K1 Filter media discussion

[stoner]

Originally Posted by betta_zoid87

Hi bro,the length/depth of the drum is around waist level.

A baby hi-blow max out let is appox. 4nos... With only 4 out let's... I don't think its powerful enough to "turn" the K1 media.

How I guess you"ll to build one to test it...May be...it can..Do so after all.

Don't try & you won't know...

[betta_zoid87]

agree,bro. i'll do trial and error and report any successive occurence.

[dodrio]

Originally Posted by spotted

You fill up 50% bottle with K1. That is estimated maximum amount of K1 you can put in the bottle.

thanks bro for the info! i tried 3/4 full but it seems hard flowing haha shall adjust once i get home =)

Can I use beads?
1) Plastic beads - those aunty use to do crafting.
2) Polypropylene beads - factory used for molding
3) Polyurethane beads - factory used for molding

Thanks

Originally Posted by rainbowdarter

Can I use beads?
1) Plastic beads - those aunty use to do crafting.
2) Polypropylene beads - factory used for molding
3) Polyurethane beads - factory used for molding

Thanks

IMO, K1 media is not that costly.

If you use the beads, it may not rotate and in the end $$$ spent on the beads are wasted.

[muser]

Originally Posted by rainbowdarter

Can I use beads?
1) Plastic beads - those aunty use to do crafting.
2) Polypropylene beads - factory used for molding
3) Polyurethane beads - factory used for molding

Thanks

my 2 cents is that you use whatever material that is non-toxic and has good amount of pores in it.

Try straws, cut to wheel-like shape and experiment stuffing them with sponge or wool, to get to right amount of semi-buoyancy suitable with the power of your air pump.

[Jon-san]

Does this sort of BB require a dark enviro to cultivate better? If so, I was thinking of those 7Up bottles or Sprite botles to use. Does the container have to be round for better generation of the spiral movement? Thanks for any advice!

Originally Posted by Jon-san

Does this sort of BB require a dark enviro to cultivate better? If so, I was thinking of those 7Up bottles or Sprite botles to use. Does the container have to be round for better generation of the spiral movement? Thanks for any advice!

nope. dont need to be round. but look out for the number below the water bottle. number 5 is safe to use.

[Jon-san]

I bought some $2 plastic containers from daiso. Will DIY with them. Only thing is, for the outlet, do u guys drill on the top surface or side surface? Thanks for any advise!

[Jon-san]

Originally Posted by muser

my 2 cents is that you use whatever material that is non-toxic and has good amount of pores in it.

Try straws, cut to wheel-like shape and experiment stuffing them with sponge or wool, to get to right amount of semi-buoyancy suitable with the power of your air pump.

Was wondering, those bubble tea straws, cut to bout 1 cm thickness and stuffed with aquarium wool... Hmmm... Anyone thinks this will work? Colourful too!