 MATALA Filtration Media is good for both mechanical and biological filtration.
- Even water flow throughout the filter media.
- Even adhesion of nitrifying bacteria to the filter mat's fibers.
- Very resistant against plugging by sludge build-up.
- Cleaning is fast and easy.
- Matala filtration media is weather and chemical resistant.
- Matala filtration media is easily cut.
- The various densities of Matala can be used in sequence or separately for unique filtration requirements.
| Matala Type |
Surface m² / m³ |
Fiber diameter in mm |
Free volume % |
| Low density, Black |
180 - 200 |
0.18 |
92 |
| Medium density, Green |
280 - 310 |
0.09 |
93 |
| High density, Blue |
360 - 400 |
0.06 |
94 |
| Super high density, Gray |
500 - 550 |
0.045 |
94 |
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