My K1 Moving Bed Filter

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rwellbaum

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hey everyone i decided to make a moving bed filter for my 125 gallon tank just to try it out. i used K1 media, 1 liter soda bottle, and a couple of suction cups. here are some pics of my new K1 filter.

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i got some k1 media off of ebay
then i went to the gas station to get a 1 liter soda bottle
i drilled a hole in the cap big enough for an air hose
drilled some holes in the bottom of the soda bottle
drilled 2 holes in the side of the soda bottle for suction cups to stick to the glass
then i put it all together and put the air hose though the cap and stuck it to the glass
and thats it
it was perty simple to make
 
how is the filter doing?
I made my own with Hel-X media also found on ebay some slight diffrences but same idea , so have you noticed a diffrence? I have noticed one my water stays clearer i also have a 125 gal tank
and also made a video
[video=youtube;G4NdAY10DwI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4NdAY10DwI&feature=plcp[/video]
 
how is the filter doing?
I made my own with Hel-X media also found on ebay some slight diffrences but same idea , so have you noticed a diffrence? I have noticed one my water stays clearer i also have a 125 gal tank
and also made a video
[video=youtube;G4NdAY10DwI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4NdAY10DwI&feature=plcp[/video]


nice filter i like the idea with the sponge
i have not noticed a difference in my water quality i have only had it running for 3 days now
 
i got some k1 media off of ebay
then i went to the gas station to get a 1 liter soda bottle
i drilled a hole in the cap big enough for an air hose
drilled some holes in the bottom of the soda bottle
drilled 2 holes in the side of the soda bottle for suction cups to stick to the glass
then i put it all together and put the air hose though the cap and stuck it to the glass
and thats it
it was perty simple to make

I think you left out an important step.

Drink the soda before you drill the holes. :j/k:

Good job. Simple and functional.
 
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