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19-03-2011, 04:35 PM | #1 |
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K1 experiment
This experiment is to test out the effectiveness of K1 media without other bio medias in the tank.
This is how the setup will be: Fish tank with ohf, water flow up to rainbar filtered by wool den flow out to a container with some holes containing K1. For this experiment, I will use mature K1 instead of new ones to shorten the process. Again, no other media in the tank except for K1. Details and water parameter of the setup: Date of experiment: 19/3/2011 (Sat) Tank: 2 x 1 x 1.5ft (80% full) Livestocks: 3 black skirt tetra and 1 Gourami (Not those giant type) Diet: Pellets K1 media: Approx 700ml Nitrite (NO2): 0 Nitrate (NO3): 20 PH: 6.6 Pls comment. Last edited by spotted; 28-06-2011 at 10:46 PM. |
19-03-2011, 04:38 PM | #2 |
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hi bro..
like that means effect gd???? noob abt k1 media.. i heard very gd n cheap media... but i dun know how gd??
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19-03-2011, 05:32 PM | #3 |
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19-03-2011, 05:32 PM | #4 |
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K1 media is used in industry waste water treatment and in Koi pond filter. Let's see how it works in small aquarium filter system.
Keep a record of feeding amount. How many gm of pellets the 0.7L K1 media can handle based on published specification? Would you consider adding aeration to the container? Last edited by koiluver; 19-03-2011 at 05:37 PM. |
19-03-2011, 05:34 PM | #5 |
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bro.. u should have a negative control ( without any media) and common media to compare. You should increase your bioload as well bcos if ur bioload is low.. any media would be sufficient.
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19-03-2011, 05:53 PM | #6 |
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As for increasing the bioload, I will add 2 more silver sharks maybe next week. Or anyone is willing to sponser some small size fishes for the experiment are also welcome. |
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19-03-2011, 08:48 PM | #8 |
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I think oscars would be good, they eat and poo a lot, sure will increase bioload.
Just to clarify, is the water driving your K1? No airstones? This is a very good experiment, thanks for sharing with us all. You should check ammonia too. If you can come to Serangoon, I could give you a few midas cichlids, they are also very greedy fishes, wallop pellets and MP. I bred these fishes myself. |
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Thanks for your compliment. I do not have ammonia test kit. If there is ammonia presence, the fishes shld be dead by now or few days later? Correct me if i am wrong. I dun mind collecting the fishes from you but is it ok to mix with the black skirt tetra (2 inches) and gourami (4 inches)? |
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