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 all types of filtration system where high-level biological filtration is needed.

• K1 Micro can also be used to replace existing filter media. It provides a large surface area for bacteria to colonise provides in excess of 950m2 per m3 of protected surface area per cubic metre is perfect for moving bed filter chambers and suitable for mechanical and biological filtration.
• K1 Micro allows enough water to flow evenly through media rather than tracking around a “clump” of beads. This means that flow rates are improved when using “like for like” pumps. Reduced back pressure, the improved flow also reduces the back pressure or resistance inflicted on the pump. In turn this improves the pumps’ efficiency and may even result in the need for a lower rated pump which will ultimately save you money!

Improved cleaning:

• During the cleaning process, the bio-film remains protected within the K1 Micro. K1 Micro is a semi buoyant media. Specifications: size 7mm diameter x 6.4mm, total surface area 1400m2 per m3, protected surface area 850m2 per m3. Suitable for mechanical and biological filtration (usually in a pond). Recommended for use in most types of pond filter (including bead, moving bed, box, pressure, and multi-bay), and is also suitable for aquarium and commercial set ups too.

K1 Micro Media is:

• At 950m2 per m3, it provides a large surface area for the bacteria to colonise which dramatically increases the efficiency of filter systems.
• Self-cleaning (when used in a moving bed filter),
• Helps to reduce nitrate (which means less algae),
• Provides for mechanical and biological filtration and is
• Suitable for use in both static and moving bed filter systems.
• The moving bed bio film process has been designed specifically to create the most effective environment for the nitrification process to take place.
• Scientifically tried and tested in fish farming and waste water treatment for 15 years, this process provides consistent filter performance whilst improving water quality.
• Engineered in a wheel shape with near neutral buoyancy allowing the media to circulate in a moving bed with only a minimal water flow. This flow can be created using an air pump and air stones or diffuser.

Moving bed media has many advantages over traditional static bed filters including a huge surface area which is always exposed to maximum oxygen, food for the bacteria and it self-cleans as it tumbles.

It is consistently regarded as the number one filter media form for use in all types of waste-water treatment filtration.

• Size 7mm diameter x 9mm.
• 950m2 per m3, protected surface area.
• Total surface area 1400m2 per m3.
• Suitable for mechanical and biological filtration.
• Recommended for use in most types of pond filter (including moving bed, box, pressure, and multi-bay), and is also suitable for some aquarium and commercial set ups too.