in an aquarium according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0022] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0023] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0024] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0026] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0027] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the aquarium landscaping filter 100 of the present invention includes: a housing 101, a first planting filter chamber 10 for placing a planting basket is provided on the housing 101, a planting basket 31 is detachably provided in the first planting filter chamber 10, a filter substrate can be placed in the planting basket 31 for planting plants, an equipment compartment 102 is provided at the bottom of the housing 101, the equipment compartment 102 is used to place a water pump 80 or a heater sterilizer, etc., the water pump 80 can pump water into the first planting filter chamber 10, and a water flow guide part 40 is provided on the housing 101 and located outside the first planting filter chamber 10 to guide water flow into the first planting filter chamber 10 or to receive water flow out of the first planting filter chamber 10. When the water flow guide part 40 guides the water flow in the above two situations, at least a portion of the water flow is exposed to the air.

[0028] The present invention discloses an aquarium landscaping filter 100, which houses a water pump 80 via a device compartment 102 at the bottom of a housing 101. The water pump 80 is used to guide the water to be filtered from the aquarium into a first planting filter chamber 10, where it can be filtered by the filter substrate and plants in the planting basket placed in the first planting filter chamber 10. A water flow guide 40 is provided on the housing 101 outside the first planting filter chamber 10, guiding the water flow into or out of the first planting filter chamber 10. The water flow guide 40 guides the water flow into or out of the first planting filter chamber 10. In both cases, at least a portion of the water flow is exposed to the air, which can form waterfalls and / or stream landscapes during the water flow guidance process. One component integrates filtration and landscaping functions, with an overall beautiful and elegant structure. During the water flow in the water guide section 40, at least a portion of the water flow is exposed to the air, which not only enables the visualization of landscaping but also increases the dissolved oxygen in the water. Anaerobic and aerobic bacteria with different aerobic levels can reproduce well, thereby fully decomposing organic matter, facilitating plant absorption, and improving the filtration effect.

[0029] It should be noted that the water flow guide 40 can be integrally formed with the housing 101 or it can be a separate component. For example, it can be a guide channel set on the housing 101. When the water flow guide 40 guides the water flow, at least a portion of the water flow is exposed to the air. This can be achieved in various ways. For example, if the water flow guide 40 is a water tank, at least a section of the water tank is not enclosed (this section can be the section between the water inlet and outlet). Therefore, when the water flows under its guidance, it can come into contact with the air in this section, realizing the visualization of the landscaping and increasing the oxygen content. When the water flow guide 40 is a step or an incline... When the surface is exposed, the water flows directly on the outer surface of the steps or slopes, achieving landscaping and oxygenation. The guide waterway is integrally formed with the shell 101 or separately formed and set on the shell 101. It can also be a separate guide step or slope. The water flow guide part 40 guides the water flow into the first planting filter chamber 10. It can be understood that: the external water source first passes through the guide part 40 and then enters the first planting filter chamber 10. The water flow guide part 40 receives the water flowing out of the first planting filter chamber 10. It can be understood that: the water flow guide part 40 is set near the first planting filter chamber 10. The water flowing out of the first planting filter chamber 10 flows directly into the water flow guide 40. Alternatively, the water flowing out of the first planting filter chamber 10 can first flow through other parts of the housing, with at least a portion of the water converging into the water flow guide 40 in the flow path. Furthermore, the water flowing out of the first planting filter chamber 10 can be either overflowing from the top of the first planting filter chamber 10, or having a separate outlet on the first planting filter chamber 10 from which water flows out. The location of this outlet can be set according to actual conditions, for example, at the top or bottom of the first planting filter chamber 10. The water flow guide 40 needs to be positioned at any location along the height direction H of the housing in the first planting filter chamber 10. The power source for the water flow can be the gravity of the water (there is a height difference between the first planting filter chamber 10 and the water flow guide 40 in the height direction of the housing), or the power source for the water flow can be the pumping action of a water pump. The number of water flow guides 40 can be one or more. When multiple water flow guides 40 are provided, they can be separated from each other or connected to each other. The connection method can be that two water flow guides 40 are connected through a channel or that two water flow guides 40 are connected by water flow in the height direction H of the housing. In this embodiment, at least a portion of the water flow guide 40 has a height difference in the height direction H of the housing 101 ( Figure 1The first planting filter chamber 10 and the water flow guide 40 are provided with a height difference in the height direction H of the shell. With this arrangement, when water flows into the first planting filter chamber 10 after passing through the water flow guide 40, or when water flowing out of the first planting filter chamber 10 flows into the water flow guide 40, the water can form a waterfall and / or a waterfall and flowing water landscape in the first planting filter chamber 10 and the water flow guide 40 under the action of gravity and the height difference of the water in the water flow guide 40. In addition, the dissolved oxygen in the water can be increased during the flow, which not only has the function of landscaping, but also increases the oxygen content, and the use effect is excellent.

