Matala

The advanced filter media for today's serious pond enthusiast. One look at Matala® will convince you of its practical and versatile qualities. The open, highly aerobic 3 dimensional structure promotes healthy water conditions and ease of cleaning in most non-pressurized filter designs. Matala® is a filter media that is simple and that works.

The various densities can be used in sequence or separately for unique filtration requirements. This is one of the greatest characteristics which Matala has to offer. No other media on the market can perform this step-wise filtration. Matala effectively separates large particles to small and still maintains a very aerobic and free flow of water without channeling. Matala is slightly buoyant and will not sink to the bottom of your filter. Matala stood vertically on end will not float. Matala stacked horizontally will hold each other down. Due to it's rigidity the Matala can be wedged in place in the filter without support.

• Long Lasting 
• When dirty- Rinse and Reuse, Easy as that
• Easily cut to whatever size you need 
• One half sheet is 6.5 sq. ft.
• 8 sq. ft. equals 1 cubic ft of media
• One half sheet equals .8 cubic feet or 6 gallon volume
• Semi-rigid, self-supporting and non-brittle

The air diffuser platform allows you to mount air diffuser(s) firmly at the bottom of the pond and keeps the air diffusers up out of the mud. The air diffuser platform has a hollow base that can be filled with sand or gravel.

Choose the number of disc diffusers your installation needs.

Precision perforated I-shaped slits open when airflow is present and close when airflow is stopped, which increases durability and longevity, as well as cleanliness.

These diffusers offer the lowest back pressure in the market, adding less than 6 inches of water depth backpressure, allowing you to utilize your air pump more efficiently.

All models come with a single 3/4" PT female threaded outlet connection.

A Quick uni-pack available to easy connect 2 air diffuser platforms together with only one 3/4" PT threaded outlet connector; double the aeration performance without extra air pump or air tubing!

Designed to stay submerged underwater and out of sight, our self-weighted airline is guaranteed not to float. A thick wall and lead-free construction make airline the perfect pond-safe choice. Resistant to rips and tears, airline is resilient against fishing hooks and foot traffic from swimmers, pets and wildlife.

• Max. pressure up to 50 psi. (pressure relief valve functions at 40 psi)
• Accessories set include (2~4) ways manifold, oil filled pressure gauges and safety pressure and cylinder.
• Oil-Less non-lube piston and cylinder
• Permanently lubricated bearings
• Easy manifold design for wear resistance of the cylinder and replace piston seal of the head
• Reliable, balanced for smooth and low vibration operation.

• Good weather resistance
• Very smooth inside wall surface with very low pressure drop and high energy efficiency
• Weighted hose also available in 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 1" fora wide variety of aeration systems.

• Allows you to mount air diffuser(s) firmly at the bottom of the pond
• Keeps the air diffuser(s) up out of the mud.
• Designed with a hollow base that can be filled with sand or gravel
• Choose the number of MDB11 disc diffusers for your installation needs.

Matala Biosteps 10 filter maximizes Matala® filter media performance. The rugged Biosteps 10 contains an amazing 200 sq. ft. of surface area for beneficial bacteria growth. Combined with a cross flow design that traps and processes more debris at high flow rates, you get unparalleled mechanical and biological filtration for superior water quality.

Includes

• 9 Watt UV.

• State of Art Progressive Filtration.
• Supplied with sufficient volume of Matala® filter media with progressive densities.
• Filter design enhances growth of different ecological communities of bacteria and planktonic organisms that will colonies different sections of the filter.
• Cross-Flow Pattern: Traps more dirt at high flow rates without plugging.
• Built-In overflow safety.
• Easy maintenance.
• Sloped bottom with extra sink at outlet for easy draining of waste.
• Modular design allows for future expansion.
• Rugged construction.

Uses a single-chamber suction system. This means that the vacuum fills with material removed from the pond and then automatically shuts off via an internal float and drains via gravity. The vacuum will typically fill in 20-40 seconds and then discharge in 20-30 seconds. This type of vacuum is only suitable for small applications and will require some patience due to the on/off cycle.

The Matala Pond Vac II, also known as the MuckBuster, offers a 2 H.P. motor made with the highest quality German manufactured components. Suction tests were four times more powerful than its competition with a suction lift 5' above water.

• Collection container with motor casing and 16 ft cable.
• 8 ft. discharge hose with integrated blocking flap.
• 16 ft. suction hose
• 5 extension tubes.
• Adjustable floor nozzles (for particle size 1/10",.1/5",3/8")
• 1 Sludge collection bag.
Please review the operational instructions for additional information 
(click the red PDF symbol next to the price below).

Matala Expandable gravity filter maximizes Matala® filter media performance. The rugged Biosteps 10 contains an amazing 200 sq. ft. of surface area for beneficial bacteria growth.

Combined with a cross flow design that traps and processes more debris at high flow rates, you get unparalleled mechanical and biological filtration for superior water quality.

Features of Biosteps Filter:

• State of Art Progressive Filtration.
• Supplied with sufficient volume of Matala® filter media with progressive densities.
• Filter design enhances growth of different ecological communities of bacteria and plank tonic organisms that will colonies different sections of the filter.
• Cross-Flow Pattern: Traps more dirt at high flow rates without plugging.
• Built-In overflow safety.
• Easy maintenance.
• Sloped bottom with extra sink at outlet for easy draining of waste.
• Modular design allows for future expansion.
• Rugged construction.

Matala Heavy Duty Air Manifolds are built tough. Heavy brass construction for dependable use. The HD manifolds are available in 2 way or 4 way. The inlet barb which connects to the air pump is a 3/4" barb and will fit into the white L tube that comes with your Hakko air pump. The outlet barbs are available in 3/8" or 5/8".