{"product_id":"nexus-320","title":"NEXUS 320+ FREE SHIPPING","description":"\u003cp\u003e FREE SHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/resized\/1920x600\/pages\/Header-NexusPlus-1920x600px.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/resized\/1920x600\/pages\/Header-NexusPlus-1920x600px.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Image\" src=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/resized\/600x200\/pages\/NexusPlus-Logo-Main.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-widget widget-html block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget-inner block-content\" id=\"widget-html8348671211602526622\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced filtration systems for Koi ponds now with NEW K+Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-widget widget-html block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget-inner block-content\" id=\"widget-html1268048221602526622\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvolution Aqua have launched the \u003cstrong\u003eNexus 320+\u003c\/strong\u003efiltration systems. Building on the \u003cstrong\u003etried\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e technology\u003c\/strong\u003e that has been ever present in the \u003cstrong\u003eworld renowned Nexus\u003c\/strong\u003e, the team at Evolution Aqua have gone even further to \u003cstrong\u003eenhance their number one Koi pond filter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eNexus 320+\u003c\/strong\u003e filters now come with a new filter media called \u003cstrong\u003eK+Media\u003c\/strong\u003e in the moving bed outer chamber for \u003cstrong\u003evastly improved biological filtration \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003efaster filter maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The new \u003cstrong\u003eNexus+\u003c\/strong\u003e filters are also supplied \u003cstrong\u003e“auto ready”\u003c\/strong\u003e, with factory fitted fixings already in place, making it even \u003cstrong\u003eeasier to upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/nexus-automatic\" title=\"Nexus Automatic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNexus Automatic Cleaning System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaster filter maturation and unrivalled water clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Image\" src=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/resized\/500x600\/pages\/NexusPlus-320-Filter.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum pond size: \u003c\/strong\u003e34,000 litres \/ 7,500 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended flow rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11,000 litres per hour\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum flow rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e13,000 litres per hour\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume of water in Nexus:\u003c\/strong\u003e840 litres\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmount of K1 Micro in EAZY:\u003c\/strong\u003e20 litres\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmount of K+Media supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e100 litres\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum amount of K+Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e300 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow t\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehe Nexus+ Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNexus+\u003c\/strong\u003e filter is an innovative \u003cstrong\u003ebiological\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emechanical\u003c\/strong\u003e filter system in one. Water from the pond enters the \u003cstrong\u003eNexus+\u003c\/strong\u003e via the inlet into the inner chamber which works as a vortex allowing larger solids to settle out. The water then passes through \u003cstrong\u003eEazy\u003c\/strong\u003e filter, where finer particles are removed at the mechanical stage of filtration, thanks to the static bed of \u003cstrong\u003eK1 Micro\u003c\/strong\u003e filter media.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mechanically clean water then passes to the outside chamber of the \u003cstrong\u003eNexus+\u003c\/strong\u003e where the new \u003cstrong\u003eK+Media Moving Bed\u003c\/strong\u003e is located for biological treatment prior to being returned to the pond. At this stage, biological breakdown occurs through different strains of bacteria and filter feeders living on the vast protected surface area of each piece of the \u003cstrong\u003eK+Media\u003c\/strong\u003e. These bacteria convert \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNitrite\u003c\/strong\u003e into less harmful \u003cstrong\u003eNitrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Water then passes through the exit grill into the outlet, returning back to the pond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Image\" src=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/resized\/500x392\/pages\/NexusPlus-Internal-View.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNexus+ Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Image\" src=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/resized\/500x775\/pages\/Nexus-320-Plus-Dimension.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstalling the Nexus+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nexus+ MUST be installed on a solid, level base, a minimum of 1.2 metres x 1 metre. Failure to do this will cause irreparable damage to the filter and will therefore invalidate your warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGRAVITY-FED INSTALLATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy this we mean that your pump is going to be used to return the filtered water to the pond and therefore your filter will be supplied by gravity via a larger diameter pipe. In this situation the water level in the filter will be at the same level as the pond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Image\" src=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/resized\/878x340\/pages\/NexusPlus-GravityFedInstall.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePUMP-FED INSTALLATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy this we mean that if your pump is going to be used to supply the water to the filter, and the filtered water then returns back into your pond via gravity, i.e. down a waterfall, or through a large diameter pipe, this is referred to as PUMP FED (i.e. the water is fed to the filter using a pump).