If you live in area with drastic temperature changes, be sure to build your pond deep. Deeper ponds will have more stable water temperatures. The temperature in shallow ponds can fluctuate radically in spring. These fluctuations can make it difficult for beneficial bacteria to colonize.
The Black Matala can be used as a support grate for other layers of media due to its 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.
