Pond Filtration » Matala

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.

Combine multiple units for large or heavily stocked koi ponds, or use Biosteps 10 with optional UV Clarifier for improved water clarity. Universal barbed inlet (1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2"), 1-1/2" outlet. Measures 23-3/16" x 15" x 20-3/16" high.

For ponds up to 10,000 liter / 2,700 gallen, step-wise transition from mechianical filtration to high-efficiency bio filtration.

Features of Biosteps Filter:

• 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.

• 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.

* Please Note: Orders for this item being shipped to California will be responsible to pay 7.25% CA Sales Tax.  Tax will be added after your order is placed.

Pond pump pre-filters prevent flow reduction due to clogging Help extend pump life by reducing pump stress and damage Offer additional mechanical and biological filtration for pondsSimple and effective biomechanical pre-filters improve pump performance.

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" to 1-1/2" tubing or 1-1/2" MPT.

The versatile EZ Bio Filter can be used as a biomechanical pre-filter for circulation pumps, filtration pumps, and water fountain pumps.

Max Flow-through Rate EZ Bio 11 Single Core 4-5/16" x 7-7/8" 1,980 gph

* Please Note: Orders for this item being shipped to California will be responsible to pay 7.25% CA Sales Tax.  Tax will be added after your order is placed.

Easy-to-install pump pre-filter

Simple and effective biomechanical pre-filters improve pump performance. 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" to 1-1/2" tubing or 1-1/2" MPT. The versatile EZ Bio Filter can be used as a biomechanical pre-filter for circulation pumps, filtration pumps, and water fountain pumps.

EZ Bio Filters Features

Improves Pump Efficiency:

• Prevents flow reduction due to premature clogging
• Improves energy usage by reducing pump stress caused by clogs
• Helps extend pump life

Highly Efficient Filtration:

• Multiple pore size
• Progressive density dramatically reduces clogging
• Large filter volume captures, stores, and biologically processes more organic particles
• Large specific area for beneficial bacteria colonization

Easy to Install:

• Connects to many types of pumps
• Expandable for increased filtration capacity

Easy Clean:

• Minimal maintenance - long interval before cleaning
• Clean by simply dunking in a bucket of pond water

Easy to Integrate:

• Can be placed at any distance from the pump
• Expandable to increase filtration capacity to suit your needs

Cleaning Procedure:

1. Disconnect power to pump.
2. Remove EZ Bio Filter and the attached pump completely from the pond.
3. To disconnect EZ Bio Filter from the attached pump: Hold the pump in one hand and twist the EZ Bio Filter clockwise to unthread.
4. To disassemble the EZ Bio Filter: a) Twist and unthread the black top section of the EZ Bio Filter. b) Pull the Yellow and Blue Filter Core of the bottom section away from the white, hard plastic core. c) Push the center Blue Core out of the Yellow Core.
5. Vigorously dunk the filter cores in a bucket of pond water until they are clean. This will maintain more of the beneficial bacteria on the filter core. Spray wash the white, hard plastic core.
6. Reassemble the EZ Bio Filter: a) When completely clean, push the Blue Core back in to the Yellow Core. b) Push the Filter Cores back onto the white, hard plastic core. c) Twist the black top section clockwise onto the white plastic core.
7. Reattach the EZ Bio Filter onto the pump. Twist pump counterclockwise until firmly attached.

One single standard unit suitable for water gardens up to 20 Ton / 5,300 Gallons.

Versatile and modular application, state of the art progressive filtration, the Matala filter media with 3-dimensional structure and high free volume, easy installation, transport friendly.

Features and Benefits:

• Versatile and Modular Application
• Can be used as Vortex or as combined Vortex + Filter.
• One tank can be applied as a single filtration unit.
• Several tanks can be applied as modules in a multi-chamber filter.
• State of the Art Progressive Filtration
• For better step-wise transition from mechanical filtration to bio-filtration.
• The Matala Filter media with 3-Dimensional Structure and High Free Volume
• Active, self-cleaning vortex flow below and throughout the filter media.
• Very resistant to clogging.
• Easily maintained: Top to bottom rinsing.
• Easy Installation
• Thanks to the sloped square bottom of the KoiClear105, no extra supports are needed for positioning and equilibration.
• Transport Friendly
• Tanks are fully stackable.