Product Description
Durable Matala FSM190 full sheet filter media, ideal for pond filtration. Measures 48"x39"x1.5". High flow rate and excellent debris capture. Trusted by koi keepers and aquaculture pros.
Available in Black, Green, Blue and Gray (Choose color at checkout)
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. This Filtration Media 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.
Stacked vertically or horizontally this media will float if not locked in place tight. Cut your pads to fit tightly in order to wedge them in place; or use a few stones or bricks to hold them down if the flow rate is very fast through the filter.
Matala filter media pads work best with a slower flow rate compared to pressure or bead filters. Consider flow rates between 400- 1000 gallons per hour per cubic foot of media.
Please read our article on proper pond filtration.
Due to it’s rigidity the Matala can be wedged in place in the filter without support.
Matala Filter Sheets have the following characteristics:
- Full Sheet: 48″ x 39″ x 1.5″ thick. (120cm x 100cm x 4cm)
- Weight per full sheet is between 6 to 8 pounds depending on density.
- One Full Sheet is 13 sq.ft.
- One full sheet equals 1.6 cubic feet or 12 gallon volume.
- As a reference, 8 sq.ft. equals 1 cubic ft of media.
- Semi-rigid and self-supporting
- Specific gravity: 0.95. Slightly buoyant.
- Made of Thermo Polyethylene- Propylene compound – Nontoxic to environment.
Made by Matala USA – trusted in pond care worldwide
Please Note: Matala Full Sheet filter media cannot be folded for shipping via USPS, FedEx, or UPS. These sheets must be shipped flat on a pallet via freight truck.
After checkout, we will contact you with a freight quote for approval before shipment. If you only need a small quantity, consider ordering Half Sheets, which can be pieced together and shipped via standard carriers.
We can ship up to 50 Full Sheets per pallet. For bulk orders or freight estimates, feel free to contact us directly.
