JP2022161650A - Aquarium fish water tank and installation method of aquarium fish water tank - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an aquarium fish water tank capable of being formed into a simplified structure, reducing cost, capable of being reduced in a size of a water tank, capable of being installed at a desired position, being preferably used for breeding of an aquarium fish called betta, especially, allowing a user to enjoy unexpectedness, and being excellent in interior properties and an installation method of the same.SOLUTION: There is provided an aquarium fish water tank 1 comprising: a transparent acrylic resin outside water tank 10 with an opening 11; a transparent acrylic resin inside water tank 20 having an opening 21 and being arranged inside of the outside water tank 10 in a reversed state in top/bottom sides; and transparent acrylic resin leg parts 30 for arranging in the outside water tank 10, the inside water tank 20 in a state of lifting up the opening 21 of the inside water tank 20. In a state in which the inside water tank 20 is in the outside water tank 10 through the leg part 30, and water and aquarium fishes 40 are put into the water tank, the inside water tank 20 is filled with water, and a water level in the outside water tank 10 is higher than the opening of the inside water tank 20 in a used state with the stored water.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an aquarium for ornamental fish such as tropical fish, and a method for installing the aquarium for aquarium fish.

BACKGROUND ART In recent years, the number of households, shops, and the like that breed ornamental fish such as killifish and tropical fish as pets is increasing.
BACKGROUND ART When ornamental fish such as killifish and tropical fish are reared at homes, shops, etc., they are generally reared in an ornamental fish tank equipped with a filter, an air pump, an electric heater, and the like.
As a prior art showing such a conventional ornamental fish tank, there is, for example, Patent Document 1 below.

JP 2012-187079 A

The above Patent Document 1 relates to an ornamental fish tank, and as an underwater device to be placed in the water in the main body of the tank, for example, it is possible to prevent the displacement of the heat-generating part of an electric heater, and it has the advantage of being aesthetically pleasing. There is
However, in the conventional ornamental fish tank as shown in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the size of the tank increases to some extent and the apparatus becomes complicated, which makes it impossible to realize cost saving. In addition, there is a problem that the installation location is usually limited to the vicinity of the outlet, and it is difficult to install at a desired position.

Therefore, the present invention solves the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, realizes cost saving with a simple configuration, and enables miniaturization of the water tank and installation at a desired position. To provide an ornamental fish tank that can be suitably used for breeding fish, that allows the enjoyment of unexpectedness, and that is excellent in interior design, and to provide a method for installing the ornamental fish tank.

The ornamental fish tank of the present invention comprises an outer tank made of transparent acrylic resin or transparent glass with an opening for containing water and ornamental fish, and an opening for containing water and ornamental fish. , an inner water tank made of transparent acrylic resin or transparent glass, which is placed upside down in the outer water tank, and a space through which ornamental fish can pass is provided between the bottom surface of the outer water tank and the opening of the inner water tank. a leg portion made of transparent acrylic resin or transparent glass for placing the inner water tank in the outer water tank with the opening of the inner water tank being lifted by using the legs, and the inner water tank is moved through the leg part In a state in which water and ornamental fish are placed in the outer water tank, the inner water tank is filled with water, and water is added so that the water level of the outer water tank is higher than the opening of the inner water tank. The first feature is that it can be used in a state where it is inserted.
Further, in the ornamental fish tank of the present invention, in addition to the first feature described above, the outer tank and the inner tank are configured in a rectangular parallelepiped box shape that is square in plan view, and the outer tank and the inner tank are arranged vertically. , width and height ratios are 1:0.5, 1:0.5, 1:1.25-1.30, and the legs can be detachably attached to the inner water tank. This is the second feature.
In addition to the above first or second features, the ornamental fish tank of the present invention has a third feature in that it comprises a storage section capable of storing a panel-type heater and lighting in the bottom of the outer water tank. there is
Further, in addition to any one of the first to third features, the ornamental fish tank of the present invention is provided with a discharge hole for discharging the water in the tank on the side surface of the outer tank, and A fourth feature is that a joint portion that can be connected to a tube or the like is fitted and fixed in the use hole.
Further, the installation method of the ornamental fish tank of the present invention is the installation method of the ornamental fish tank according to claim 2, wherein after the inner tank is arranged sideways in the outer tank, the inner tank is filled with water. and put water in the outer water tank so that it is higher than the inner water tank,
Then, the inner water tank filled with water is erected in the outer water tank so that the opening of the inner water tank does not protrude from the water surface of the outer water tank;
After that, in a state where the inner water tank is lifted so that the opening of the inner water tank does not protrude from the water surface of the outer water tank, legs are attached to the inner water tank in the water of the outer water tank, disposing the inner water tank within the outer water tank;
The fifth feature is that the ornamental fish is then placed in the outer water tank.

