K+ MBBR Media
K+ MBBR Media
K+ MBBR
Media
Upgrade your biofilter or bead filter with the next generation of biological media. Expertly designed and manufactured in the UK, K+ Media offers a class-leading surface area for superior biological and mechanical filtration, while dramatically accelerating the maturation time of your filter.
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Why K+ Media
K+ Media represents the latest evolution in moving bed bioreactor (MBBR) technology, building on proven principles for maximum efficiency. Here's what sets it apart from every other filtration media on the market.
Rapid Filter Maturation
Infused minerals and enzymes accelerate the establishment of a stable, healthy biofilm — cutting weeks off your filter's maturation time compared to standard plastic media.
Class-Leading Surface Area
A total surface area of 1,350m² per m³ and a protected surface area of 1,025m² per m³ provide maximum space for bacterial colonisation — outperforming most competitor media.
Highly Versatile
Perfectly suited for both Moving Bed Bioreactors (MBBR) and static bed filtration systems. An ideal upgrade for existing bead filters across aquaculture and pond applications.
Enhanced Filtration
The unique shape and textured honeycomb surface efficiently trap waste while providing a vast home for beneficial nitrifying bacteria — delivering both biological and mechanical filtration in one media.
Promotes Higher Lifeforms
The intelligent design includes "quiet zones" that allow filter-feeding organisms like Rotifers and Vorticella to thrive, adding another layer to your biological filtration for optimal water clarity.
Advanced MBBR Design
Represents the latest evolution in moving bed bioreactor technology, building on proven principles pioneered by Evolution Aqua over 20 years ago. Engineered and manufactured in the UK to the highest standards.
Engineered for Performance
Every aspect of K+ Media has been purpose-designed — from the mineral-infused raw material to the protective cell structure — to deliver superior water quality for your aquaculture system or pond.
Mineral & Enzyme Infusion
Unlike standard plastic media, K+ Media has minerals, enzymes, and micro-nutrients extruded directly into the raw material — not coated on afterwards. This creates a permanent food source that accelerates bacterial colonisation.
Microscopic Honeycomb Surface
The textured surface profile creates a vast honeycomb of microscopic crevices, dramatically increasing the usable surface area and providing ideal attachment points for nitrifying bacteria.
Protected "Quiet Zones"
An increased protected surface area of 1,025m² per m³ creates sheltered zones where a stable biofilm can thrive undisturbed — even in high-flow moving bed environments.
Floating Design
The floating media type is optimised for MBBR (Moving Bed Bio-Film Reactor) systems, where constant gentle tumbling keeps the biofilm healthy and self-cleaning.
Dual Filtration Action
Delivers both biological filtration (nitrifying bacteria converting ammonia → nitrite → nitrate) and mechanical filtration (waste trapping) in a single media element.
Proven Pedigree
From the company that pioneered plastic MBBR media 20 years ago. K+ Media is a patented product, the culmination of decades of research into biological filtration efficiency.
Choose Your Volume
From hobby ponds to large-scale aquaculture operations, K+ Media is available in two convenient pack sizes to suit every system.
How to Deploy
Getting the most out of K+ Media is straightforward. Follow these steps for optimal biological filtration performance.
Load Your Filter
Fill your moving bed bioreactor or static biological filter with K+ Media. For MBBR systems, fill to approximately 50-70% of the filter volume for optimal tumbling action.
Add Bacterial Starter
To accelerate the maturation process, add a high-quality bacterial starter product or filter start gel. The infused minerals and enzymes in K+ Media help bacteria colonise and multiply faster.
Maintain Flow & Aeration
Ensure adequate water flow and aeration through the filter. In MBBR systems, the media should tumble gently — not too vigorous (strips biofilm) or too slow (media clumps). Monitor ammonia and nitrite levels during maturation.
Enjoy Crystal Clear Water
Once matured (typically 2-6 weeks with K+ Media vs 6-8 weeks with standard media), the stable biofilm and thriving higher lifeforms like Rotifers and Vorticella will deliver optimal water clarity and health for your system.
The Numbers
Precise engineering and class-leading specifications. Every measurement has been optimised for maximum biological filtration efficiency.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Media Type | K+ Media (Floating) |
| Colour | White |
| Diameter | 10.2mm |
| Length | 8mm |
| Total Surface Area | 1,350m² per m³ |
| Protected Surface Area | 1,025m² per m³ |
| Suitable For | MBBR (Moving Bed) & Static Bed Filtration |
| Bead Filter Compatible | Yes — ideal upgrade media |
| Manufactured | United Kingdom (Patented Product) |
| Available Sizes | 50 Litre Bag | 1000 Litre (1m³) Bulk |
Common Questions
Transform Your Filtration
Upgrade your biofilter or bead filter with the next generation of biological media. Rapid maturation, class-leading surface area, and proven MBBR performance — all in one patented media.
