BioSteps II Premium Kit – Matala

Product details

The BioSteps II Premium Kit – Matala is a complete gravity-return pond filtration kit designed for water garden ponds and koi ponds. It combines a BioSteps filter system with a matched submersible pump and optional add-ons such as a UV clarifier and waterfall spillway, helping you run water through the filter for clearer, well-circulated pond conditions.

Features:

• Includes a BioSteps filter tank designed for progressive filtration, using 6 Matala filter pads.
• Matala pad layout: 2 green, 2 blue, and 2 gray pads to support solid settling within the filter chamber.
• MF-1100EZ submersible pump provides the intended flow through the BioSteps filter for gravity return circulation.
• Swivel inlet fitting allows connection using barb sizes 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", and 1.5" to suit different hose/pipe setups.
• Optional compatibility for a 16 watt EZClear UV clarifier and/or a Waterfall Spillway for added water clarity and visual flow effects.
• Bottom drain fitting with drain plug supports backwash of dirty water (optional drain valve not included).

Specifications:

• Pond capacity (guidance): Up to 2000 gallons for water garden ponds; up to 1000 gallons for koi ponds
• BioSteps filter media: 6 Matala filter pads (2 green, 2 blue, 2 gray) for progressive filtration
• Filter flow rate (guidance): 800 to 900 gals per hour (gravity return) and flow through the BioSteps filter
• Swivel inlet fitting barb sizes: 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", and 1.5"
• Outlet fitting connection options: 1.5" or 2" pipe connection or connection to optional Waterfall Spillway
• Pump model: Magna-Flow 1100 EZ Submersible Pump (MF-1100EZ)
• Pump flow rate: Maximum 1100 gals per hour (approximately 900 gals per hour at 3 feet of head)
• Prefilter included: EZBio 11 Plus Prefilter, 4 inch diameter x 8 inch long with green coarse mesh
• UV clarifier (included option): 16 watt EZClear UVC with 16 watt Phillips UV lamp
• UV lamp service guidance: Replace lamp once per year recommended; rated lamp lifetime 9000 hours
• Waterfall Spillway (included option): Flow rate up to 800 gallons per hour
• Hose: 25 ft of 3/4" kink-free hose with hose clamps
• Power: 18 foot long 16 gauge electric cord; 3-prong grounded plug; 110 volt