{"product_id":"replacement-matala-filter-mats-for-blue-thumb-skimmer-filters","title":"Replacement Matala Filter Mats for Blue Thumb Skimmer Filters","description":"\u003cp\u003eOEM replacement Matala® filter mats for Blue Thumb pond skimmer filters. The Matala mat is the second filtration stage downstream of the leaf-debris net — once the mesh net catches the larger leaves and sticks, the green Matala mat polishes finer suspended particles and gives nitrifying bacteria a substrate to colonize. Replace the mat each season (or whenever it begins to clog and reduce skimmer flow) to keep your pond's mechanical filtration running clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in three sizes matched to the Elite Series skimmer line — Small (8\" weir, MT8GR), Medium (10\" weir, MT10GR), and Large (15\" weir, MT15GR). For Crystal Falls and Serenity skimmer mat replacements, see the companion \u003ccode\u003eCRYMAT\u003c\/code\u003e \/ \u003ccode\u003eSERMATSK\u003c\/code\u003e SKUs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Matala® green-density filter mat — sized exactly to each Elite skimmer's filter chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-stage filtration role — polishes fine suspended particles after the mesh leaf net stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a high-surface-area substrate for beneficial bacteria colonization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop-in replacement — no skimmer disassembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree sizes covering the entire Blue Thumb Elite skimmer range (8\" \/ 10\" \/ 15\" weir)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #0B63A7; color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #0B63A7; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #0B63A7; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eMT8GR (8\" Elite)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #0B63A7; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eMT10GR (10\" Elite)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #0B63A7; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eMT15GR (15\" Elite)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCompatible Skimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eSmall Elite Skimmer (8\" weir)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eMedium Elite Skimmer (10\" weir)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eLarge Elite Skimmer (15\" weir)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #F3F5F6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMat Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e16\" × 12.7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e19.2\" × 14.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e23.4\" × 19.2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMat Density \/ Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eGreen Matala (medium density)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eGreen Matala (medium density)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eGreen Matala (medium density)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #F3F5F6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFilter Stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e2nd stage (post-leaf-net)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e2nd stage (post-leaf-net)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e2nd stage (post-leaf-net)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eComponent Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eReplacement mechanical \/ bio mat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eReplacement mechanical \/ bio mat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eReplacement mechanical \/ bio mat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #F3F5F6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSKU \/ MPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eMT8GR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eMT10GR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eMT15GR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📄 DIY Crystal Falls Skimmer \u0026amp; Waterfall — Installation Manual (PDF)\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📄 DIY Serenity Skimmer \u0026amp; Waterfall — Installation Manual (PDF)\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📄 Blue Thumb Pond Planning Guide (PDF)\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📄 Pond Maintenance Schedule (PDF)\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Video\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WGBtcLt9Jtc\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blue Thumb","offers":[{"title":"Replacement Matala Mat for 8\" Elite Skimmer","offer_id":48024774279317,"sku":"kxk1789732259823","price":31.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Matala Mat for 10\" Elite Skimmer","offer_id":48024774312085,"sku":"yxh1789732259824","price":37.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Matala Mat for 15\" Elite Skimmer","offer_id":48024774344853,"sku":"yyx1789732259825","price":41.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/4542\/8373\/files\/replacement-matala-filter-mats-for-blue-thumb-skimmer-filters_1.gif?v=1789732266","url":"https:\/\/concertcrowdfit.shop\/products\/replacement-matala-filter-mats-for-blue-thumb-skimmer-filters","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}