Patent ID: 6058884
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
In an aquarium environment, a cleaning apparatus, with means for:removing unwanted matter that bonds to the surface of aquarium gravel particles;removing unwanted matter that gravitates on the surface of the aquarium gravel bed;removing unwanted matter buried beneath the aquarium gravel bed;removing unwanted matter that is suspended in the aquarium water, and comprising:a gravel casing with means for:liquid communicating aquarium water located outside of said gravel casing with aquarium water located in the interior boundary of said gravel casing;surrounding an area of gravel for cleaning;housing an area of gravel for cleaning;promoting a distinct pattern of gravel and water rotational movement;promoting the use of gravel to clean itself;vacuuming aquarium gravel; and further comprising:a rigid tube with means for liquid communicating said aquarium water located in the interior boundary of said gravel casing with said rigid tube;a flexible hose with means for liquid communicating said aquarium water located within said rigid tube with said flexible hose;a pump with means for liquid communicating said aquarium water located within said flexible hose with said pump;another flexible hose with means for liquid communicating aquarium water located within said pump with said other flexible hose;a filter with means for liquid communicating said aquarium water located within said other flexible hose with said filter;and couplings with means for:interconnecting said gravel casing with said rigid tube;interconnecting said rigid tube with said flexible hose;interconnecting said flexible hose with said pump;interconnecting said pump with said other flexible hose;interconnecting said other flexible hose with said filter.