A circumferential multi-partitioned desktop ecological fish tank

Abstract

This utility model discloses a circumferentially multi-zoned desktop ecological aquarium, comprising a transparent tank body with an open top, a column in the middle of the tank body, a partition plate between the column and the side wall of the tank body, multiple first slots on the outer wall of the column, second slots on the inner wall of the tank body, and several movable insert plates between the tank body and the column. The partition plate and the movable insert plates, together with the column, divide the internal space of the tank body circumferentially into multiple functional zones. One end of each movable insert plate has a water-passing filter area, and adjacent movable insert plates are installed in opposite directions. Filter media for cultivating bacteria is placed in the functional zone on one side of the partition plate. A submersible pump connected to a water pipe is installed in the functional zone on either side of the partition plate, allowing water in the tank body to pass through each functional zone circumferentially. The advantages are that the internal space of the tank body is divided into multiple functional zones circumferentially, and different functional zones can be used for storing filter media, raising different or the same types of ornamental fish, and hydroponic plants, offering diverse functions and a simple structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of hydroponic plant and ornamental fish co-cultivation device, specifically involving a circumferentially multi-zoned desktop ecological fish tank. Background Technology

[0002] An ecological aquarium is a miniature artificial aquarium environment created in a closed or semi-closed container, simulating the principles of a natural ecosystem. It constructs a complete material cycle system: its biological filtration layer cultivates nitrifying bacteria, converting ammonia nitrogen from fish waste into nitrates; the roots of plants absorb nitrates as nutrients; and physical filter media intercepts impurities in the water, thus achieving self-purification and reducing the accumulation of harmful substances. Due to its self-cleaning function, the water change cycle of an ecological aquarium can be significantly extended. A properly configured ecological aquarium can extend the water change cycle to 3-6 months, greatly reducing maintenance workload compared to the weekly water changes required by traditional aquariums.

[0003] Traditional ecological aquariums generally do not have strict zoning, with plants and fish kept together in the same space. This approach has its advantages and disadvantages: the advantage is that the overall aesthetics are better and the fish have more room to move around; the disadvantages are that the function is limited and maintenance is inconvenient. Because they are kept together in the same space, removing either the fish or the plants will affect the other. Different types of fish that are not suitable for being kept together cannot be raised in such an ecological aquarium. At the same time, it is not easy to make the water in the tank flow in a specific direction, making water purification and filtration difficult. The filter media is placed outside the tank, which is not aesthetically pleasing and is troublesome to clean and replace. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a circumferentially multi-zoned desktop ecological fish tank, which aims to overcome, to some extent, the aforementioned shortcomings of traditional ecological fish tanks.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A circumferentially multi-zoned desktop ecological fish tank includes a transparent tank body with an opening at the top. A column is provided in the middle of the tank body. A partition plate is provided between the column and the side wall of the tank body. A plurality of first slots are provided circumferentially spaced on the outer side wall of the column. A plurality of second slots corresponding to the first slots are provided circumferentially spaced on the inner side wall of the tank body. A plurality of movable insert plates are detachably connected between the tank body and the column. The partition plate and the plurality of movable insert plates, together with the column, divide the internal space of the tank body. The partition plate is divided into multiple functional areas along the circumference. The inner side of the movable insert plate is inserted into the first slot, and the outer side is inserted into the second slot. The movable insert plate has a water filter area on the plate surface near the upper or lower end. Two adjacent movable insert plates are installed in opposite directions so that the corresponding two water filter areas are separated vertically. The functional area on either side of the partition plate has a bacterial filter material placed at the bottom. The functional area on the other side of the partition plate has a submersible pump connected to a water pipe. The submersible pump can make the water in the tank pass through each functional area in the circumference sequentially.

[0006] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.

[0007] Furthermore, the column, the first slot, and the second slot are all arranged in a vertical direction.

[0008] Furthermore, the column is a cylinder, the first slot is a groove formed on the side wall of the cylinder, the cylinder body is a cylindrical body with an open top, and a plurality of protrusions are spaced apart on the inner wall of the cylindrical body, and the second slot is a groove formed on the protrusions.

[0009] Furthermore, the upper opening of the cylinder body is provided with an outward-curving ring edge.