According to the ornamental fish tank of claim 1, the ornamental fish tank can be made compact with a simple structure that does not require a filter, an air pump, or the like. Therefore, it is possible to achieve cost reduction and to provide an ornamental fish tank that can be easily installed at a desired position in the room.
In addition, by making the outer water tank, the inner water tank, and the legs all made of transparent acrylic resin or transparent glass, it is possible to make the water tank for ornamental fish excellent in interior design.
Furthermore, since the structure does not require a filter, an air pump, etc., and the water tank can be made smaller, the aquarium fish tank can be particularly suitable for breeding an aquarium fish called a betta. can.
In addition, the ornamental fish can move back and forth between the outer and inner aquariums, so that the ornamental fish aquarium can be provided with an unexpectedness that is not found in conventional ornamental fish aquariums.

According to the ornamental fish tank of claim 2, in addition to the effects of the configuration of claim 1, the work of installing the inner tank and the legs, and the work of putting water and ornamental fish into the outer tank It can be an ornamental fish tank that can be completely completed in. Therefore, the installation work and maintenance work such as water change and cleaning can be remarkably reduced, and the ornamental fish tank can be easily and easily used even by beginners and women.
Further, by making the height of the inner water tank higher than the height of the outer water tank, the upper part of the inner water tank can be made to protrude from the outer water tank. As a result, the upper part of the inner water tank made of transparent acrylic resin or transparent glass and filled with water can protrude from the outer water tank like a water column. The ornamental fish tank can create an atmosphere. In addition, when the ornamental fish moves to the upper part of the inner water tank, it can be shown as if the ornamental fish were dancing on the stage, so that the user can enjoy the unexpectedness and create a fantastic atmosphere. It is possible to obtain an ornamental fish tank that is excellent in interior design.

Further, according to the ornamental fish tank of claim 3, in addition to the effects of the configuration of claim 1 or 2, the panel-type heater and lighting can be installed easily and quickly. It can be a water tank. Therefore, it is possible to provide an ornamental fish aquarium in which ornamental fish can be raised without worry even in winter. In addition, even when it is desired to install lighting that directly illuminates the aquarium fish tank, the aquarium fish tank can be provided with lighting that can be installed easily and quickly.

Further, according to the ornamental fish tank of claim 4, in addition to the action and effect of the configuration of any one of claims 1 to 3, the work burden of maintenance work such as water change and cleaning It can be an ornamental fish tank that can reduce the.

In addition, according to the method for installing an ornamental fish tank according to claim 5, installation of an ornamental fish tank in which the work of installing the inner tank and the legs and the work of accommodating the water and the ornamental fish can all be completed in the outer tank. can be a method. Therefore, the work load for the installation work can be remarkably reduced, and even beginners and women can easily and casually install the ornamental fish tank in a short time.

1 is an overall perspective view showing an ornamental fish tank according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which shows the aquarium fish tank which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a top view, (b) is a front view. 1 is an exploded view of an ornamental fish tank according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the installation method of the aquarium fish tank which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the installation method of the aquarium fish tank which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification 1, 2 of the water tank for ornamental fishes which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a figure which shows the modification 1, (b) is a figure which shows the modification 2. [FIG. It is a figure which shows the modification 3, 4 of the water tank for ornamental fishes which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a figure which shows the modification 3, (b) is a figure which shows the modification 4. [FIG.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An ornamental fish aquarium according to an embodiment of the present invention and a method of installing the ornamental fish aquarium will be described with reference to the following drawings for understanding of the present invention. However, the following description does not limit the claimed invention.

First, an ornamental fish tank 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention and a method of installing the ornamental fish tank 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG.

