Kaldnes K1 Media - Anybody Using It?

[DTdr2]

Can I, or did you put the K1 directly in your skimmer?

[leliataylor]

Can I, or did you put the K1 directly in your skimmer?

It needs to be in a separate container. You want the media to move around, have flow running through it and exiting the reactor. You can build one with a plastic water bottle (drill holes in it so the water can exit), add a rigid airline to provide a aerobic environment and a small water pump so you water flowing into the bottle. I used old coralife super skimmer bodies that I had laying around.

[DTdr2]

Thank you. I was thinking it had to be a separate set up, but was hoping I could keep it simple.

[leliataylor]

Thank you. I was thinking it had to be a separate set up, but was hoping I could keep it simple.

LOL. The only thing simple in this hobby is buying your first tank. What is the set up you are thinking about using the K1 on?

[DTdr2]

I've got a 72g reef ready bow front with a sump underneath the stand. Unfortunately, due to the set up of the stand my sump does not have any additional room. I'm thinking I might be able to rig something up under the stand since the top has a canopy on it

[Dean]

I saw a video on YouTube where a reactor was made from a coke bottle. Very space saving and super inexpensive

[leliataylor]

I had a 16 oz water bottle that I put some holed, added the K1, a rigid airline and attached it to a return on one of my nursery tubs. Cost me less than $4.00 for everything and took a couple of minutes to assemble. And yes it is working great.

Depending on your stocking density, it does not take a large bottle or very much K1 media. If have rock in your sump you could use a tupperware container placed on top of the rock or even place one in a bucket next to your sump. Some people have the flow entering from the bottom and others from the top. If you have a bleed of valve on your pump you could use the flow from that. This media is not very picky, as long as it is kept in motion it works.

[Dean]

I'm trying to retro fit my Two Little Fishies 550 reactor to tumble this media. Having a heck of a time situating it so that it tumbles adequately. I'm going to try to attach a video for you to tell me what you think Cheryl.


https://vimeo.com/132868299