Fluidized bed aquarium filtration system

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1997-10-03

1999-10-12

Woo, Jay H.

Liquid purification or separation

Structural installation

Closed circulating system

210266, 210284, 2104162, 210290, 119260, C02F 306, A01K 6304

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059650168

ABSTRACT:
An aquarium filter for removing chemical and physical waste from an aquarium. The filter can include a mechanical filter portion, followed by a fluidized bed of particles, such as sand, for removing ammonia from the water and then a chemical filter portion. The filter can be constructed in an aesthetically desirable manner and can be convenient to maintain.

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