1 to 3, an ornamental fish tank 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is used for breeding an ornamental fish 40, and comprises an outer tank 10, an inner tank 20, and legs 30. Consists of
In the following description, it is assumed that one tropical fish Betta is raised as the ornamental fish 40 . Of course, the ornamental fish that can be raised in the aquarium for ornamental fish of the present invention is not limited to betta, and any other ornamental fish such as goldfish, killifish, guppy, molly, etc. may be raised, and the number thereof may be one. is not limited to

The outer water tank 10 constitutes the base of the aquarium fish tank 1 .
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the outer water tank 10 is formed of a rectangular parallelepiped box-shaped member that is square in plan view.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2(a), it is adhered to the four sides of a single transparent acrylic resin bottom plate composed of a square having a vertical length E of 20 cm and a horizontal length F of 20 cm. An opening 11 is provided by attaching four rectangular side plates made of transparent acrylic resin with a height J of 12 cm as shown in FIG. An outer water tank 10 is formed by a rectangular parallelepiped box-shaped member that is square in plan view.
In this embodiment, the thickness of the five transparent acrylic resin plates forming the outer water tank 10 is set to 4 mm. Of course, the thickness of the transparent acrylic resin plate forming the outer water tank 10 is not limited to 4 mm, and a transparent acrylic resin plate having a different thickness may be used. It is desirable to

The inner water tank 20 is arranged (placed) in the outer water tank 10 upside down with respect to the outer water tank 10 , and constitutes a so-called stage (landing) for the ornamental fish 40 . Here, the term "top and bottom" means that the opening side of the outer water tank 10 and the inner water tank 20 is the top, and the bottom side facing the opening is the bottom.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the inner water tank 20 is formed by a rectangular parallelepiped box-shaped member that is square in plan view.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2(a), a transparent acrylic resin bottom plate composed of a square with a vertical length H of 10 cm and a horizontal length G of 10 cm is adhered to the four sides of the bottom plate. A flat surface with an opening 21 is obtained by sticking four rectangular side plates made of transparent acrylic resin with a height K of 15 cm shown in FIG. An inner water tank 20 is formed by a rectangular parallelepiped box-shaped member that is square in appearance.
That is, in this embodiment, the ratios of length, width, and height of the outer water tank 10 and the inner water tank 20 are 1:0.5, 1:0.5, and 1:1.25. . Of course, the length, width, and height ratios of the outer water tank 10 and the inner water tank 20 are not limited to these ratios, and can be changed as appropriate. It is desirable that the length, width, and height ratios be 1:0.5, 1:0.5, and 1:1.25 to 1.30.
In this embodiment, the thickness of the five transparent acrylic resin plates forming the inner water tank 20 is set to 3 mm. Of course, the thickness of the transparent acrylic resin plate forming the inner water tank 20 is not limited to 3 mm, and a transparent acrylic resin plate having another thickness may be used. It is desirable to

The leg part 30 provides a space between the bottom surface of the outer water tank 10 and the opening 21 of the inner water tank 20 so that an ornamental fish can pass through, and moves the inner water tank 20 to the outer water tank 10 in a state where the opening 21 of the inner water tank 20 is lifted. It is a member for arranging inside.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the leg portion 30 is composed of a mounting table 31 and legs 32. As shown in FIG.

The mounting table 31 is a member for mounting the inner water tank 20 in contact with the opening edge of the opening 21 of the inner water tank 20 .
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the mounting table 31 is formed of a frame made of transparent acrylic resin and having a square shape in plan view. Specifically, a rod-shaped member of a predetermined length made of transparent acrylic resin having a thickness of 3 mm and a height of about 1 cm at the portion that abuts on the edge of the opening 21 is attached via an adhesive agent to a length of 10 cm on each side. The mounting table 31 is formed by bonding so as to form a square in plan view. Of course, the method of forming the mounting table 31 is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate.

The legs 32 serve as support members for supporting the mounting table 31 .
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the leg 32 is formed of a square column made of transparent acrylic resin. Also, four legs 32 in total, one at each of the four corners inside the mounting table 31 formed of a frame made of transparent acrylic resin and having a square shape in plan view, are adhered with an adhesive.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2(a), the legs 32 are placed on the mounting table 31 so that the two side surfaces of the quadrangular prisms forming the legs 32 are in contact with the two inner surfaces of the four corners of the mounting table 31. It is configured to be arranged by adhering to.
In this embodiment, the total length (height) of the legs 32 is about 65 mm. The length L of the portion below the mounting table 31 shown in FIG. 2B is about 45 mm, and the length M of the portion above the mounting table 31 is about 1 cm. Of course, the structure of the legs 32 is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate. is desirable.