[0010] Furthermore, one side of the partition plate is fixedly connected to the column, and the other side is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cylinder. The cylinder, column, and partition plate are integrally formed from transparent material.

[0011] Furthermore, the height of both the column and the movable insert plate is less than the depth of the cylinder.

[0012] Furthermore, the movable insert plate is rectangular in shape.

[0013] Furthermore, the column is provided with 5 of the first slots. When the movable insert plate is inserted into each of the 5 first slots, the internal space of the cylinder is divided into 6 functional areas.

[0014] Furthermore, the water filter area is provided with a plurality of water filter holes arranged in a row along the horizontal direction, and each water filter hole is an elongated hole with its long axis along the vertical direction.

[0015] Furthermore, the movable insert plate is a semi-transparent plate or a black plate made of PP plastic, the bacterial culture filter material is placed in the filter material mesh bag and then placed at the bottom of the corresponding functional area, and cashmere filter cotton is placed on the top of the filter material mesh bag.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] The ecological fish tank provided by this utility model uses a column, partition plate, and several movable inserts to divide the internal space of the tank into multiple functional areas along the circumference. Different functional areas can be used for storing filter media, raising different types of ornamental fish, and hydroponic plants, offering diverse functions and a simple structure. Furthermore, the number and area of ​​the functional areas can be flexibly adjusted by the number and position of the movable inserts, allowing for the creation of multiple fish-raising zones to accommodate different fish species that are not suitable for mixing. The area for storing filter media is a portion of the tank's internal space, eliminating the need for a separate filtration structure outside the tank, resulting in a cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing design. With the tank divided into multiple functional areas, a submersible pump provides power for circumferential water circulation and filtration, which is beneficial for water purification and the transfer of nutrients. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 An isometric view of a circumferentially multi-zoned desktop ecological fish tank provided for this utility model (the bacterial culture filter media and submersible pump are not shown).

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The front view of the ecological fish tank shown;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A top view of the ecological fish tank shown;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Axonometric view of the movable insert plate in the ecological fish tank shown;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a top view of the ecological fish tank after the filter media for cultivating bacteria and the submersible pump have been installed.

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The above view shows the ecological fish tank with five movable panels (the submersible pump is not shown).

[0024] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0025] 1. Cylinder body; 2. Column; 3. Partition plate; 4. First slot; 5. Second slot; 6. Movable insert plate; 7. Water filter area; 8. Bacterial cultivation filter media; 9. Submersible pump; 10. Outward-facing rim. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution provided by this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, if terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship, the orientation or positional relationship indicated is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this utility model provides a circumferentially multi-zoned desktop ecological fish tank, which includes a transparent tank body 1 with an opening at the top. A column 2 is provided in the middle of the tank body 1. A partition plate 3 is provided between the column 2 and the side wall of the tank body 1. Multiple first slots 4 are spaced circumferentially on the outer side wall of the column 2. Second slots 5, corresponding one-to-one with the first slots 4, are spaced circumferentially on the inner side wall of the tank body 1. Several movable insert plates 6 are detachably connected between the tank body 1 and the column 2. The partition plate 3 and the movable insert plates 6, together with the column 2, divide the internal space of the tank body 1 circumferentially. The partition plate 1 is divided into multiple functional areas. The inner side of the movable insert plate 6 is inserted into the first slot 4, and the outer side is inserted into the second slot 5. The movable insert plate 6 has a water filter area 7 on the plate surface near the upper or lower end. Two adjacent movable insert plates 6 are installed in opposite directions so that the corresponding two water filter areas 7 are separated vertically. The functional area on one side of the partition plate 3 has a bacterial culture filter material 8 placed at the bottom. The functional area on either side of the partition plate 3 is equipped with a submersible pump 9 connected to a water pipe. The submersible pump 9 can make the water in the cylinder 1 pass through each functional area in the circumferential direction.

[0029] It should be noted that the reverse installation of two adjacent movable plates to separate the corresponding water filter areas means that when the water filter area of ​​one movable plate is set at the top, the adjacent movable plate is installed upside down so that its water filter area is at the bottom. In this way, when guiding the water flow to move circumferentially in the tank, the water flow passes through each functional area in an S-shaped path, increasing the flow rate so that the plants can better contact and absorb nutrients, while the fish can better absorb oxygen from the water.

