Can I use the Somatic UF-1 Media Reactor for K1 Filter?

[Bengalcats888]

Hi,

I have Somatic UF-1, very basic media reactor.
Can I use this as a K1 Filter?

Any tips on how to reduce noise levels?

So I just remove the center tube, add air stone to bottom and add the K1 media?

 

[Bengalcats888]

I forgot, where is optimal place to drill holes or this not needed? There is tube connection at the top, water can get in from there?

 

[squint]

Use it as is and fluidize with water. No modifications needed.

 

[Bengalcats888]

I don’t have a pump and prefer to use air stone so water temp does not increase.

 

[chopshop]

Old thread revival
I just added k1 micro to my ultra reef reactor...added about 70% with media, dropped a few EA pure balls to help seed....day 3 now and the media hasn't sunk yet...
Just wondering how the OP got onwith his reactor
I'm thinking lower the reactor flow might help the media sink before I turn on the air stone

 

[phreeflow]

Old thread revival
I just added k1 micro to my ultra reef reactor...added about 70% with media, dropped a few EA pure balls to help seed....day 3 now and the media hasn't sunk yet...
Just wondering how the OP got onwith his reactor
I'm thinking lower the reactor flow might help the media sink before I turn on the air stone

Let me know if you figure this out. I have the same unit sitting in my drawer and haven’t figured out a use for it yet.

 

[chopshop]

Will do....I must add I did a mod on this reactor a while back and made it for 2 types of media..rowaphos at the bottom and carbon on top..by making a copy of the top disc with a larger centre hole that slides down the rod.
And this copy is now the top of the K1 reactor because I can run a airline down it with the rod

 

[phreeflow]

Will do....I must add I did a mod on this reactor a while back and made it for 2 types of media..rowaphos at the bottom and carbon on top..by making a copy of the top disc with a larger centre hole that slides down the rod.
And this copy is now the top of the K1 reactor because I can run a airline down it with the rod

Seems like a cool mod. Thanks for the reply. I got this unit years ago to see if I can create a slow flow sulfur reactor to remove nitrates but never got around to it. Gotta do more research but might try it when I have a bit more time