Next, a method for installing the ornamental fish tank 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG.

First, referring to FIG. 4( a ), after the inner water tank 20 is placed sideways in the outer water tank 10 , the inner water tank 20 is filled with water and the water surface W is positioned higher than the inner water tank 20 . , water is put into the outer water tank 10. At this time, it is necessary to fill the outer water tank 10 with water to a height of about 11 cm.
4(b), 4(c), and 5(a), the inner water tank 20 filled with water is placed so that the opening 21 of the inner water tank 20 becomes the water surface W of the outer water tank 10. It is made to stand upright in the outer water tank 10 so as not to come out. In this state, the atmospheric pressure that pushes the water surface W of the outer water tank 10 is balanced with the pressure that the water in the inner water tank 20 pushes downward. The inner water tank 20 can be erected immediately.
5(b) and 5(c), the inner water tank 20 is lifted so that the opening 21 of the inner water tank 20 does not protrude from the water surface W of the outer water tank 10. , the inner water tank 20 is arranged in the outer water tank 10 via the leg part 30.
After that, an ornamental fish 40 is placed in the outer water tank 10. - 特許庁
As described above, the ornamental fish tank 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is installed without the need for draining the water initially put in the outer tank 10 . At this time, although not shown in detail in FIG. 5(c), in the ornamental fish tank 1 of the present embodiment, the water surface W is positioned 1.5 cm above the top surface of the mounting table 31. there is
The installation method described above is derived from the fact that the inventors of the present application have a so-called double water tank consisting of an outer water tank 10 and an inner water tank 20 arranged in the outer water tank 10 upside down. As a problem to be solved and effect specific to 1, in order to complete all the installation work in the outer water tank 10, what size and what kind of the outer water tank 10, the inner water tank 20, and the leg part 30 are required. As a result of intensive research on whether the ratio should be configured, how much water should be first put into the outer water tank 10, and in what order the installation work should be performed, etc., the first discovery was made. The following configuration, specifically, the outer water tank 10 and the inner water tank 20 are configured in a rectangular parallelepiped box shape that is square in plan view, and the length, width, and height of the outer water tank 10 and the inner water tank 20 The ratio is 1:0.5, 1:0.5, 1:1.25 to 1.30, and the leg part 30 is detachably attachable to the inner water tank 20. is. Such a configuration is a remarkable configuration peculiar to the present invention, which is not found in the prior art.

The ornamental fish tank 1 and the installation method of the ornamental fish tank 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention having such a configuration have the following effects.

The ornamental fish tank 1 is composed of the outer tank 10 made of transparent acrylic resin, the inner tank 20 made of transparent acrylic resin, and the legs 30 made of transparent acrylic resin, thereby eliminating the need for a filter, an air pump, or the like. The ornamental fish tank 1 can be made compact with a simple structure. Therefore, it is possible to achieve cost reduction, and it is possible to provide an ornamental fish tank that can be easily installed at a desired position in a room and that can be used as an interior decoration. In addition, by forming all of the outer water tank 10, the inner water tank 20, and the leg parts 30 from transparent acrylic resin, the ornamental fish tank 1 can be further improved in interior design.
In addition, the ornamental fish can come and go between the outer water tank 10 and the inner water tank 20, so that it is possible to enjoy unexpectedness and create a fantastic atmosphere, which is not possible in conventional aquarium fish tanks. It can be used as an ornamental fish tank 1 .
Furthermore, the ornamental fish tank 1 is suitable for breeding ornamental fish called betta, because it has a structure that does not require a filter, an air pump, etc., and is a tank that can be miniaturized. can be done. In other words, since the betta is equipped with an auxiliary respiratory organ called a labyrinth organ, it is an ornamental fish that does not require an air pump and has good habits of changing water about once a week. It is an ornamental fish especially suitable for breeding in 1. In addition, since there is no air pump, breeding and viewing can be performed in a silent state, and the ornamental fish tank 1 can create a more fantastic atmosphere that has never been seen in conventional ornamental fish tanks. can be done. Such an effect is more effective when the ornamental fish tank 1 is installed for shops such as boutiques and beauty parlors, as well as for home use.
In addition, by simply placing the inner water tank 20 in the outer water tank 10, the ornamental fish tank 1 can easily and quickly freely change the arrangement position of the inner water tank 20.例文帳に追加can be done.

