Aquarium with an integrated cleaning system

摘要

Various embodiments of an aquarium and its method of use are disclosed. In some embodiments the aquarium includes a first container including a waste collection area, an outlet, and a conduit fluidly connecting the waste collection area and the outlet. Depending upon the particular embodiment, the aquarium may also include features such as a second container adapted and configured to mate with the first container and receive the outlet such that fluid flows from the waste collection area through the outlet and into the second container when fluid is added above a preselected fluid level. In other related embodiments, the conduit may be formed by first and second portions of the conduit formed in the first container and a separate component.

主权项

1. An aquarium comprising:
a first container extending up to a first height for holding a fluid, wherein the first container includes:
a waste collection area;an outlet formed in a side of the container at a second height less than the first height; anda conduit fluidly connecting the waste collection area and the outlet, and wherein fluid flows from the waste collection area to the outlet when fluid is added above a preselected fluid level between the first height and the second height; and a second container for holding a fluid, wherein the second container is mateable with the first container, wherein the outlet is positionable relative to the second container such that fluid flows from the first container through the outlet and into the second container, and wherein fluid flows from the waste collection area through the outlet and into the second container when fluid is added above the preselected fluid level.