[0030] In one embodiment of this utility model, the column 2, the first slot 4, and the second slot 5 are all arranged in a vertical direction.

[0031] In one embodiment of this utility model, the column 2 is a cylinder, the first slot 4 is a groove formed on the side wall of the cylinder, the cylinder 1 is a cylindrical body with an open top, and a plurality of protrusions are spaced apart on the inner wall of the cylindrical body, and the second slot 5 is a groove formed on the protrusions.

[0032] Specifically, the slotted column is a slender cylinder located at the center of the cylinder body, vertically positioned, perpendicular to the bottom surface of the cylinder body, with its lower end fixedly connected to the bottom of the cylinder or integrally formed. A slot (first slot) is opened on the side wall of the column, running through the entire column. The width of the slot is the same as the width of the slot on the cylinder body wall, and slightly larger than the thickness of the movable insert plate.

[0033] In one embodiment of the present invention, an outwardly flared edge 10 is provided at the upper opening of the cylinder body 1.

[0034] It should be noted that, as Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the outward-flaring edge, also known as the ring-shaped cap structure, is located at the outer edge of the top of the cylinder body. It has a certain height and thickness to increase the rigidity of the cylinder opening, preventing it from being too soft. It also serves as an end support to prevent it from slipping and accidentally falling off.

[0035] In one embodiment of this utility model, one side of the partition plate 3 is fixedly connected to the column 2, and the other side is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cylinder 1. The cylinder 1, the column 2 and the partition plate 3 are integrally formed from transparent material.

[0036] In one embodiment of this utility model, the heights of the column 2 and the movable insert plate 6 are both less than the depth of the cylinder 1.

[0037] In one embodiment of this utility model, the movable insert 6 is rectangular.

[0038] In one embodiment of this utility model, when the column 2 is provided with 5 first slots 4 and the movable insert plate 6 is inserted into each of the 5 first slots 4, the internal space of the cylinder body 1 is divided into 6 functional areas.

[0039] Specifically, such as Figure 6 As shown, there are also 5 corresponding cylinder wall slots (second slots), distributed vertically on the inner wall of the cylinder. One end connects to the bottom of the cylinder, and the other end is a certain distance from the top edge of the cylinder (the distance is variable; the longest is the same as the height of the movable insert plate, and the insert plate is most stable when it is the longest. If it is shortened, the stability will decrease, and the flexibility is yet to be determined). The slot openings face the center point of the circular cylinder and correspond one-to-one with the slots on the column. The width of the slot opening is slightly larger than the thickness of the movable insert plate. It is used to fix the movable insert plate. When the slots are filled with movable insert plates, the internal space of the cylinder can be divided into 6 equal sector areas.

[0040] In one embodiment of the present invention, the water filter area 7 is provided with a plurality of water filter holes arranged in a row along the horizontal direction, and each of the water filter holes is an elongated hole with its long axis along the vertical direction.

[0041] In one embodiment of this utility model, the movable insert plate 6 is a semi-transparent plate or a black plate made of PP plastic, the bacterial culture filter material 8 is placed in the filter material mesh bag and then placed at the bottom of the corresponding functional area, and cashmere filter cotton is placed on the top of the filter material mesh bag.

[0042] In one application example of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, only one movable insert plate is inserted into the tank. At this time, the internal space of the tank is divided into two functional areas, one large and one small. The bottom of the smaller functional area is filled with filter media (commercially available aquarium-specific media) wrapped in a filter media mesh bag. The larger area is used to raise ornamental fish (a certain amount of hydroponic green plants can also be placed in it). The submersible pump is also placed in the larger area to transport water from the larger area to the top of the smaller area.