In addition, the outer water tank 10 and the inner water tank 20 have a length, width, and height ratio of 1:0.5, 1:0.5, and 1:1.25, specifically, the outer water tank. 10 has a vertical length E of 20 cm, a horizontal length F of 20 cm and a height of 12 cm, and the inner water tank 20 has a vertical length H of 10 cm, a horizontal length G of 10 cm and a height of 15 cm. In addition, the structure of the leg part 30 is detachable from the inner water tank 20, and the length L of the portion below the mounting table 31 shown in FIG. By setting the length M to about 1 cm, draining the water initially put into the outer water tank 10 is completely unnecessary, and the installation work of the inner water tank 20 and the legs 30 and the accommodation of the water and the ornamental fish 40 are unnecessary. The ornamental fish tank 1 can be constructed so that all the work can be completed in the outer tank 10.例文帳に追加Therefore, it is possible to remarkably reduce and shorten the work load and work time required for installation work, maintenance work such as water change and cleaning, so that even beginners and women can easily and easily use the aquarium fish tank 1. - 特許庁
Further, by making the height K of the inner water tank 20 higher than the height J of the outer water tank 10, the upper part of the inner water tank 20 can be projected more than the outer water tank 10.例文帳に追加As a result, as shown by the dashed line in FIG. 5(c), when the ornamental fish 40 moves to the upper part of the inner water tank 20 standing up like a water column, the ornamental fish 40 appears as if it were dancing on the stage. Thus, the aquarium fish tank 1 can be provided with an excellent interior design, in which the user can enjoy unexpectedness even more and can create a fantastic atmosphere. In particular, the ornamental fish tank 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is configured such that the outer tank 10, the inner tank 20, and the legs 30 are all made of transparent acrylic resin, and the ornamental fish 40 slowly and gracefully By adopting a configuration in which a moving betta is bred, it becomes possible to make it appear as if the ornamental fish 40 were dancing on the stage.
The outer water tank 10 has a vertical length E of 20 cm, a horizontal length F of 20 cm, and a height of 12 cm. 15 cm, the length L of the portion below the mounting table 31 of the leg 32 shown in FIG. 2B is about 45 mm, and the length M of the portion above the mounting table 31 is about 1 cm. The physical condition of the adult fish is about 4 cm to 5 cm, and it is necessary to allow the betta to move around freely in the inner water tank 20 and to freely come and go between the outer water tank 10 and the inner water tank 20. , In addition, the amount of water required for one adult betta fish is 3 to 4 liters. It is necessary to stand up in the water tank 10, and it is necessary to make the upper part of the inner water tank 20 protrude from the outer water tank 10 as high as possible like a water column (to stand up to the limit value), and the setting work is necessary. It is a configuration that the inventors of the present application have devised after extensive research so that all the above-mentioned requirements, that is, the need to be completed within the outer water tank 10, can be satisfied. In addition, it is possible to create a fantastic atmosphere, and the installation work can be completed in the outer water tank 10, so that the minimum size can be easily and quickly installed anywhere in the room. The ornamental fish tank 1 can be constructed as follows.

In addition, according to the installation method of the ornamental fish tank 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the work of installing the inner tank 20 and the legs 30 and the work of accommodating the water and the ornamental fish 40 are carried out by the drainage tube. Installation of an ornamental fish tank 1 capable of being completely completed in the outer tank 10 only by preparing the outer tank 10, the inner tank 20 and the leg part 30 without using other auxiliary tools or auxiliary containers at all. The work load and work time required for the installation work can be remarkably reduced and shortened, and even beginners and women can easily and easily install the ornamental fish tank 1 in a short time.

Next, modified examples 1 to 4 of the ornamental fish tank 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. In Modifications 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the same members and the same functions as those of the aquarium fish tank 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. shall be

First, Modification 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In this modified example 1, a panel-type heater (not shown) and lighting (not shown) can be stored in the bottom surface of the outer water tank 10 in contrast to the ornamental fish tank 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is configured to include a storage unit 13 .
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6( a ), in Modification 1, among the four side surfaces of the outer water tank 10 , one set of two opposing surfaces is shifted downward by the same length. By extending, a space having an opening 13a into which a panel-type heater (not shown) and various certificates (not shown) can be put in and taken out is provided, and this space is used as a storage unit 13.
With such a configuration, the ornamental fish tank 2 in which a panel-type heater and various certifications can be installed easily and quickly can be obtained. Therefore, it is possible to provide an ornamental fish aquarium 2 in which ornamental fish can be raised without worry even in winter. Moreover, even when it is desired to install lighting for directly illuminating the ornamental fish tank 2, the ornamental fish tank 2 can be easily and quickly installed. The method of forming the storage section 13 is not limited to the above-described formation method, and any method that can form the storage section 13 capable of storing the panel heater and lighting at the bottom of the outer water tank 10 can be used. , any method may be used.