[0030] In this embodiment, the water flow guide 40 is a water channel provided on the housing 101. At least a part of the water channel is defined by the shell wall 105 of the first planting filter chamber 10. With this arrangement, the water flow guide 40 is defined by the shell wall 105 of the first planting filter chamber 10, which facilitates the overflow of water in the first planting filter chamber 10 into the water flow guide 40. Moreover, it is not necessary to set up the water flow guide completely independently, which is convenient for landscaping and saves materials and space.

[0031] In this embodiment, the water flow guide 40 is configured as a water guide step (which can be configured as one or more steps depending on the actual situation). The water flow guide 40 can also be configured as a water guide groove. With this configuration, water can form a waterfall by flowing down the water guide step. Water flows in the groove and can form a controllable water flow channel within a certain range by utilizing the kinetic energy inertia of the water flow. The water control effect is good and the aesthetics are enhanced. In this embodiment, the water guide groove can be a groove independently set on the shell or it can be formed by the wall of other parts on the shell and the protrusion set on the shell. The water guide step can be a separate stepped structure or a step set on the shell. The specific structure of the water flow guide 40 can also be varied, such as a sloped surface or an arc surface structure.

[0032] In this embodiment, the water flow guide 40 is a water channel provided on the housing 101. The housing 101 is also provided with a drop section 103. At least a part of the drop section 103 is provided on the flow path of the water channel 40. The drop section 103 can be a step or a slope. With this arrangement, the drop section 103 can serve as a basking platform for animals (such as turtles) in the aquarium. At least a part of it is located on the flow path of the water flow guide 40, which can form a micro waterfall landscape, satisfying the needs of basking platform and landscaping. In this embodiment, the drop section 103 is located on the flow path, including but not limited to: the drop section 103 is located at the end opening of the water flow guide 40, the tributary opening, etc.

[0033] In this embodiment, the shell 101 is provided with a hollow structure or holes. This design can reduce the volume occupied by the fish tank, making the filter lighter and more transparent, and also give the fish more room to move around. It can also provide the fish with space to hide and play, making it highly practical.

[0034] In this embodiment, fluidized bed packing can be installed in the cavity gap between the planting basket and the planting filter chamber to form a fluidized bed filtration space. At the same time, the fluidized bed packing can turbulent and settle the water flow pumped into the planting filter chamber, thereby increasing the filtration effect.

[0035] In this embodiment, a fine filtration chamber 60 is also provided on the housing 101. The fine filtration chamber 60 is provided with fine filter material. In this embodiment, the fine filtration chamber 60 can receive water flowing out from the first planting filter chamber 10 / the second planting filter chamber 20 / the water flow guide 40 / the third planting filter chamber 30, and after finely filtering the fine impurities in the water, it overflows to form a stream 70 landscape.

