Iowa

UPS Ground

shown with optional Matala E-Z Biofilter connected to pump intake

This filter features state of the art progressive filtration using MATALA Filtration Media. Each filter is designed for decorative ponds up to 2,660 gallons. For larger ponds, simply run additional filters in parallel.

MATALA Bio-Steps Filters feature the latest generation of filter media. This lightweight, versatile product is made of curly fibre thermo-polypropylene compounds and is non-toxic to the environment. 

The filter has 6 sections each with its own function:

Filter Section	Contents	Function
1	Inlet Chamber	Water inlet - capture of largest particles
2	Medium Density Matala	Prefiltration: To capture particles and to further digest organic matter by heterotrophic bacteria and plankton
3	High Density Matala	Biofiltration: Nitrification/nutrient balancing by plankton
4	Super High Density Matala	Biofiltration: Nitrification/nutrient balancing by plankton
5	Super High Density Matala	Biofiltration: Nitrification, denitrification and nutrient balancing by plankton
6	Outlet Chamber	Water polishing - water outlet

	State of the art progressive filtration
	Includes 8 Matala filter mats with progressive densities
	Filter design enhances growth of different ecological communities of bacteria and planktonic organisms that will colonize 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 built-in sludge drain
	Rugged construction
	Optional UV clarifier available (sold separately, please see below)
	1-year manufacturer's limited warranty

	This product will not eliminate blanketweed / string algae
	Not for use in swimming pools or salt water