JP5551368B2 - Aquarium Aquatic Plant Growing Agent and Growing Method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a growing agent and a growing method for aquatic plants in an ornamental aquarium in an aquarium.

In the aquarium, nutrients and bacteria are administered to the water and soil (bottom floor) in the aquarium as necessary in order to grow aquatic organisms such as aquatic plants and tropical fish in the ornamental aquarium (Non-patent Document 1). 140, Non-Patent Document 2).

A conventional method of providing nutrients is to form an aqueous solution of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium or the like, or to form a solid and administer them to water or soil (bottom floor) (Non-patent Document 1, Non-patent document 2). In addition, there has been a method in which an aquatic plant growing agent in which an inorganic carrier is loaded with at least one plant hormone consisting of at least one of auxin, cytokinin, gibberellin and diphenylurea has been introduced (Patent Document 1).

In addition to the input of nutrients, in order to assist the photosynthesis of aquatic plants in the ornamental aquarium, a carbon dioxide supply device (a device for producing carbon dioxide and a device for controlling the supply time of carbon dioxide are included. The same)) was used to feed carbon dioxide into the aquarium and grow aquatic plants. In conventional aquariums, the supply of carbon dioxide has been indispensable for growing aquatic plants (see page 138 of Non-Patent Document 1, Non-Patent Document 2).

  Furthermore, a filter has been used for the purpose of removing the dirt in the ornamental water tank, purifying the water, or breeding bacteria (Non-Patent Document 1, page 134, Non-Patent Document). 2).

  FIG. 1 shows a method for growing aquatic plants in the conventional ornamental water tank as described above. In FIG. 1, there is an aquatic plant 4 rooted in the soil (bottom floor) 3 of the ornamental water tank 1. Solid nutrients 7 are embedded in the soil (bottom floor) 3 and liquid nutrients 6 are administered. The water 2 is purified by the filter 8. By the action of the pump 17, the water 2 is taken into the filter 8 from the water intake 9, and the filtered water 2 is discharged from the outlet 10 to circulate and purify the water 2. Further, gaseous carbon dioxide 13 exiting from the carbon dioxide supply device 11 is released from the oxygen dioxide outlet 12 into the ornamental water tank 1. The carbon dioxide 13 helps the photosynthesis of the aquatic plants 4 and is indispensable for the cultivation of the aquatic plants 4 and the maintenance of the ecosystem including the aquatic plants 4.

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  When the nutrients 6 and 7 are given to the aquatic plants 4 in the ornamental aquarium 1, it is not always easy to determine the type and timing of administration of the nutrients 6 and 7. It will die, or it will be covered with moss due to overnutrition. In addition, the carbon dioxide supply device 11 consumes electric power, and the carbon dioxide 13 generated from the device 11 is released from the water into the atmosphere except for being used for growing the aquatic plants 4. There are also problems from the viewpoint of global environmental problems and global warming accompanying the recent increase in carbon dioxide.

The present invention is intended to solve the problems of such conventional methods, and the ornamental water tank 1 in the aquarium does not use the carbon dioxide supply device 11 and the liquid is contained in the water tank 1. Provided are an aquatic plant growing agent and an aquatic plant growing method for growing an aquatic plant 4 without adding nutrients 6 and solid nutrients 7.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention takes the following measures. The first means is to provide an ornamental aquatic plant growing agent composed of solid peat moss , which is prepared by mixing peat moss with an aqueous solution of bentonite and polyvinyl alcohol (Poval), adjusting the shape into granules, and heating .

The second means is to provide an ornamental aquatic plant growing agent comprising peat moss as described in the first means, wherein the bulk specific gravity (density) is 0.300 g per cubic centimeter or more.

The third means provides a method for growing the aquatic plants in the ornamental water tank using the ornamental aquatic plant growing agent described in either the first means or the second means .

The fourth means provides a method for growing the aquatic plants in the ornamental aquarium by placing the ornamental aquatic plant growing agent described in either the first means or the second means in the filter of the ornamental aquarium. Is.

The fifth means uses only the ornamental aquatic plant growing agent described in the first means or the second means as nutrients for growing aquatic plants, does not use any other solid nutrients and liquid nutrients, and The present invention provides a method for growing aquatic plants in an ornamental water tank according to either the third means or the fourth means, which is performed without using a carbon dioxide supply device .

