Pond Water Treatments » Barley Straw

• No more messy straw
• Helps create healthy, clean living ponds
• Safe for fish & plants
• Works gently over 2 to 3 weeks
• Effective in most conditions
• Eliminates decomposing barley bales
• Much less maintenance
• Made from barley straw
• 250ml is the concentrated equivalent to six barley pillows

• Specially formulated to naturally balance pond water and improve clarity
• Helps maintain ideal pH in alkaline ponds
• Immediate slow-release of natural humic & tannic acids (decomposition by-products)
• Tinted water provides a natural sun filter
• Reduces phosphate & nitrate concentrations in the water column
• Provides a buffering agent & ion attenuation in lined ponds giving some beneficial properties
      of earthen ponds.
• Goes to work on contact
• Decomposition process starts immediately
• Not harmful to aquatic life, plants, humans or pets
• One bottle is equal to a multiple of barley straw bales
• Can be used all year round
• No messy residual

Microbe-Lift/Barley Straw Pellets are a safe and cost effective pond conditioner. Natural barley straw and peat has been processed and packaged to make them easy to apply with no mess. 

The many benefits of barley pellets is it's ability to provide sustained release of natural chemicals. Included in this is hydrogen peroxide, which is an oxidizing agent used to keep water clear. Barley pellets contain humic acid and peat which is used to soften pond water and reduce negative effects of phosphates while improving water quality, without harming fish.

• The natural way to create a clear a fouled pond
• Develops plankton colonies which keep pond clear of bio-fouling
• Sustained release
• Safe for fish and plants
• 100 % natural
• Barley Straw Pellets can be used inside most pond filters and skimmer systems, as well as floating within the pond.
• Initially there will be some cloudiness but this will disappear naturally after a short while.

25lb & 40lb bag does not qualify for free shipping, contact us for a shipping quote.  If ordered online, shipping cost for this item will be added to your bill after approval from you.

Barley & Peat Extract by Tetra

Barley & Peat Extract creates naturally clear water and reduces pond maintenance. Regular use prevents discolored pond water and maintains the natural beauty of waterfalls.

• Releases natural humic acids from barley straw extract and liquid peat.
• Replaces messy barley bales.
• Safe for fish and plants when used as directed. 
• 8.45 fl. oz. (250ml) bottle treats 1250 gallons
• 16.9 fl. oz. (500ml) bottle treats 2500 gallons