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A filtering apparatus for use generally in filtering the fluid of an aquarium. It consists of a clear housing that is submerged within the tank with this housing having both intake and discharge openings therein for the passage of fluid therethrough. This housing is further configured with a series

A filtering apparatus for use generally in filtering the fluid of an aquarium. It consists of a clear housing that is submerged within the tank with this housing having both intake and discharge openings therein for the passage of fluid therethrough. This housing is further configured with a series of channels formed therein for directing the flow of fluid within the housing to the filter. A removable filter is mounted within the housing and is coupled to the discharge opening which, in turn, is coupled to a pump. The housing is openable so that access to the filter is provided when the filter needs to be replaced. Also, adjacent each intake opening is a flap to permit only one-way flow across the intake openings and into the housing.

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A method of filtering a fluid comprising the steps of: (a) enclosing filter means within an openable housing; (b) passing fluid through at least one intake opening provided in said housing; (c) allowing fluid flow through said at least one intake opening and into said housing only, thereby preventin

A method of filtering a fluid comprising the steps of: (a) enclosing filter means within an openable housing; (b) passing fluid through at least one intake opening provided in said housing; (c) allowing fluid flow through said at least one intake opening and into said housing only, thereby preventing flow out of said housing; (d) directing fluid flow within said housing via a channel assembly formed in said housing; (e) passing fluid through an outer filter member of said filter means and causing this fluid to travel within said filter means through an inner mesh; and, (f) coupling a discharge port to said openable housing and said filter means, said discharge port extending out of said housing and comprising a coupling at its distal end for coupling to a pump, for providing fluid flow through said intake openings and into said housing and then through said filter means and then out of said housing through said discharge port.