[0036] In this embodiment, a second planting filter chamber (20 / 30) is also provided on the shell 101. The first planting filter chamber 10 and the second planting filter chamber (20 / 30) can be provided with a height difference in the height direction H of the shell. The water flow guide 40 is provided between the two planting filter chambers to form a waterfall landscape. A water-turning chamber 50 can also be provided between the two planting filter chambers. With this arrangement, after the aeration effect of the waterfall, there are different oxygen contents between the first planting filter chamber and the second planting filter chamber, which can provide habitats for anaerobic bacteria and aerobic bacteria respectively, thereby performing anaerobic and aerobic decomposition of organic matter. The decomposition of organic matter is more complete and the filtration effect is better.

[0037] In this embodiment, the housing 101 can be provided with three planting filter chambers (10, 20, 30) at the same time. When three planting filter chambers are provided at the same time, the three planting filter chambers can have a height difference in sequence in the height direction H of the housing. The center point A of the first planting filter chamber 10, the center point B of the second planting filter chamber 20, and the center point C of the third planting filter chamber 30 form a triangle. This arrangement of three planting filter chambers is staggered, and the chambers can naturally form a guide channel (stream) between them, which is convenient for landscaping and has a good filtration function. It should be noted that when two or three planting filter chambers are provided, the water outlet method of a single planting filter chamber can be similar to the water outlet method of the first planting filter chamber 10. Different planting filter chambers can be interconnected. The connection method can be that the top of the two planting filter chambers are connected to the top (overflow connection), or the bottom of the two planting filter chambers are connected to the bottom (communicating vessel principle), or the top of the two planting filter chambers are connected to the bottom, etc.

[0038] like Figure 3As shown, the present invention also provides a fish tank 1, which is equipped with the aforementioned aquarium landscaping filter 100 and a water pump 80. The water pump 80 is located in the equipment compartment 102. The water pump 80 pumps water into one or all of the first planting filter chamber 10, the second planting filter chamber 20, and the third planting filter chamber 30. The pumping method can be to pump water in from the top of the planting filter chamber through a water pipe, or to pump water in from the bottom of the planting filter chamber through a water pipe 81 (this method can hide the water pipe for a more aesthetically pleasing appearance), or to use other existing methods. The aquarium landscaping filter 100 is entirely placed inside the fish tank 1. For aesthetic purposes, the shell 101 of the aquarium landscaping filter 100 can be designed as a rockery shape. One way to use it is to place it in the fish tank. One way to filter water is as follows: the water pump 80 pumps water from the fish tank into the first planting filter chamber 10. The water in the first planting filter chamber 10 overflows and flows into the water overflow chamber 50 and the second planting filter chamber 20 by the height difference (some water can directly overflow into the water flow guide part 40). The second planting filter chamber 20 can flow into the third planting filter chamber 30 by means of height difference or other methods (some water can overflow directly into the water flow guide 40). The water in the third planting filter chamber 30 overflows into the water flow guide 40. The water flow guide 40 guides the incoming water through the second height difference, guiding a portion to the drop section 103 or a portion to the fine filter chamber 60. Of course, other filtration methods can also be that the water pump directly pumps water into two or all of the first, second, and third planting filter chambers. A preferred filtration scheme according to the diagram is as follows: the water pump 80 pumps water from the bottom into the first planting filter chamber 10. The pumped water enters from the bottom of the first planting filter chamber 10. After the filtered water gathers from the bottom to the top of the first planting filter chamber 10, it is filtered by the first planting filter chamber 10 and flows out through the overflow / opening to the water flow guide 40 to form a waterfall landscape before entering the water-turning chamber 50. The bottom of the water-turning chamber 50 is connected to the bottom of the second planting filter chamber 20. Water gathers from the bottom to the top of the second planting filter chamber 20, undergoes a second filtration, and then flows out through an overflow / opening to the water flow guide 40, forming a waterfall. The water in the water flow guide 40 forms a stream and enters the fine filter chamber 60. Alternatively, at least part or all of the water flowing out of the second planting filter chamber 20 can flow into the third planting filter chamber 30 (the inflow method can be overflow, a connection between the two via pipes, or a direct connection between the two) for a third filtration. The bottom of the third planting filter chamber 30 then connects to the fine filter chamber 60, overflowing from the fine filter chamber 60 into the aquarium. This process, involving two or three filtrations from the filter substrate and plants in the planting basket, as well as filtration through the water-turning chamber and fine filter chamber, along with the presence of multiple filter chambers and waterfall aeration, creates differences in dissolved oxygen concentration between different chambers. This provides suitable habitats for both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, allowing for better decomposition of organic matter and achieving a better filtration effect. Furthermore, it achieves both excellent filtration and the creation of waterfall and stream landscaping.Combining practicality and aesthetics, it offers excellent value for money, highlighting its competitiveness.