[0043] In another application example of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the interior space of the desktop aquarium is divided into six functional zones. The zone between the partition plate 3 and the first movable insert plate 6 on its right is numbered Zone 1. Following the sequence, the remaining functional zones are numbered Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, and Zone 6, as shown in the diagram. Zone 6 contains a filter media (commercially available for aquariums) wrapped in a filter media mesh bag at its bottom. A submersible pump is placed in Zone 1, typically at the bottom of the functional zone. The pump draws water from Zone 1 to the upper part of Zone 6. The water entering Zone 6 flows downwards due to gravity (due to the difference in water level with other zones), passing over the filter media, and then through the water-passing filter area under the movable insert plate on the left side of Zone 6 into Zone 5. This water flow within the tank follows the... Figure 6The water flows in a cyclical pattern, as indicated by the arrow. The submersible pump can also be placed above the filter media. The pump is submerged in water. When water purification is needed, the submersible pump is activated to slowly pump water from above the filter media into section 1. This causes the liquid level in section 6 to drop, while the liquid levels in the other sections rise, creating a height difference. Water in section 5 then passes through the water-passing filter holes at the bottom of the movable partition between section 5 and section 6, entering the bottom of section 6. After passing through the filter media from bottom to top, the water is again pumped back into section 1 by the submersible pump. At this point, the overall water flow direction is also consistent with... Figure 6 The directions shown are the same.

[0044] In this embodiment, functional areas 1 to 5 can be used partly for hydroponic plants and partly for raising different species of ornamental fish, depending on the needs. A rotating base can be installed at the bottom of the tank, allowing the tank to be rotated for observation, thus enabling a view of each functional area from the front.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A circumferentially multi-zoned desktop ecological fish tank, characterized in that, The cylinder (1) includes a transparent cylinder body (1) with an opening at the top. A column (2) is provided in the middle of the cylinder body (1). A partition plate (3) is provided between the column (2) and the side wall of the cylinder body (1). Multiple first slots (4) are provided at intervals along the circumference on the outer side wall of the column (2). Second slots (5) corresponding to the first slots (4) are provided at intervals along the circumference on the inner side wall of the cylinder body (1). Several movable insert plates (6) can also be detachably connected between the cylinder body (1) and the column (2). The partition plate (3) and the several movable insert plates (6) work together with the column (2) to divide the internal space of the cylinder body (1) into multiple functional areas along the circumference. The inner side of the movable insert plate (6) is inserted into the first slot (4), and the outer side is inserted into the second slot (5). The movable insert plate (6) has a water filter hole area (7) on the plate surface near the upper or lower end. Two adjacent movable insert plates (6) are installed in opposite directions so that the corresponding two water filter hole areas (7) are separated vertically. The functional area on either side of the partition plate (3) has a bacterial culture filter material (8) at the bottom. The functional area on the other side of the partition plate (3) has a submersible pump (9) connected to a water pipe. The submersible pump (9) can make the water in the cylinder (1) pass through each functional area in the circumferential direction.

2. The circumferentially multi-zoned desktop ecological fish tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The column (2), the first slot (4), and the second slot (5) are all arranged in a vertical direction.

3. A circumferentially multi-zoned desktop ecological fish tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The column (2) is a cylinder, the first slot (4) is a groove opened on the side wall of the cylinder, the cylinder (1) is a cylindrical body with an open top, and a number of protrusions are spaced apart on the inner wall of the cylindrical body, and the second slot (5) is a groove opened on the protrusions.

4. A circumferentially multi-zoned desktop ecological fish tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper opening of the cylinder (1) is provided with an outward-turned ring edge (10).

5. A circumferentially multi-zoned desktop ecological fish tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, One side of the partition plate (3) is fixedly connected to the column (2), and the other side is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cylinder (1). The cylinder (1), the column (2) and the partition plate (3) are integrally formed from transparent material.

6. A circumferentially multi-zoned desktop ecological fish tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the column (2) and the movable insert plate (6) is less than the depth of the cylinder (1).

7. A circumferentially multi-zoned desktop ecological fish tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable insert (6) is rectangular.

8. A circumferentially multi-zoned desktop ecological fish tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The column (2) is provided with 5 first slots (4). When the movable insert plate (6) is inserted into each of the 5 first slots (4), the internal space of the cylinder (1) is divided into 6 functional areas.

9. A circumferentially multi-zoned desktop ecological fish tank according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The water filter area (7) is provided with a plurality of water filter holes arranged in a row along the horizontal direction, and each of the water filter holes is an elongated hole with its long axis along the vertical direction.

10. A circumferentially multi-zoned desktop ecological fish tank according to claim 9, characterized in that, The movable insert plate (6) is a semi-transparent plate or a black plate made of PP plastic. The bacterial culture filter material (8) is placed in the filter material mesh bag and then placed at the bottom of the corresponding functional area. Cashmere filter cotton is placed on the top of the filter material mesh bag.

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