Mattenfilter dates back to the 1960s Germany. The filter was invented by aquarists near Hamburg, hence the name "Hamburger Mattenfilter" or "HMF".
8.7.3. Hamburg Matten Aquarium Filter
Swiss Tropicals matten filter, Pet Supplies, Homes & Other Pet Accessories on Carousell
as 03&04 2014
About biomedia plugging up
Quest for a most effiecient large tank setup
Talking Mattenfilters with Swiss Tropicals
New Corner Matten Filters
Choosing Aquarium Sponge Filters - Colorz Guppy Farm
hamburger matten filter
Foam tank divider question - Filtration, lighting and other equipment - The Shrimp Spot
Hamburg Matten Filter (HMF) project and upgrading shrimp tank (suggestions are welcomed!) : r/shrimptank