ALL MATALA PRODUCTS

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 suction motor will vacuum up to 1500 gph. The internal discharge motor is 1 HP and is capable of discharging your dirty water under pressure up to 18 feet in elevation. The motors are balanced in flow rate so vacuum job is continuous without interruption. The 6 foot extension pipe combines with 26 feet of suction hose allowing for easy handling during even your biggest pond vacuum jobs. 4 different size vacuum heads are included. Debris is vacuumed into the 13 gallon holding tank whereby large solids are collected into a pre-filter bag first. The dirty water is then pumped out to waste by the action of the internal 1 HP sludge pump. 32 ft of exhaust hose allows the waste water to be pumped to any elevation up to 18 feet high. Total working distance is over 60 feet. An optional secondary exhaust hose can be added onto the end of the discharge hose to gain an additional 32 ft if needed.

This innovative “Power” vacuum is very versatile and can be used in a variety of applications.

• Pond Cleanouts
• Filter Tank Cleanouts
• Basement Floods
• Household Carpet Floods

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.

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.

• State of Art Progressive Filtration.
• Supplied with sufficient volume of Matala® filtermedia 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.
• Flow rate up to 1060 gph maximum per unit.
• 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 Air Disc Diffusers are available in 3", 7", 9" and 12" diameter sizes. Made of high quality EPDM rubber for use in water gardens, aquaculture and waste water treatment industries. 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.

MD-3W and MD-7W have weighted bases. MDB11 and MDB22 features a hollow base that can be filled with sand or gravel.

These discs are very low maintenance and in some cases no maintenance. Simply wash the disc with clean water and bleach if it ever needs cleaning.

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.

Prevents pump damage and flow reduction due to debris and clogs. Expandable units available in single or double Matala filter media core for superior biological filtration. Universal barbed fittings accept 1", 1-1/4”, 1-1/2" tubing or 1-1/2" MPT. The EZ Bio Filter can be used as a biomechanical pre-filter for circulation pumps, filtration pumps, and water fountain pumps.

• Improved pump efficiency: prevents premature clogging.
• Highly efficient filtration: progressive 2 stage filtration.
• Ez install: 1.5" connector plus flexible tube adapter.
• Ez clean: minimal maintenance, ez cleaning.
• Ez integration: can be extended with multiple sections.
• Tubing Adapter: Accepts 1", 1 1/4' & 1 1/2" ID tubing

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".

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 
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