Next, modification 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 6(b). In this modified example 2, an upper lid 50 is provided above the outer water tank 10 to prevent the ornamental fish 40 from jumping out of the outer water tank 10, in contrast to the aquarium fish tank 1 according to the above-described embodiment of the present invention. It is configured to be provided.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, a square-shaped thin plate made of transparent acrylic resin is attached to the upper portion of the outer water tank 10 via an adhesive.
With such a configuration, the ornamental fish tank 3 can reliably prevent the ornamental fish 40 from jumping out of the outer tank 10 .

Next, modification 3 will be described with reference to FIG. In the modification 3, the height of the inner water tank 20 is changed with respect to the ornamental fish tank 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above.
Specifically, the upper part of the inner water tank 20 is configured so as not to protrude from the outer water tank 10 . Such a configuration is also included within the scope of the ornamental fish tank of the present invention.
By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to form a so-called double tank in which the ornamental fish 40 swimming in the inner tank 20 can be seen through the outer tank 10, and the user can enjoy unexpectedness that is not found in conventional aquarium fish tanks. can be an ornamental fish tank 4.

Next, modification 4 will be described with reference to FIG. 7(b). In this modified example 4, the height of the inner water tank 20 is changed in the same manner as in the modified example 3, and a water tank A through hole 14 for discharging the water inside is provided, and a joint part 60 that can be connected to a tube 70, a cock (not shown) or the like with one touch is fitted and fixed in the through hole 14 for discharging. It is.
Specifically, in Modification 4, a circular hole is provided in the side surface of the outer water tank 10 as the through hole 14 . In addition, a tubular member made of plastic resin having a certain degree of hardness and having a detachable cap (not shown) for preventing water from leaking out except when water is being discharged is fitted and fixed in the through hole 14 . be. When draining the water, the cap (not shown) of the joint portion 60 is removed, the tube 70 is connected to the inside of the joint portion 60, and the water in the outer water tank 10 is drained. Instead of the tube 70 , the joint portion 60 may be connected to a cock capable of discharging the water in the outer water tank 10 .
With such a configuration, like the ornamental fish tank 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the outer tank 10 is large enough to complete all the work such as installation work and water change work. The ornamental fish tank 5 can reduce the work load of maintenance work such as water change and cleaning when the ornamental fish tank is not of a narrow structure.

In addition, in the ornamental fish tank 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention and the ornamental fish tanks 2 to 5 according to the modified examples 1 to 4, the outer tank 10, the inner tank 20, the legs Although the entire portion 30 is made of transparent acrylic resin, it is not necessarily limited to such a configuration. , the inner water tank 20 and the leg portion 30 may be formed of transparent glass.

Further, in the ornamental fish tank 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention and the ornamental fish tanks 2 to 5 according to the modified examples 1 to 4, the legs 32 constituting the leg parts 30 are Although the four square poles are used, the number and shape of the legs 32 are not necessarily limited to such a configuration, and a different number and shape may be used.
Further, in the ornamental fish tank 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention and the ornamental fish tanks 2 to 5 according to the modified examples 1 to 4, the legs 30 are attached to the inner tank 20. However, the configuration is not necessarily limited to such a configuration, and a configuration in which the inner water tank 20 and the leg portion 30 are integrated may be employed. However, when the ratios of length, width, and height of the outer water tank 10 and the inner water tank 20 are 1:0.5, 1:0.5, and 1:1.25 to 1.30. , the leg portion 30 must be detachably attached to the inner water tank 20 .
Further, the bottom surface 12 of the outer water tank 10 may be configured to have recesses into which the legs 32 can be fitted. By adopting such a configuration, when the arrangement position of the inner water tank 20 in the outer water tank 10 is fixed to the center of the outer water tank 10, the positioning of the inner water tank 20 becomes easy, and the work load and work time of the installation work are further reduced. can be reduced and shortened. In addition, it is possible to effectively prevent the inner water tank 20 from shifting and moving during use.

