MATALA Bio-Steps
10
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| General
Product Information |
The MATALA
Bio-Steps 10 gravity filter maximizes MATALA® filter media performance.
MATALA Bio-Steps Filters feature the latest generation of filter media.
This lightweight, versatile product is made of curly fibre thermo-polypropylene
compounds and is non-toxic to the environment.
The rugged
Bio-Steps 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. Universal barbed inlet (1",
1-1/4", 1-1/2"), 1-1/2" outlet.
For ponds up
to 2,700 gallons, step-wise transition from mechanical filtration to high-efficiency
bio filtration.
Bio-Steps 10
has 6 sections each with its own function:
| Filter
Section |
Contents |
Function |
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1
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Inlet Chamber |
Water inlet
- capture of largest particles |
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2
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Medium Density
Matala |
Prefiltration:
To capture particles and to further digest organic matter by heterotrophic
bacteria and plankton |
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3
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High Density
Matala |
Biofiltration:
Nitrification/nutrient balancing by plankton |
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4
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Super High
Density Matala |
Biofiltration:
Nitrification/nutrient balancing by plankton |
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5
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Super High
Density Matala |
Biofiltration:
Nitrification, denitrification and nutrient balancing by plankton |
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6
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Outlet Chamber |
Water polishing
- water outlet |
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State
of the art progressive filtration |
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Includes
8 Matala filter mats with progressive densities |
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Filter
design enhances growth of different ecological communities of bacteria
and planktonic organisms that will colonize different sections of the filter |
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Cross-flow
pattern: Traps more dirt at high flow rates without plugging |
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Built-in
overflow safety |
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Easy maintenance |
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Sloped
bottom with built-in sludge drain |
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Rugged
construction |
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Modular
design allows for future expansion |
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1-year
manufacturer's limited warranty |
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This
product will not eliminate blanketweed / string algae |
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Not for
use in swimming pools or salt water |
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This item ships from British
Columbia |
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