Abstract: A method for keeping fish in a live and healthy condition, wherein the fish are placed in an endless flow fish tank, which occupies relatively little space, yet allows instinctively swimming fish to swim comfortably. Aerated water is pumped in one direction through a swim chamber, and water returns through a space between inner and outer container, through return flow piping, or through a second swim chamber which also serves as a return flow chamber.

Abstract: A method for keeping fish in a live and healthy condition, wherein the fish are placed in an endless flow fish tank, which occupies relatively little space, yet allows instinctively swimming fish to swim comfortably. Aerated water is pumped in one direction through a swim chamber, and water returns through a space between inner and outer container, through return flow piping, or through a second swim chamber which also serves as a return flow chamber.

Abstract: An endless flow fish tank, which occupies relatively little space, yet allows instinctively swimming fish to swim comfortably. Aerated water is pumped in one direction through a swim chamber, and water returns through a space between inner and outer container, through return flow piping, or through a second swim chamber which also serves as a return flow chamber.

Abstract: A single tank configuration of a fish tank or livewell includes an outer container; an inner container installed inside the outer container, the inner container having a first end with an entry hole and a second end with an exit hole; and a pump installed between the inner and outer containers at one end of the fish tank or livewell for facilitating water circulation inside the fish tank or livewell. The inner and outer containers have an elongated shape. A double tank configuration of a fish tank or livewell includes two single tanks; connecting pipes for connecting the two single tanks to each other; and at least one pump installed between the two single tanks (130), the at least one pump being connected to the connecting pipes (150) for facilitating water circulation in the two single tanks. In each of the tank configurations, an endless water stream is formed in one straight direction within the tank and the water speeds can be adjusted by the pump(s).

Abstract: An impeller for preventing air-lock in a pump, the impeller in its basic embodiment includes a top plate, the top plate having a center axis and a peripheral edge, a plurality of vanes, each vane attached to the top plate, at least one small protrusion projecting from the periphery of the top plate, and at least one ventilation channel having an outlet located near the protrusion, and an inlet located near the center axis of the top plate. The present invention also contemplates a centrifuge pump and an aerator device having the impeller of the present invention.

Abstract: A high efficiency impeller-type aerator designed for aeration of the water supply of aquatic organisms has a first impeller, a second impeller, and a pump casing having at least one water inlet, one air inlet, and one water outlet. The first and second impellers are disposed between the pump water inlet and outlet, and the pump casing includes constricted portions in association with the first and second impeller to define axial flow direction boundaries. The air inlet is located at the constricted portion, and the axial flow direction boundaries define a channel through which the second impeller urge water to facilitate low pressure that creates a venturi which causes air suction at the pump air inlet.

Abstract: A high efficiency impeller-type aerator designed for aeration of the water supply of aquatic organisms has a first impeller, a second impeller, and a pump casing having at least one water inlet, one air inlet, and one water outlet. The first and second impellers are disposed between the pump water inlet and outlet, and the pump casing includes constricted portions in association with the first and second impeller to define axial flow direction boundaries. The air inlet is located at the constricted portion, and the axial flow direction boundaries define a channel through which the second impeller urge water to facilitate low pressure that creates a venturi which causes air suction at the pump air inlet.

Abstract: A high efficiency impeller-type aerator designed for aeration of the water supply of aquatic organisms has a booster impeller, a main mincing impeller, and a pump casing having at least one water inlet, one air inlet, and one water outlet, with the pumping and mincing impellers disposed between the pump casing water inlet and outlet, and wherein the air inlet is positioned advantageously between the booster pump and the main mincing impeller and is in communication with air, and wherein the water-inlet and outlet are in communication with water. The efficiency of the pump is retained while the bubbles produced in accordance with the present invention are advantageously small.

Abstract: A live well aeration system in which a pump is used to pump water from a sea chest to a bait well containing live bait, wherein the sea chest is provided with a vent line for releasing air from the sea chest, thereby preventing air from entering the pump and causing air lock. The vent line is provided with a valve which is preferably closed at rest, opens in response to rising air, and closes in response to rising water.

Abstract: A high efficiency impeller-type aerator designed for aeration of the water supply of aquatic organisms. The aerator design includes a first impeller (booster), a second impeller (main impeller), and a pump casing having at least one water inlet, one air inlet, and one water outlet. The first and second impellers are disposed between the pump casing water inlet and outlet. The air inlet is positioned advantageously between the first impeller and the second impeller and is in communication with air, and wherein the water inlet and outlet are in communication with water. The efficiency of the pump is retained while the bubbles produced in accordance with the present invention are advantageously small.