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Image\" src=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/resized\/878x393\/pages\/NexusPlus-PumpFedInstall.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row row-level-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-inner clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-widget widget-html block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget-inner block-content\" 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class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row row-level-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-inner clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-widget widget-html block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget-inner block-content\" id=\"widget-html11908316711602526622\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"a\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Pond Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Flow Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume of Water in Nexus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount of K1 Micro in Eazy Chamber\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount of K+Media supplied in Bio-chamber\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Capacity for K+Media\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg height=\"56\" width=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/pages\/NexusPlus-220-Logo-Small.png\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18,000 litres\u003cbr\u003e4,000 UK Gallons\u003cbr\u003e4,800 US Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,000 litres\/hour\u003cbr\u003e2,200 UK Gallons\/hr\u003cbr\u003e2,640 US Gallons\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e510 litres\u003cbr\u003e112 UK Gallons\u003cbr\u003e135 US Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 litres of K1 Micro inside the Eazy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 litres of K+Media in the bio-chamber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 of K+Media in the bio-chamber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg height=\"56\" width=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/pages\/NexusPlus-320-Logo-Small.png\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34,000 litres\u003cbr\u003e7,500 UK Gallons\u003cbr\u003e9,000 US Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13,000 litres\/hour\u003cbr\u003e2,859 UK Gallons\/hr\u003cbr\u003e3,431 US Gallons\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e840 litres\u003cbr\u003e185 UK Gallons\u003cbr\u003e222 US Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 litres of K1 Micro in the Eazy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 litres of K+Media in the bio chamber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 litres of K+Media in the bio chamber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"img-animation\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Image\" class=\"img-responsive  center-block\" src=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/resized\/540x130\/pagebuilder\/KPlusMedia-Logo-540x130.png\" data-largersrc=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/resized\/540x130\/pagebuilder\/KPlusMedia-Logo-540x130.png\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/resized\/540x130\/pagebuilder\/KPlusMedia-Logo-540x130.png\" data-imagetsrc=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/pagebuilder\/KPlusMedia-Logo-540x130.png\" 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class=\"row row-level-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-inner clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-widget widget-images block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget-inner block-content clearfix\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-widget widget-html block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget-inner block-content\" id=\"widget-html8991781901602526622\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew advanced filtration media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic media, for use in biological pond filters - specifically in moving bed bio reactors, was \u003cstrong\u003epioneered by Evolution Aqua\u003c\/strong\u003e, some 20 years ago. In recent years, other plastic media have come onto the market, usually with the aim of trying to get more and more surface area. However, one drawback to using plastic media has always been the time it takes to establish a stable biofilm – essential for good filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After \u003cstrong\u003emany years of research\u003c\/strong\u003e, Evolution Aqua have now developed a new media that not only gives \u003cstrong\u003eclass leading surface area\u003c\/strong\u003e, but also overcomes the problem of long maturation times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed and manufactured in the UK by Evolution Aqua. This advanced media, with its innovative design, and class leading surface area provides enhanced biological and mechanical filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As Evolution Aqua extrude \u003cstrong\u003eK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia\u003c\/strong\u003e, Minerals and Enzymes are added to the raw material. The result of this process, unique to Evolution Aqua, is a filtration media that not only outperforms most of its competitors due to its \u003cstrong\u003elarge protected surface area\u003c\/strong\u003e, but also answers the problem of how to \u003cstrong\u003espeed up\u003c\/strong\u003e the time taken to \u003cstrong\u003emature your filter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-2 col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-inner\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row row-level-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-inner clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-2 col-md-2 col-sm-2 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-inner\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-widget widget-images block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget-inner block-content clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"img-animation\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"K1\" class=\"img-responsive  center-block\" src=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/pagebuilder\/Product-KPlusMedia-Icon.jpg\" data-largersrc=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/pagebuilder\/Product-KPlusMedia-Icon.jpg\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/pagebuilder\/Product-KPlusMedia-Icon.jpg\" data-imagetsrc=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/pagebuilder\/Product-KPlusMedia-Icon.jpg\" data-defaultsrc=\"https:\/\/evolutionaqua.com\/pub\/media\/pagebuilder\/Product-KPlusMedia-Icon.