{"product_id":"evolution-aqua-k1-micro-filter-media","title":"Evolution Aqua K1 Micro Filter Media","description":"\u003cp\u003eK1 media has been used by Evolution Aqua in Koi filtration systems for a number of years. This new type of filter media, K1 Micro, contains all of the benefits of traditional K1 media but is extruded in a much smaller form. The small wheel shaped filter media pieces provide a significantly increased protected surface area per cubic metre when compared to standard K1 for bacteria to colonise. This makes K1 Micro an ideal filter media for aquariums of all types where high level biological filtration is needed. K1 Micro can also be used to replace existing filter media\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch2\u003eHow it works.\u003c\/h2\u003e\r \u003cp\u003eMaturing the K1 bio-media is important because a delicate eco-system is naturally developing for the bacteria involved in the nitrification process.\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003cp\u003eK1 micro media provides the maximum active surface area for the bacteria to colonise, more than other types of static media. It is this process which removes harmful ammonia and nitrite from the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch2\u003eHow it is different to other media?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r \u003cp\u003eAs the K1 micro media moves within the filter, it causes the old dead bacteria on the outside to be displaced. This makes space for new younger heavier feeding bacteria to rapidly colonise.\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003cp\u003eWithin the wheel is a protected surface which enables colonies of bacteria to naturally follow their lifecycle, of maturing, dying and then fueling the latter stages of the nitrification cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003cp\u003eK1 has been designed to provide the best possible habitat for both young and mature beneficial bacterial colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003cp\u003eWhat is Meant by 'Self-Cleaning'?\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003cp\u003eUnlike foam, matting, or other forms of static filtration media, the K1 micro media is designed to move freely within your filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003cp\u003eThe constant chaotic movement of the air from your pump, causes the media to self clean and thus requires no maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003cp\u003eThis allows the filter to reach optimum effectiveness without the disturbance of periodic cleaning, avoiding unnecessary loss of bacteria within the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evolution Aqua","offers":[{"title":"25 Litres","offer_id":54936478482771,"sku":"EVO10139","price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Litres","offer_id":54936478515539,"sku":"1015600","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":54936478548307,"sku":"EVO10137","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1076\/9324\/4755\/files\/3o0kymnpbxg_d02db9e1-a0a2-4e5b-8644-0a48126d0cfd.jpg?v=1789375293","url":"https:\/\/progradewarehouse.com\/products\/evolution-aqua-k1-micro-filter-media","provider":"PRO GRADE WAREHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}