Abstract: A composition and method is disclosed for suppressing infections and treating one or more injured or diseased aquatic vertebrate animals, by adding to the water containing the aquatic animal(s) a solution containing the extracted juice and fine particles of walnut husks or the combination of walnut husks and walnut leaves of the walnut trees of the genus Juglans, family Juglandaceae (also referred to herein as “Juglans blend”). Effective amounts of walnut husks or the combination of walnut husks and walnut leaves which inhibit or promote recovery from aquatic bacterial, fungal, protozoan, and dinoflagellate diseases on the surface of or in the skin of the animal or from wounds and abrasions, or to control or eliminate metazoan parasites, or to control or eliminate aquatic single-celled green algae are in the range from 0.035 grams to 0.

Abstract: An aquarium accessory allows captive amphibious animals such as turtles, salamanders and frogs to follow their instinct to sun themselves in a location which provides quick access to the safety of the water. An upper platform stage is supported by an upper ramp which inclines upward from an edge of a lower platform stage. An inclined lower ramp extends downward into the water from the same edge of the lower platform stage to enable the animals to climb out of the water. The accessory attaches to a wall of the aquarium. Upward facing surfaces of the platform stages and ramps are coated with high traction material. The configuration of the accessory minimizes obstruction of the body of water in the aquarium.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning the inner wall surfaces of an aquarium tank includes a pair of magnetic assemblies adapted for mutual magnetic engagement. Both assemblies include an outer housing of waterproof material, and a planar surface adapted to impinge on the aquarium walls. A scrubber pad is laminated to at least one planar surface of the assemblies, and a strong permanent magnet is secured within the protective enclosure of each housing. One assembly impinges its scrubber surface on the inner surface of an aquarium wall, and the other assembly is disposed directly adjacent to the inner assembly and in magnetic engagement therewith. Translating movement of the outer assembly causes concomitant movement of the inner assembly, whereby the scrubber surface of the inner assembly is translated across the inner surface of the aquarium wall for cleaning purposes. A float is secured by a line or cord to the magnetic assembly disposed within the aquarium.

Abstract: A structurally simple and inexpensive valve enables caged small animals to obtain water on demand by moving the tip of a rod which protrudes from an end of the valve. An annular valve body has a first end fitted into one end of a tube and an opposite end forming a valve seat that faces away from the tube. The rod extends through the tube and through an opening at the center of the valve seat and into a moveable sleeve which seals the opening when the valve is in the closed condition. Resilient material extends between the valve body and movable sleeve to support the sleeve and rod and to bias these components towards their opening sealing position. At least the portion of the rod which extends within the valve seat opening is of smaller diameter than the opening thereby enabling opening of the valve by pivoting movements of the rod as well as by axial movement of the rod. The inlet end of the valve may be situated within the outlet spout of an animal water bottle or other water source.

Abstract: A cover arrangement for a tank used as a terrarium or aquarium includes hook and loop fastener material secured as a continuous strip to the upper rim surface of the tank opening, as well as to the upper side surfaces adjacent to the rim. The cover includes a mesh portion to enclose the tank opening, and a frame dimensioned to be secured to the rim of the tank. The frame includes a continuous strip of hook and loop material secured about the perimeter of the mesh portion and disposed to engage the hook and loop material on the upper rim of the tank. The strip of hook and loop material is provided with a fold line so that the strip may be folded and matingly engaged a the top rim surface and upper side surfaces adjacent to the rim.

Abstract: A cover arrangement for a tank used as a terrarium or aquarium includes hook and loop fastener material secured as patches or a continuous strip to the upper rim surface of the tank opening, as well as to the upper side surfaces adjacent to the rim. The cover includes a mesh portion to enclose the tank opening, and a frame dimensioned to be secured to the rim of the tank. The frame includes patches or a continuous strip of hook and loop material secured about the perimeter of the mesh portion and disposed to engage the hook and loop material on the upper rim of the tank. In addition, a plurality of tabs extend from the frame, one for each side of the tank. Each tab includes hook and loop material, and is joined to the cover frame along a respective crease line to be folded and matingly engaged at the upper side surfaces adjacent to the rim. In a further embodiment, a rim defines the tank opening, and a frame having an inverted J cross-sectional configuration is secured on the rim.

Abstract: A shield or guard for preventing damage to an animal watering bottle by an animal within a cage comprises a generally planar web of metal or similarly hard material having length and width dimensions similar to the water bottle assembly being protected. A pair of tabs are formed at the upper edge of the web, and are angled downwardly to engage a lateral wire of the animal cage wall. A tube opening is provided in the web adjacent to the lower end thereof to permit the water delivery tube to extend from the bottle through the shield and through the cage wall. The water bottle is disposed to impinge on the outer surface of the web, with the delivery tube extending through the tube opening, and a wire bail is secured about the bottle and hooked to a lateral wire of the cage wall to support the bottle on the cage.

Abstract: A cover arrangement for a tank used as a terrarium or aquarium includes hook and loop fastener material secured as a continuous strip to the upper rim surface of the tank opening, as well as to the upper side surfaces adjacent to the rim. The cover includes a mesh portion to enclose the tank opening, and a frame dimensioned to be secured to the rim of the tank. The frame includes a continuous strip of hook and loop material secured about the perimeter of the mesh portion and disposed to engage the hook and loop material on the upper rim of the tank. In addition, a plurality of tabs extend from the frame, one for each side of the tank. Each tab includes hook and loop material, and is joined to the cover frame along a respective crease line to be folded and matingly engaged at the upper side surfaces adjacent to the rim.

Abstract: A water dispenser for attachment to an animal cage or the like has a bottle from which a drinking tube extends. The opening for filling the bottle is situated at the front wall of the bottle which faces the cage. In the preferred form, a threaded rim encircles the opening and a threaded closure cap engages on the rim. The bottle may be made of plastic while the closure cap is formed of metal or other relatively hard material. The protruding rim and hard closure cap hold the bottle away from the cage to prevent gnawing or clawing of softer portions of the dispenser. The frontal location also enables the opening to be large and thereby facilitates cleaning of the bottle. A resilient hanger rod clasps the rim of the opening and has outward extending hooked ends for engaging the cage. Also in the preferred form, gripping of the bottle is facilitated by recesses in the side walls which are adjacent a portion of the back wall that is of reduced width.