Further, in the ornamental fish tank 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention and the ornamental fish tanks 2 to 5 according to the modified examples 1 to 4, the outer tank 10 and the inner tank 20 are Although it is configured in a rectangular parallelepiped box shape that is square in plan view, the shape of the outer water tank 10 and the inner water tank 20 is not necessarily limited to such a shape. For example, it may be configured to have another shape such as a cylindrical shape.

Further, the colored film can cover the entire bottom surface of the inner water tank 20 on the bottom of the inner water tank 20 and can be fixed on the four side surfaces of the inner water tank 20 without slipping just by laying on the bottom of the inner water tank 20. - 特許庁may be laid out. With such a configuration, it is possible to obtain a desired color through sunlight, indoor lighting, aquarium aquarium lighting (when separately installed at the bottom or top of the outer aquarium 10, etc.), etc., with a simple configuration. can be used as an ornamental fish tank capable of developing the color of In particular, when a separate illumination is installed at the bottom of the outer water tank 10, the color of the film illuminated by the illumination is also projected on the top plate of the inner water tank 20, so that the ornamental fish can create a more fantastic atmosphere. It can be used as a water tank. Any color such as red, navy blue, and gray may be used as the color of the film.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The ornamental fish aquarium and ornamental fish aquarium installation method of the present invention can achieve cost reduction with a simple configuration, and the aquarium can be downsized and installed at a desired position. It can be suitably used for breeding ornamental fish called , and it is possible to enjoy unexpectedness, and it is possible to realize an ornamental fish tank with excellent interior decoration, so it is useful in industrial fields related to ornamental fish tanks. , has great industrial applicability.

1 aquarium fish tank 2 ornamental fish tank 3 ornamental fish tank 4 ornamental fish tank 5 ornamental fish tank 10 outer tank 11 opening 12 bottom 13 heater storage part 13a opening 14 through hole 20 inner tank 21 opening 30 leg 31 mounting table 32 leg 40 ornamental fish 50 upper cover 60 joint part 70 tube E length F length G length H length J height K height L length M length W water surface

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An outer water tank made of transparent acrylic resin or transparent glass having an opening for containing water and ornamental fish, and an opening for containing water and ornamental fish, and the outer water tank is upside down. The inner water tank made of transparent acrylic resin or transparent glass is arranged in a facing direction, and the opening of the inner water tank is lifted with a space through which ornamental fish can pass between the bottom surface of the outer water tank and the opening of the inner water tank. a leg portion made of transparent acrylic resin or transparent glass for placing the inner water tank in the outer water tank in a state, and the inner water tank is disposed in the outer water tank via the leg part. The inner water tank is filled with water and the water tank is used in a state in which the water level of the outer water tank is higher than the opening of the inner water tank. Aquarium for ornamental fish. The outer water tank and the inner water tank are configured in a rectangular parallelepiped box shape that is square in plan view, and the length, width and height ratios of the outer water tank and the inner water tank are 1:0.5 and 1:0.5. 5. The ornamental fish tank according to claim 1, characterized in that one pair is 1.25 to 1.30, and the legs can be detachably attached to the inner tank. 3. The ornamental fish tank according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the bottom of the outer tank is provided with a storage part capable of storing a panel-type heater and lighting. A discharge hole for discharging the water in the water tank is provided on the side surface of the outer water tank, and a joint part that can be connected to a tube or the like is fitted and fixed to the discharge hole. 4. The ornamental fish tank according to any one of 1 to 3. The installation method of aquarium fish tank according to claim 2, wherein after placing the inner tank sideways in the outer tank, the inner tank is filled with water and has a higher position than the inner tank. Put water in the outer water tank as follows,
Then, the inner water tank filled with water is erected in the outer water tank so that the opening of the inner water tank does not protrude from the water surface of the outer water tank;
After that, in a state where the inner water tank is lifted so that the opening of the inner water tank does not protrude from the water surface of the outer water tank, legs are attached to the inner water tank in the water of the outer water tank, disposing the inner water tank within the outer water tank;
A method for installing an ornamental fish tank, characterized by subsequently placing ornamental fish in the outer tank.

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