[0039] In the process of achieving the above-mentioned filtration and oxygenation functions, waterfalls, streams, and other landscapes are also formed. This invention, a fish tank landscaping filter 100, perfectly integrates artificial rockery landscaping, filtration, and green plant planting, lowering the threshold for fish tank landscaping and making it less complicated. Even beginners can have a beautifully landscaped fish tank. While absorbing harmful substances in the fish tank, improving the filtration effect, and reducing the frequency of water changes, the green plants also do not require watering or maintenance, achieving multiple benefits.

[0040] In summary, the aquarium landscaping filter 100 of the present invention integrates the functions of landscaping and filtration into one unit. It is convenient to use, occupies little space, and is easy to maintain and replace. It not only achieves the filtration function but also meets the landscaping requirements, resulting in a better aesthetic appearance.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments have been described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features does not contradict each other, it should be considered within the scope of this specification. The above embodiments only illustrate several implementation methods of this application, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A fish tank landscaping filter, characterized in that, The device includes: a housing with a first planting filter chamber, a planting basket detachably disposed within the first planting filter chamber, and a device compartment at the bottom of the housing for housing a water pump. A water flow guide is located on the housing outside the first planting filter chamber, guiding water flow into or receiving water flow from the first planting filter chamber. When the water flow guide is directed, at least a portion of the water flow is exposed to air. The housing also includes a second planting filter chamber with a height difference between the first and second planting filter chambers in the height direction of the housing. The water flow guide is located between the first and second planting filter chambers. A water-turning chamber is also located between the first and second planting filter chambers. Water enters from the bottom of the first planting filter chamber, and after being filtered, the water gathers from the bottom to the top, passes through the first planting filter chamber, overflows / opens, flows out through the water flow guide to form a waterfall effect, and then enters the water-turning chamber. The bottom of the water-turning chamber is connected to the bottom of the second planting filter chamber. Water then gathers from the bottom to the top of the second planting filter chamber, undergoes a second filtration in the second planting filter chamber, and flows out through the overflow / opening.

2. The aquarium landscaping filter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water flow guide is configured as a guide channel, and at least a portion of the guide channel is defined by the shell wall of the first planting filter chamber.

3. The aquarium landscaping filter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water flow guide is configured as a water-guiding step or a water-guiding groove.

4. The aquarium landscaping filter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water flow guide is configured as a flow channel, and the shell is also provided with a drop section. At least a portion of the drop section is provided on the flow path of the flow channel, and the drop section is configured as a step or a slope.

5. Aquarium landscaping filter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shell has a hollow structure or holes.

6. The aquarium landscaping filter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is also provided with a fine filtration chamber, and fine filter material is provided inside the fine filtration chamber.

7. The aquarium landscaping filter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cavity between the planting basket and the first planting filter chamber is filled with fluidized bed packing.

8. Aquarium landscaping filter according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The housing is also provided with a third planting filter chamber, and the line connecting the center point of the first planting filter chamber, the center point of the second planting filter chamber, and the center point of the third planting filter chamber forms a triangle.

9. A fish tank, characterized in that, Includes a tank body and an aquarium landscaping filter disposed within the tank body as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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