Patent ID: 9388372
Filing Date: 2016-07-12
CPC Classification: A01G,A01K,C12M,F21V,F21Y,F28D

Claim Text:
1. A bioreactor for the bio-absorption of targeted nutrients in an aquarium or aquaculture system comprising a light assembly comprising a bioreactor light source selected from the group consisting of LED light, fluorescent light, light emitting cathode (LEC), and side emitting fiber optics and a cooling system selected from the group consisting of a water-based cooling system, a refrigerant-based cooling system, a conductive metal rod, and a heat pipe, that is mounted in an armature assembly comprising a light-transmissible tube and one or more baffle plates affixed to the light-transmissible tube, wherein the armature assembly is mounted within an outer chamber assembly, wherein the light transmissible tube and the outer chamber define a growth chamber for the macroalgae, wherein the light assembly has a coaxial orientation with respect to the growth chamber, and wherein the growth chamber is substantially sealed from the surrounding atmosphere when the bioreactor is in use.