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only $9.99 A Natural Solution to Algae Control
Now you can promote a healthier ecosystem for your aquarium or pond by using authentic Scottish Barley Straw, a technique which has been employed since the Middle Ages to naturally promote an ALGAE FREE environment. 100% safe for ALL wildlife, including the most delicate shrimp, fish, and plants because it is 100% natural and biodegradable. Algae growth in ponds or aquariums can pose several problems. It can clog pumps, block filters, cause odor problems, and is generally considered to be aesthetically unacceptable. The proliferation of algae appears to be closely associated with the high levels of certain nutrients, especially phosphorous and nitrates in the water. High nutrient levels are often found in ponds and lakes associated with parks, golf courses, housing complexes and industrial sites. Conventional control of algae can be either mechanical or chemical. Both methods can be expensive and inefficient. Depending on the pesticide or herbacide used, chemical control may limit irrigation use or harm non-target aquatic plants and other aquatic life and fish. In some instances the algae problem may increase over time if competitive plants and algae-feeding fish are not present. In addition to using beneficial alage eating fish and snails, barley straw has been suggested for use in ponds and aquariums for algae control. The barley, as it decomposes, slowly releases hydrogen peroxide and humic acid into the water at levels that are toxic to algae. The algae are suppressed best when the straw is decomposing in a well-oxygenated environment. Too much straw can deoxygenate the water. It is best if the straw is applied loosely so that water can move freely through it. A cage or netting can contain the loose barley. The barley works best when it is at or near the water's surface. It is better to use multiple "barley stations." No negative side effects have been reported; in fact, increased invertebrate populations and improvement of gill development in fish from ponds where barley straw was applied have been observed. In the aquarium, install a small portion (about a handful) of barley in your canister or for best results add it to your hanging filter, or sump. We recommend using a micron filter bag (see below). Our small 4oz size should last a normal home aquarists, a very long time. In your pond, install it in your waterfall spillway, skimmer basket, or just throw it in anywhere where it will float in your water. Most smaller ponds will require the 4 or 8 ounce size barley straw. (4 & 8 oz barley come already packaged in a mesh bag, the 30lb bale comes with 3 mesh bags) Here are some other important features: These are made from High Grade Scottish Barley (the same kind high quality Scotch is made from)(NO. Not the kind of straw you might find in a feed/tack store) They are fully biodegradable. They can provide natural food for your fish. Each bundle comes with it's own sturdy mesh bag. 30# bales will come with three (24x36) mesh bags. This method can be started any time of year, new or old. No chemicals used ever in the processing of this barley! Barley Straw Bundles Available in 4 oz., 8 oz, 32 oz., and 30 lbs.
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