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Right... The bit with the EA media types is actually simple. K1 and K3 are identical in both compostion and purpose (fluidized nitrifying reactor). The only difference being the size of the media (K3 is larger) and the amount of total surface area (K1 has an advantage in this regard). Basically, K3 was engineered for those wishing to convert their existing static media chambers over to a fluidized reactor (K3 is easier to contain than the smaller K1). So, no need to mix these two media variants.
The EA BioChips were designed to perform a different function entirely. The intent being to provide a media type that would allow a protected "quiet zone" for the proliferation of micro filtering animals in a fluidized environment. Really an interesting world filled with a multitude of microscopic critters!
Kind Regards,
Bill
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