Using Kaldnes K1 Media

[waynes world]

Any body use the stuff in there sump filters?

I hear about how it is so good with low maintenance if set up correctly.
Also you need it to be atleast 50% of the filter area...?

Not all that expensive either towards other medias.

My idea is to have a section of the sump filled with the K1 and a good air pump to circulate it as i believe its best, although it can be used static.

wayne

 

[waynes world]

Here is the idea for the K1

it will be added in the gap between the blue and green sponge and aireated with a few decent airstones.

 

[WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS]

I have not used it personally but i am going to be implememting it into my sump. Areation is the key to this media's full potential. This stuff has been used in the fish farming industry for a while . therefore a tried and tested media.

 

[waynes world]

I was builing a Koi pond until things changed in my plans and found out about the stuff, most Koi keepers swear by it so if its good enough for Koi then i cant see why not the aquarium.

I have a good few air pumps at hand to help out.

 

[sponger_2]

how come you went with a layout like that in your sump? it looks like the water will have to pass horizontally through the pads instead of over/under?

 

[waynes world]

how come you went with a layout like that in your sump? it looks like the water will have to pass horizontally through the pads instead of over/under?

This is how i got the filter, there is no reason why i cant adjust the flow with a few sheets of glass.

This is why i added it to this section under ` What to fill this sump with`but no response`

In the pics i didnt move the blue sponge to the stop plates where it will be fitted for the setup. This will give better even circulation...unless otherwise that is.

 

[waynes world]

Anyone think i should section it as a over under sump not straight through set up, there will be a 2inch gap between the tower blue sponge to allow the water to use the full surface.

What you think.

Maybe try it as is.

?