Description
K+ Advanced SINKING Filter Media - 50 Liter
The Professional Choice for Static and Bead Filtration
Evolution Aqua, the original pioneers of plastic moving bed media, has revolutionized biological filtration once again with K+ Advanced Sinking Filter Media. Specifically designed for applications where floating media is not suitable—such as static biological chambers, bead filters, and down-flow systems—this sinking version provides the same high-performance benefits of the K+ range with the necessary density to settle.
K+ Media isn't just a different shape; it's a different material. By adding minerals, enzymes, and salts during the extrusion process, Evolution Aqua has created a media that bypasses the long maturation times associated with traditional plastic bio-media.
Key Features:
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Mineral-Infused Maturation: Raw materials are infused with calcium, magnesium, and enzymes. This creates a "sticky," textured surface that beneficial bacteria can bond to almost immediately.
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Class-Leading Surface Area: Boasts a total surface area of 1,350m² per m³, with a massive protected surface area of 1,025m² per m³ where bio-films can remain undisturbed.
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Sinking Density: Specifically engineered to sink, making it the ideal replacement or upgrade for bead filters and static mechanical/biological chambers.
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Innovative "Quiet Zones": The unique profile features internal fins and cells that create stable micro-environments for complex organisms like Rotifers and Vorticella to thrive.
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Rapid Bio-Film Development: The rough, microscopic honeycomb surface provides "peaks and craters" that trap waste particles and provide a food source for nitrifying bacteria.
Product Specifications:
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Volume: 50 Liters
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Type: Sinking Bio-Media
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Total Surface Area: 1,350m² / m³
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Protected Surface Area: 1,025m² / m³
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Manufacturer: Evolution Aqua
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Color: Black (distinguishes sinking from floating)
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SKU: KPLUSMEDIA50LBLACK\
The K+ Advantage Traditional plastic media can take weeks or even months to develop a stable bio-film. K+ Advanced Sinking Media overcomes this hurdle. The added minerals act as a primary food source for the bacteria, while the "sticky" enzymes help waste particles adhere to the media, providing the nutrients needed for the bacteria to multiply at a significantly faster rate.
Application Tip: K+ Sinking Media is an excellent upgrade for traditional bead filters. Its high protected surface area allows for a smaller filter footprint while maintaining the same biological capacity as much larger systems. Because it matures faster, it is also highly recommended for new pond startups or systems recovering from medication treatments.
