The Black Matala®  can be used as a support grate for other layers of media due to it?s very sturdy and open design. In a settling chamber the Black will slow down and trap very large particles and hair algae.

When you use the Black or Green Matala? for solids filtering you may use the garden hose to spray clean them. The dirt falls off very easily.

R-Matala, the perfect "drop in" media for Vortex filters and barrel filters. R-Matala has the same qualities as the sheets of Matala in a coiled pre-cut cartridge.

Simply select the diameter roll and the density you need for your round tank and drop it in.

Seven diameters are available: 22"; 24"; 27"; 30"; 36"; 42" and 48 inch. Other diameters are available upon special request.