Evolution Aqua - K1

Evolution Aqua - K1

K1 media has been used by Evolution Aqua in Koi filtration systems for a number of years and is the UK's leading fluid bed media. 

How it works

Maturing the K1 Media bio-media is important because a delicate eco-system is naturally developing for the bacteria involved in the nitrification process. K1 Media provides the maximum active surface area for the bacteria to colonize, more than other types of static media. It is this process which removes harmful ammonia and nitrite from the water.

How it is different to other media

As the K1 Media moves within the filter, it causes the old dead bacteria on the outside to be displaced. This makes space for new younger heavier feeding bacteria to rapidly colonize. Within the wheel is a protected surface which enables colonies of bacteria to naturally follow their lifecycle, of maturing, dying and then fuelling the latter stages of the nitrification cycle. K1 Media has been designed to provide the best possible habitat for both young and mature beneficial bacterial colonies.

What is meant by 'self cleaning'?

Unlike foam, matting, or other forms of static filtration media, the K1 Media is designed to move freely within your filter. The constant chaotic movement of the air from your pump, causes the media to self clean and thus requires no maintenance. This allows the filter to reach optimum effectiveness without the disturbance of periodic cleaning, avoiding unnecessary loss of bacteria within the filter. 50 Litres of K1 media will handle up to 250 grams of food per day.

 Specifications

– Total Surface Area: 950m² per m³

– Protected Surface Area: 500m² per m³

– Diameter: 10.5mm

– Length: 8mm

– Provides a large surface area for bacteria to colonise

– Increased protection for the bio-film

– Provides mechanical and biological filtration

– Reduces back pressure on pumps

– Improved solids handling

– Increased flow rate

– Ideal for use in bead filters, conventional pond filters, marine and freshwater aquarium filters

– Improved cleaning

Total Biological Media litres Recommended Airpump 50-75 Airpump 70 75-100 Airpump 95 100-150 Airpump 130 150-200 Airpump 150

What is the Benefit of a Moving Bed? 

Moving bed media has many advantages over traditional static bed filters including a huge surface area which is always exposed to maximum oxygen and food for the bacteria, self cleaning media as it tumbles, and the world famous protected surface area, enabling bacteria and higher organisms to dwell in their preferred location inside the media, exposed to oxygen and food, but safe from harmful cleaning practices.

Manufactured in the UK

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