K1 Filter media discussion

Nice setup.

Will try on my fgt.

[cylap888]

Originally Posted by Tiggy

Hi all,

here's my 2L of k1 moving bed filter in a 3L bottle powered by air pump

By looking at the amount of bubbles coming out of the bottle.....are you using a strong air pump? which brand?

Originally Posted by cylap888

By looking at the amount of bubbles coming out of the bottle.....are you using a strong air pump? which brand?

its not really strong, just normal, its cuz i take out the valve and also i put 2 air stones inside therefore allowing the air pump to release its maximum potential.

One air long air stone (about 5cm long) at the side that runs the air at the side, and one medium short (2cm) airstone that runs the air thru the middle

The air pump is "Shiruba" brand "jumbo-I" model, ad-dc

its the best i've used so far. hope it helps

[muser]

Originally Posted by Tiggy

its not really strong, just normal, its cuz i take out the valve and also i put 2 air stones inside therefore allowing the air pump to release its maximum potential.

One air long air stone (about 5cm long) at the side that runs the air at the side, and one medium short (2cm) airstone that runs the air thru the middle

The air pump is "Shiruba" brand "jumbo-I" model, ad-dc

its the best i've used so far. hope it helps

bro u really my bro sia i also use Shiruba brand i find it quite reliable

[D24]

Originally Posted by Ryan Red

yes. coos my sump on light 24hr oso np. when 1 night foorgot to off it.

Nitrifying bacteria are sensitive to light, esp at the lower end of the spectrum (300nm to 450nm). However, after they've colonized a surface, light poses less of a problem...

During the 1st 4 days, many of the cells r suspended in the water before becoming attached... Aggressive mixing hinder attachment and exposes them to light which may be a problem during start-up...

Dark, cooling with plenty of fresh air & food is best for reproduction...

D24

Originally Posted by muser

bro u really my bro sia i also use Shiruba brand i find it quite reliable

hahaha xD

Originally Posted by D24

Nitrifying bacteria are sensitive to light, esp at the lower end of the spectrum (300nm to 450nm). However, after they've colonized a surface, light poses less of a problem...

During the 1st 4 days, many of the cells r suspended in the water before becoming attached... Aggressive mixing hinder attachment and exposes them to light which may be a problem during start-up...

Dark, cooling with plenty of fresh air & food is best for reproduction...

D24

thanks for sharing this good info ^^

[linusfishing]

Hi all,

I recently did one of these myself. Just wondering averagely how many days will it take to make the stuff rotate? Now it seems all stuck on top only. Into my 3rd day already.

And of cos there are fishes .

[Ircknight]

Originally Posted by linusfishing

Hi all,

I recently did one of these myself. Just wondering averagely how many days will it take to make the stuff rotate? Now it seems all stuck on top only. Into my 3rd day already.

And of cos there are fishes .

I did 2 for 2ft tank. If i use strong air pump the 2nd or 3rd day 1/4 will start rotate.

[gereld_hor]

seen so many bros playing ard with the K1 media, i myself also icky hands liao, DIY one on my own.. juz set up tis afternoon, waiting for the medias to start sinking, nw all floating nia

[Maheshrajan]

very well done bro.. nice job.. what brand of bed filter is that?