As barley straw decomposes, natural chemicals are released which inhibit the growth of algae. This is good clean barley straw straight from the farm. Although the barley straw is safe for use with aquatic life, excessive amounts may lead to deoxygenation.
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Don't worry if you put in too many bale's.
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6x barley straw bale's for natural algae treatment. Treats 27,000Litres of water. Each bale treats 4,500 litres of water. It works best near running water e.g. water fall or inlet to pond. The bales can take up to a month to see results. The bale's will keep algae and green water at bay, 4 to 6 months, from when put into the pond. Barley straw is environmentally friendly way of controlling algae. Ponds can be difficult to calculate water volume, but with barley straw bale's you won't overdose your pond or cause harm to fish. Don't worry if you put in too many bale's. It's better to use too many bale's than not enough when controlling algae. use a cable tie to bunch the bales in your pond and place them under the water fall.
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Our bales are the perfect size for a variety of fish ponds. As it breaks down, algae-busting chemicals are released into the water. What is Barley Straw?. Algae can be a real problem left unchecked.
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Once the barley straw is wet and starts to decompose, a natural process starts whereby chemicals are released into the water that stunt the growth of algae.
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Barley straw logs are most effective when placed near running water, for example near a waterfall pump or filter box outlet. They can even be placed directly into the pond filter box. Each barley straw log will treat up to 1000 gallons (4500 ltrs).
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As barley straw decomposes, natural chemicals are released which inhibit the growth of algae. This is good clean barley straw straight from the farm. Although the barley straw is safe for use with aquatic life, excessive amounts may lead to deoxygenation.
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As barley straw decomposes, natural chemicals are released which inhibit the growth of algae. This is good clean barley straw straight from the farm. Although the barley straw is safe for use with aquatic life, excessive amounts may lead to deoxygenation.
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