Patent ID: 6591783
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A method for storing, transporting, displaying and acclimating marine life comprising the steps of:partly filling a container, which is provided with a weight therein, and said container defined by a bottom and contiguous side walls with a predetermined amount of water resulting in an air space between the surface of said water and the top off said side walls; placing marine life in said container; sealing said container above the said air space; temporarily storing said marine life in said container for a period of time; transporting said container to a destination; providing a water filled aquarium at said destination, said aquarium being larger than said container; puncturing said container at a restricted opening; placing said container on top of said aquarium water; floating said container in said aquarium; slowly sinking said container in said aquarium over an extended period of time by permitting a predetermined intake of water to displace the air from said space; simultaneously mixing said aquarium water and said water from said container as said container slowly sinks; and wherein said sealed container provides sufficient oxygen for storing of said marine life, said sealed container providing sufficient rigidity for transporting and display of said fish, whereby the mixing of said aquarium water and said container water at a predetermined fluid exchange rate allows for acclimating of the marine life.