By using the above solution, the peat moss component circulates in the ornamental water tank 1, thereby allowing the aquatic plants 4 to grow without using the carbon dioxide supply device 11, the liquid nutrient 6, and the solid nutrient 7. .

According to the present invention, in the ornamental aquarium 1 in the aquarium, the aquatic plant 4 can be grown without using the carbon dioxide supply device 11 and without adding the liquid nutrient 6 or the solid nutrient 7 in the aquarium 1. . Thereby, compared with the ornamental water tank which uses the carbon dioxide supply apparatus 11, this invention has an advantage from a viewpoint of global warming prevention at the point that the generation amount of the carbon dioxide 13 is reduced. Further, when the carbon dioxide supply device 11 is used, power is consumed. However, in the present invention, since the carbon dioxide supply device 11 is not used, the power consumption can be suppressed. Furthermore, the space for placing the carbon dioxide supply device 11 can be reduced. It is possible to cultivate the aquatic plants 4 more easily because the determination of the timing of supplying nutrients to the aquatic plants 4 in the ornamental aquarium 1 and the type and amount of nutrients are incorrect and the aquatic plants 4 are not dried up. There is also an advantage that the beauty of the ornamental water tank 1 is not impaired.

Front view of ornamental water tank using carbon dioxide supply device Front view of an ornamental water tank that does not use a carbon dioxide supply device Cross section of filter 1 Cross section of the filter 2 Top view of an ornamental water tank that does not use a carbon dioxide supply device Granular peat moss

Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 2, FIG. 3, and FIG.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram (a front view of the ornamental aquarium) in which aquatic plants 4 are planted on the soil (bottom floor) 3 in the ornamental aquarium 1 containing water 2. The size of the ornamental water tank 1 is 60 cm in width, 30 cm in depth, and 35 cm in height. The amount of water 2 in the ornamental water tank 1 is about 55 to 60 liters. Water 2 is weakly acidic. A filter 8 is installed on the ornamental water tank 1, and the water 2 in the ornamental water tank 1 is taken into the filter 8 from the water intake 9 through the pipe 18 by the action of the pump 17, and filtered water. Flows out from the discharge port 10 into the ornamental water tank 1.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 5 and is a diagram showing the inside of the filter 8 (schematic diagram showing a state in the filter 8). The water 2 taken in from the water intake 9 passes through the pipe 18 into the filter 8, and the water coming out of the intake 19 passes through the filter 14 and reaches the bottom of the filter 8. 1 passes through the pipe 18 leading to 1, exits the filter 8, and flows out from the discharge port 10 into the ornamental water tank 1. Thus, the water 2 circulates in the ornamental water tank 1.

In the filter 8 of FIG. 3, there are a filter 14, a filter medium 15, and a granular peat moss 16 from below. The filter 14 mainly purifies the water 2 by physically removing the dirt (particulate soil, tropical fish excrement, anaerobic bacteria, etc.) in the water 2 by adsorbing it to the filter 14. Fulfill. A filter medium 15 is placed on the filter 14. Microorganisms (aerobic bacteria or the like) settle on the filter medium 15, and they play a role of purifying the water 2 by decomposing filth (anaerobic bacteria or the like) in the water 2. The granular peat moss 16 is placed directly on the filter medium 15. The components of the granular peat moss 16 are dissolved in the water 2 passing through the filter 8 and are sent into the ornamental water tank 1 together with the water 2 by the action of the filter 8.

  The filter medium 15 is placed on the filter 14. The granular peat moss 16 is placed on the filter medium 15. The amount of granular peat moss 16 is best at least 300 grams (as mentioned above, the size of the ornamental water tank 1 is 60 centimeters wide, 30 centimeters deep, 35 centimeters high, and the amount of water 2 Is about 55 to 60 liters). In this case, the granular peat moss 16 exhibits an effect as an aquatic plant growing agent for approximately one year.

  The granular peat moss 16 has a bulk specific gravity (density) of 0.300 g / cubic centimeter or more and exhibits the best effect as an aquatic plant growing agent. The grain size is about 1 centimeter in diameter.

