Live water compositions for bio-cycling of aquariums

Details Live water compositions for bio-cycling of aquariums Live water compositions for bio-cycling of aquariums

2004-09-30

2011-12-13

Afremova, Vera (Department: 1653)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...

Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor

C435S260000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08076118

ABSTRACT:
Live water solutions containing natural fresh water or saltwater microorganisms, is used in the bio-cycling of aquariums and to provide a healthy aquatic environment. Live water obtained from natural bodies of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, river, or stream is filtered through filter media having a pore size between 5 and 20 microns to remove contaminants and debris while allowing microorganisms to remain in suspension. The live water is packaged in containers for retail sale thereby providing consumers with a source of live aquarium water for use in an aquarium during initial set-up, to replace water lost to evaporation, and for effecting quick water changes. An enrichment solution is disclosed to aid in maintaining the microorganisms metabolically and physiologically viable for extended periods. In an alternate embodiment, the live water is concentrated to a salinity level not less than 0.8 awthereby reducing volume while maintaining microorganism viability. Rapid biochemical cycling of an aquarium is achieved by introducing the live water into an aquarium whereby marine microorganisms instantly contribute to establishing a healthy aquatic environment by reducing harmful ammonia levels and through denitrification.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3860490 (1975-01-01), Guttag
patent: 4226210 (1980-10-01), Lockwood et al.
patent: 4874707 (1989-10-01), Bock
patent: 4990449 (1991-02-01), Caissel
patent: 4999301 (1991-03-01), Bryan-Jones
patent: 5314542 (1994-05-01), Cassidy
patent: 5733774 (1998-03-01), Jin
Shpigel et al. “Acclimation and propagation of abaloneHaliotis tuberculatain a land-based culture system in Israel”. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 1996. vol. 27, No. 4, pp. 435-442.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Live water compositions for bio-cycling of aquariums does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Live water compositions for bio-cycling of aquariums, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Live water compositions for bio-cycling of aquariums will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-4306325