Aquarium supporting device

Abstract

A novel fish bowl and fish bowl supporting stand which accentuates a fish's natural beauty without occupying additional counter space is disclosed. The supporting stand includes a stake, which may be inserted into soil so that the fishbowl is positioned adjacent to a plant.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A bowl and stand combination configured for placement in a potted plant, comprising: 
 a generally spherical, clear bowl;    a stand having a supporting portion curving around the bowl; and    an elongated stake matingly coupled to and extending below the supporting portion, wherein the stake is configured to hold the bowl and the supporting portion in a generally upright position.    
     
     
         2 . The bowl and stand combination as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the stake is configured to be inserted into soil.  
     
     
         3 . The bowl and stand combination as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the supporting portion further comprises a coil extending from the base around the bowl.  
     
     
         4 . The bowl and stand combination as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the supporting portion further comprises a plurality of prongs.  
     
     
         5 . A fishbowl stand comprising: 
 a supporting portion comprising a coil extending around a bowl, the supporting portion configured to support the bowl; and    an elongated stake matingly coupled to and extending downwards from the supporting portion, wherein the stake is configured to hold the bowl and the supporting portion in a generally upright position, and further wherein the stake is configured for insertion into soil.    
     
     
         6 . A fishbowl stand comprising: 
 a supporting portion comprising a plurality of prongs extending around a bowl, the supporting portion configured to support the bowl; and    an elongated stake matingly coupled to and extending downwards from the supporting portion, wherein the stake is configured to hold the bowl and the supporting portion in a generally upright position, and further wherein the stake is configured for insertion into soil.