As aquatic plants 4, Manaus Willow Moss, South American Willow Moss, Licia, American Sprite, Volbitis Hudilotti, Microsorium Golden, Microsorium Pterops, European Clover, Vietnamese Clover, Amazon Sword Plant, Echinodorus Angstifolius, Echinodorus Opax, Brixa Shortleaf, Lagarosifon Mayor, Potamogedon Gai, Hosobamizukiki, Nayas Indica, Aikhornia, Hydrotrix Gardneri, Junks Repens, Jumbo Kayari, Erio Cowron Setakeum, Bolivian Star, Tonina Waupa , Dwarf Mayaka, Anubius Valtery, Anubius Nana, Cryptocori・ Beketti, Trituria dawn red, Rajinayas, hair glass, radial hair glass, Polygonum sao Paulo red, alternantella rainbow, baikamo, yellow cabomba, red cabomba, red tiger rotus, nimfa miclanza, mexican matsumo peru matsumo, crassula・ Helmsea, Mizo-Hakobe, Amania Grachiris, Didipris Diandura, Araguay A Red Cross, Speckled Macrandra, Mizumaba, Orange Rotara, Lisno Shippo, Needle Leaf Ludwigia, Pantanal Red Pinnate, Miliophilum Simlans, Red Miriophilum, Cochigrass, Photonia, Proserpinaka Pultris, Banana Plant, Brazilian Hediotis, South American Mizuhakobe, Pantanal Hemography, Pogostemon Helferi, Dutch Plant Dassen, Yellow Bacopa, Bacopa Miriophiloides, Araguaia Purple Bacopa, Pearlgrass, Hydrotrice Photoniflora, Giant Ambria, Atlantic Spider, Limnophila Micrasan, San Francisco Dwarf Ambria, Dream Maria, Indian Crassula, Temple Plant, Kolymbosa Compact, Water Wisteria, Hygrofila Gold Brown, Tiger Higro, Amazon High Gro Purple, Fusata Numo Water Lawn, Loberia Cardinaris, etc., Bulk Specific Gravity (Density) 0.300 Filter granular peat moss 16 (diameter about 1 centimeter) with a cubic centimeter per gram 300 grams are spread on the filter medium 15 in the vessel 8, and the aquatic plants 4 are grown by circulating the water 2 so that the weakly acidic water 2 in the water tank 1 passes through the filter 8 and returns to the water tank 1 again. The aquatic plants 4 grew without any problems without using a carbon dioxide supply device and without using liquid nutrients or solid nutrients. The degree of growth was the same as when a carbon dioxide supply device was used and liquid nutrients and solid nutrients were added appropriately. In this case, the granular peat moss 16 could be used as an aquatic plant growing agent for approximately one year. When the granular peat moss 16 was used as the aquatic plant growing agent using the weak alkaline water 2 by using the same method as described above, the granular peat moss 16 exhibited an effect as the aquatic plant growing agent for approximately half a year.

Moreover, when the amount of carbon dioxide in the water 2 in the ornamental water tank 1 was measured, in the case of the present invention, the amount of carbon dioxide was reduced by about 60% compared to the case where the carbon dioxide supply device 11 was used. . When the carbon dioxide supply device 11 is used, the generated carbon dioxide 13 is not only dissolved in water but also escapes out of the water 2 of the ornamental water tank 1 as a gas, so the amount of carbon dioxide that has escaped is considered. And, it can be said that the reduction amount of carbon dioxide by using the present invention is larger.

The manufacturing method of granular peat moss is as follows. The solid peat moss is pulverized by a pulverizer (hammer crusher) to the extent that it passes through a 6 mm diameter net. The pulverized peat moss is mixed with an aqueous solution of bentonite and polyvinyl alcohol (Poval), and shaped into a granule and heated. In this case, about 25 kilograms of bentonite and about 500 liters of an aqueous solution of polyvinyl alcohol (an aqueous solution of 1 kilogram of polyvinyl alcohol per 100 liters of water) are added to 1 cubic meter of crushed peat moss. With this amount, about 1000 liters of granular peat moss having a diameter of 1 to 2 centimeters (bulk specific gravity (density) of 0.300 grams per cubic centimeter or more) can be produced.

As mentioned above, when the size of the ornamental water tank 1 is 60 centimeters wide, 30 centimeters deep and 35 centimeters high, and the amount of water 2 is about 55 liters to 60 liters, the amount of granular peat moss 16 300 g or more is the best, but even if the amount is smaller than that, the effect as an aquatic plant growing agent is exhibited. For example, in the same method as FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, when the amount of granular peat moss 16 was experimented with 18 grams, 20 grams, and 75 grams, respectively, the effect was exhibited as an aquatic plant growing agent. It grew without withering. However, in these cases, the period during which the effect as an aquatic plant growing agent was exhibited was shorter.

