The Pond Guy Straw Barley Bale for Water Gardens, Fountains & Small Koi Ponds, Natural Clarifier, Simple & Easy to Use Pond Maintenance, 1-Pound Bale

The Pond Guy Barley Straw Bale is an all-natural pond treatment that actively clears water for up to 6 months. Within 6 weeks, pond barley straw bale will begin to decay, releasing small but steady quantities of extract and safe oxygenators, clearing ponds up to 3,000 gallons. Barley bales for ponds are most effective in shallow water with sunlight and good circulation. A one-pound bale treats up to 5,000 gallons. First reported in scientific journals in the early 1990s, it was discovered that barley straw releases small but steady quantities of extract during the decomposition process, improving water clarity. Barley is a scientifically proven, all-natural solution to water clarity. In recent years, the use of all-natural barley straw to treat water clarity has become increasingly popular. Science aside, what's important to pond keepers is how to use it in their home ponds, water gardens, or pondless water features. Currently, pond hobbyists can choose from three different types of barley products: barley straw in bale form, barley pellets, and barley extract. Barley straw offers pond and water garden owners an attractive option compared to chemical products to manage water quality issues. When used as directed, treatment works with nature and will not harm any animal, frog, goldfish, koi (sometimes called coy or koy), bird, duck, turtle, pet, snail, dog, horse, livestock, plant, moss, or other life. Will not harm farm animals, pets, snails, ducks, tadpoles, or plants. Okay for use with pond equipment, including filters, aeration, skimmers, cleaners, spitters, or fountains. Will not harm your waterfall pump, skimmer, aerator, filter, clarifier, purifier, conditioner, floating fountain, decor, pond liner, bubbler, or accessories. Bales are formulated for freshwater outdoor ponds. Regular use reduces maintenance. Can be used in hydroponic and aquaponic applications, as well as a large stock tank or trough. Simply add bale in the spring and continue use all year.

• Pond Barley Straw Actively Clears Water -- Within six weeks, the pond barley straw bale will begin to decay, releasing small but steady quantities of extract and safe oxygenators, clearing pond water.
• Works in Water Gardens & Small Koi Ponds up to Six Months -- Barley bales are most effective in shallow water with sunlight and good circulation. Ideal for backyard water features and aquascapes.
• All-Natural Pond Treatment, No Harsh Chemicals -- The only ingredient is barley straw! The Pond Guy Barley Straw Bale is an all-natural pond treatment that actively clears cloudy pond water.
• Packaged in Mesh Netting -- Keeps straw contained in a clean mesh bag. To maintain water clarity, we recommend adding a new barley straw bale to the water one month before the old bale is removed.
• Safe for All Aquatic Life -- Safe for fish, koi, goldfish, plants, birds, turtles, frogs, pets, wildlife, and the environment. No temperature restrictions. Use all year to improve pond water clarity.