Half Sheet – Matala

Product details

Half Sheet – Matala is a low-density black Matala® filter media half sheet designed for mechanical/solids filtration in aquarium filter systems and other water-treatment setups. Its open, sturdy structure works as a support grate and as a progressive filtration layer, helping capture debris ranging from large particles to smaller particulate matter when used in single or multiple layers. This half-sheet format is practical for building layered prefilters or media stacks where you want strong solids removal without quickly clogging.

Features:

• Sturdy, open design helps water pass through while trapping debris in the media’s strands and structure
• Works well as a mechanical (solids) filter layer and as a support for other filtration media
• A single 1.5" thick layer can capture larger debris (for example, leaves and large algae clumps)
• Layering multiple Matala pieces can trap smaller particles without “tightening up” flow as quickly as finer media
• Can be cleaned by spraying with a garden hose; dirt typically falls off easily
• Often used in filter-tank layouts with multiple layers for more extensive solids staging

Specifications:

• Model/Type: Low Density Black Matala®
• Sheet Size (half sheet): 24" x 39"
• Thickness: 1.5"
• Cleaning: Spray-clean with a garden hose when used as solids/mechanical media
• Shipping (half sheet): Up to 10 per box by UPS