Another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 4 is an example of a cross-sectional view of the filter 8 (schematic diagram showing a state in the filter 8) as in FIG. The structure in the filter 8 of FIG. 4 is the filter 14 and the granular peat moss 16 from the bottom. The granular peat moss 16 is placed directly on the filter 14 and the filter medium 15 is not placed.

In this way, Manaus Willow Moss, South American Willow Moss, Licia, American Sprite, Volbitis Hudilotti, Microsorium Golden, Microsorium Pterops, European Clover, Vietnamese Clover, Amazon Sword Plant, Echinodorus Angstifolius, Echinodorus・ Opax, Brixa Shortleaf, Lagarosifon Mayor, Potamogeddon Gai, Hosobamizuhikimo, Nayas Indica, Eikhornia, Hydrotrix Gardneri, Junks Repens, Jumbo Kayari, Erio Cowron Setakeum, Bolivian Star, Tonister Rangeaus Sao Paulo, Dwarf Mayaka, Anubius Valtery, Anubius Nana, Crypto Linet Beketti, Trituria Dawn Red, Rajnayas, Hair Glass, Radial Hair Glass, Polygonum São Paulo Red, Alternantella Rainkey, Baicamo, Yellow Cbomba, Red Caba, Red Tiger Rotus, Nimfa Mikulansa, Mexican Matsumo Peru Matsumo, Crassula Helmsey, Mizo-Hakobe, Amania Grachiris, Didipris Diandura, Araguay Red Cross, Speckled Macrandra, Mizumaba, Orange Rotara, Lisno Shippo, Needle Leaf Ludwigia, Pantanal Red Pinnate, Miliophilum Simlans, Red Miliophilum, Cochigrame , Photonia, Proserpinaca Pultris, Banana Plant, Brazilian Hedioti , South American mizuhakobe, pantanal hemigraphy, pogostemon helferi, netherlands plant dassen, yellow bacopa, bacopa miliophiloides, araguaia purple bacopa, pearl grass, hydrotrice photoniflora, giant ambria, garlic, limophylla micransa, San Francisco Dwarf Ambria, Dream Maria, Indian Crassula, Temple Plant, Kolybosa Compact, Water Wisteria, Hygrofila Gold Brown, Tiger Hygro, Amazon High Glow Purple, Fusata Numo Water Lawn, Loberia Cardinaris, etc. Without changing the bulk, granular peat moss with a specific gravity (density) of 0.300 grams per cubic centimeter 16 (diameter of about 1 centimeter) is laid down on the filter 14 in the filter 8 and 300 grams of water 2 is circulated so that the slightly acidic water 2 passes through the filter 8 and returns to the water tank 1 again. As a result, the aquatic plants 4 grew without any problems without using the carbon dioxide supply device 11 and without using the liquid nutrient 6 or the solid nutrient 7. The degree of the growth was the same as when the carbon dioxide supply device 11 was used and the liquid nutrient 6 and the solid nutrient 7 were appropriately added. In this case, the granular peat moss 16 could be used as an aquatic plant growing agent for approximately one year. When the granular peat moss 16 was used as the aquatic plant growing agent using the weak alkaline water 2 by using the same method as described above, the granular peat moss 16 exhibited an effect as the aquatic plant growing agent for approximately half a year.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the filter medium was not used, the amount of granular peat moss 16 was tested with 18 grams, 20 grams, and 75 grams, respectively. It grew without withering. However, also in these cases, the period during which the effect as an aquatic plant growing agent was exhibited was shorter.

Finally, an embodiment using granular peat moss having different bulk specific gravity (density) will be described. Using 300 grams of granular peat moss 16 with a bulk density (density) of 0.528 grams per cubic centimeter, water 2 from 55 liters to 60 in the ornamental aquarium 1 (width 60 centimeters, depth 30 centimeters, height 35 centimeters) After adding about 1 liter and growing aquatic plants 4 (Manaus willow moss, South American willow moss, Licia, American sprite, Volbitis Hudilotti, etc.) in the same way as described with reference to FIGS. Aquatic plants 4 (Manaus willow moss, South American willow moss, Licia, American sprite, Volbitis Hudilotti, etc.) grew to the same extent as when growing aquatic plants 4 with 0.300 grams per cubic centimeter of granular peat moss 16. Also in this case, when weakly acidic water 2 is used, the effect as an aquatic plant growing agent is maintained for about one year, and when weakly alkaline water 2 is used, the effect as an aquatic plant growing agent is maintained for approximately half a year. did.

