{"product_id":"matala-blue-sqft","title":"Matala Blue - Sq\/ft","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMatala Blue Filter Media for Fine Mechanical and Biological Filtration\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatala Blue is a medium-high density filter foam that catches fine suspended particles that coarser media passes through. It sits in the middle-to-late stages of a multi-layer filter, after black and green media have already pulled out large debris, and it's where the water starts to clear. The tighter cell structure also provides a large surface area for beneficial bacteria colonization, making it an effective biological stage as well as a mechanical one. Sold per square foot, it cuts to fit any filter chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlace Matala Blue downstream of coarser black or green media. At this stage, water entering the blue layer is already free of large debris, so the tighter foam can work on the fine suspended solids and dissolved organic compounds that cause cloudiness. In a well-designed filter, the water entering this stage is amber and leaving it is noticeably clearer. Blue media needs more frequent rinsing than black because it captures smaller particles that compact faster.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eDensity\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMedium-high \/ fine mechanical and biological\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eFiltration Stage\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eThird or fourth stage in multi-layer system\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePore Size\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eFiner than black and green, coarser than grey\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eStandard Sheet Size\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e39\" x 48\" x 1.5\" thick (99 cm x 122 cm x 3.8 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSold\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePer square foot\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e2 to 3 years with regular rinsing\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eRinse with pond water, not tap water. Blue media compacts faster than black or green because of its tighter pore structure. During peak summer, rinse every 5 to 7 days. Keep a spare sheet cut to size so you can swap it out and rinse the used sheet without taking the filter offline.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal for the fine mechanical and biological stages of multi-layer pond filters, water gardens with moderate to high stocking density, and koi ponds where water clarity is a priority.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49304828051610,"sku":"MAT-FT-BLUE","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/9568\/9626\/files\/matala-filter-media-default-title-matala-blue-sq-ft-43287410278719.webp?v=1790092424","url":"https:\/\/coretarps.co.uk\/products\/matala-blue-sqft","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}