Patent ID: 7421976

Claim:
A device to collect water from a fish tank, which is comprised of: a. a cube structure with a bottom surface, a top surface, and four side surfaces of predetermined dimensions; wherein the top surface has four side walls but is open; wherein the side walls are constructed with a predetermined thickness; b. a base; wherein the base supports the device; wherein the base has a predetermined size; wherein the base allows the device to be slightly elevated; c. means to collect the water; d. a plurality of holes; wherein the plurality of holes allow water to drain from the tank to a bin; e. drains; wherein a series of drains are placed around the perimeter of the top surface; wherein the drains are connected to the holes and to the collection bin; wherein the collection bin rests on the top of the base; said collection bin is located in the interior of the structure; f. braces; wherein braces are provided to support the weight of the aquarium; g. a means to measure a quantity of water; wherein the quantity of water in the bin is measured.