(Comparative example 1) When powdery peat moss was used and the same experiment as the granular peat moss 16 was conducted, the aquatic plants 4 did not grow in powdery peat moss. That is, using the same apparatus as FIG. 2, the granular peat moss 16 in FIG. 3 was replaced with the same amount (300 grams) of powdered peat moss, and 20 tonina sp beren and 20 star ranges were grown as aquatic plants 4 for 2 days. Three days later, the aquatic plant 4 Tonina sp beren, the leaves of the star range began to wither and began to dissolve in water. After 1 week, the growth of leaves and stems stopped, and after 2 weeks, the aquatic plants 4 Tonina sp. Beren and Star Range were almost dead.

(Comparative example 2) Using the same apparatus as FIG. 2, the granular peat moss 16 in FIG. 4 was replaced with the same amount (300 grams) of powdered peat moss, and 20 tonina sp beren and 20 star ranges were grown as aquatic plants 4, respectively. However, after 2 or 3 days, the leaves of the aquatic plant 4 Tonina sp beren and the star range began to wither and began to dissolve in water. After 1 week, the growth of leaves and stems stopped, and after 2 weeks, the aquatic plants 4 Tonina sp beren and Star Range were almost dead.

(Comparative Example 3) When an experiment was performed using the same apparatus as in FIG. 2 without using any peat moss, no aquatic plants grew. That is, using the same apparatus as FIG. 2, the granular peat moss 16 in FIG. 3 is not used, and only the filter medium 15 is placed on the filter 14 to grow 20 aquatic plants 4 tonina sp beren and 20 star ranges each. However, on the 3rd or 4th, the leaves of the aquatic plant 4 Tonina sp beren and the star range began to wither and began to dissolve in water. After 1 week, the growth of leaves and stems stopped, and after 2 weeks, it was almost dead.

As mentioned above, although an Example and a comparative example were described, this invention is not limited to the said Example, Unless it is contrary to the meaning of this invention, various Examples can be considered. There is no restriction on the type of peat moss and the size and shape of the peat moss grains. If peat moss is solid, it does not necessarily need to be a grain, and may be a rectangular parallelepiped or a cube, for example. The amount of peat moss to be used may be appropriately adjusted according to the amount of water in the aquarium to be used. The ornamental water tank is not limited to that used in the above embodiment. Using an ornamental aquarium with a width of 90 centimeters, a depth of 45 centimeters, and a height of 45 centimeters, we were able to grow aquatic plants in the same way even if we put about 180 liters of water into them. Also, using an ornamental aquarium with a width of 120 centimeters, a depth of 45 centimeters, and a height of 45 centimeters, you can grow aquatic plants in the same way even if you cultivate aquatic plants with about 240 liters of water. It was. Regarding the filter to be used, the filter placed on the upper part of the ornamental water tank is used in the embodiment, but an outer filter or an external filter may be used.

1 Ornamental water tank, 2 water, 3 soil (low floor), 4 aquatic plants, 5 liquid nutrient spray, 6 liquid nutrient, 7 solid nutrient, 8 filter, 9 intake, 10 outlet, 11 carbon dioxide supply device, 12 carbon dioxide outlet, 13 carbon dioxide, 14 filter, 15 filter material, 16 granular peat moss, 17 pump, 18 pipe, 19 intake port, 20 water surface

Claims (5)

Ornamental aquatic plant breeding agent consisting of solid peat moss , which is made by mixing peat moss with an aqueous solution of bentonite and polyvinyl alcohol (Poval), adjusting the shape into granules   2. An ornamental aquatic plant growing agent comprising peat moss according to claim 1, having a bulk specific gravity (density) of 0.300 grams per cubic centimeter or more. A method for cultivating an aquatic plant in an ornamental water tank using the ornamental aquatic plant breeding agent according to claim 1 or 2. A method for growing aquatic plants in an ornamental aquarium by placing the ornamental aquatic plant growing agent according to claim 1 or 2 in a filter of the ornamental aquarium. Using only the ornamental aquatic plant breeding agent according to claim 1 or 2 as nutrients for growing aquatic plants, without using any other solid nutrients and liquid nutrients, and without using a carbon dioxide supply device A method for cultivating aquatic plants in the ornamental aquarium according to claim 3, which is performed.

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