Algae Control With Barley Staw

The simplest, most effective way to keep your water clean and clear is to use and all natural product. Clear-Water Barley Straw is afe and natural.

There are over 17,400 different species of algae. Most water gardens are plagued by either plankton or filamentous algae.

Plankton Algae- aka suspended algae, green water, pea soup or single cell algae.

Filamentous Algae- aka string algae, blanket weed, hair algae or pond scum.

Not all algae are harmful or unwanted. the short velvet type that clings to rocks and the sides of the pond is beneficial. This type of algae provides oxygen during the day, fish nibble on it, and it uses nutrients from the water. It also provides a natural look to the pond.

There are about four basic causes of excess algae or algae bloom.

1. For survival algae needs nutrition (nitrogen and phosphorus) and sunlight. Nutrition can be in the form of fish waste, too many fish, over feeding, decaying organic matter, lawn fertilizer, sludge on the bottom of pond and decomposed fish.
2. New ponds are very likely to have algae bloom. This is not necessarily a bad thing. The algae is actually consuming the excess nutrients in the water.
3. In the spring, beneficial bacteria have only started to multiply. Plant coverage is not at its maximum coverage.
4. String algae will flourish in waterfalls and shallows. The sunlight is unobstructed.

Clear- Water Barley Straw Pond Treatment by Summit come in a two mini bale package. It will treat up to 2,000 gallons. Each mini bale treats 1,000 gallons.

Clear-Water Barley Straw improves your water quality by releasing safe oxygenators to clear your pond naturally. Clear-Water Barley Straw need one month to become effective. As it breaks down this is when it releases the oxygenators.

For year round problem free pond replace each mini bale after six months of use. After five months, place a new bale next to the old one and then remove the oldest one at six months. For best results keep the Clear-Water Barley minni bale floating in the pond all year long.

Clear-Water Barley Straw cleans ponds by reducing particles and odor and it most effective in shallow, sunny ponds with good circulation.  Cork float is included iin each Clear-water Barley Straw Mini Bale to keep it floating. 

Instuctions for use:

• Calculate approximate water content of pond.  Formula: Lenght x Width x Depth (in feet). Multiply total by 7.5 to give volume in gallons. 
• Determine how many mini bales are needed to treat pond.
• Place mini bale on the surface of the pond, preferably near waterfall or outlet. Do not allow mini bales to sink to the bottom of pond. If bale sinks,remove from pond for 24 hours to dry and then put it back. 

Clear-Water Barley Straw will not harm fish or plants in your Koi pond or water garden. Improves fish environment by improving your water quality with an attractive both you and your fish enjoy.

Ref: Summit