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-2 col-md-2 col-sm-2 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-inner\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row row-level-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-inner clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-2 col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-widget widget-images block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget-inner block-content clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-2 col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-widget widget-images block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget-inner block-content clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-item\"\u003eMinerals added for faster filter maturation \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row row-level-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-inner clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-widget widget-html block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget-inner block-content\" id=\"widget-html6445557451602526622\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the extrusion process, Evolution Aqua add a range of \u003cstrong\u003eminerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with \u003cstrong\u003emagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eenzymes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esalt\u003c\/strong\u003e to the raw material that is used to manufacture \u003cstrong\u003eK+Media\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result means that \u003cstrong\u003eK+Media\u003c\/strong\u003e will \u003cstrong\u003emature much faster\u003c\/strong\u003e than many other types of media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- The addition of these minerals creates a \u003cstrong\u003erough surface\u003c\/strong\u003e on the media. This textured surface has a microscopic honeycomb of peaks and craters that allow waste particles to collect, and \u003cstrong\u003enitrifying bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e to form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- The minerals act as a \u003cstrong\u003efood source\u003c\/strong\u003e for the bacteria, helping the bacteria to \u003cstrong\u003edevelop\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emultiply\u003c\/strong\u003e at a faster rate, further \u003cstrong\u003eimproving maturation times\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Calcium alone has \u003cstrong\u003eproven advantages\u003c\/strong\u003e for developing and maintaining effective bio-films.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- The \u003cstrong\u003eenzymes\u003c\/strong\u003e that are added also help to make the media “sticky” so waste particles can adhere to media easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Salt is added during the extrusion process, which is dissolved during the cooling process, leaving a rough surface on which \u003cstrong\u003ebio-film can easily adhere\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-widget widget-html block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget-inner block-content\" id=\"widget-html9385745501602526622\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreased surface area\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003enew shape\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eprofile\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia\u003c\/strong\u003e has also been designed to have an \u003cstrong\u003eincreased\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eclass leading surface area\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning an \u003cstrong\u003eoverall surface area of 1,350m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e per m\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Whilst \u003cstrong\u003eK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia \u003c\/strong\u003ekeeps the integral profile of K1 Media at its core, there is an extra layer of cells and fins around the outside of each piece that enable microscopic organisms such as \u003cstrong\u003eRotifers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eVorticella\u003c\/strong\u003e to thrive. This is an additional benefit as competitor media do not have such \u003cem\u003e“quiet zones”\u003c\/em\u003e that would allow these higher lifeforms of filter feeders to develop. The bacteria and organisms that form within the bio-film ensure the media delivers optimum levels of biological filtration in the moving bed, which has been \u003cstrong\u003eproven filtration technology\u003c\/strong\u003e for many years in the fishkeeping hobby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ves-widget widget-html block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget-inner block-content\" id=\"widget-html10823771851602526622\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse with PURE Pond products\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvolution Aqua also recommend using \u003cstrong\u003eK+Media\u003c\/strong\u003e in combination with the \u003cstrong\u003ePURE Pond\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePURE+ Filter Start Gel\u003c\/strong\u003e to boost bacteria levels which in turn will stick to the media and \u003cstrong\u003espeed up the maturation process even more\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elite Koi \u0026 Ponds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33293350010966,"sku":"","price":1445.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1756\/4259\/products\/NexusPlus-320-Filter.jpg?v=1602528709","url":"https:\/\/www.elitekoi.co.uk\/products\/nexus-320","provider":"Elite Koi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}