Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Pellets 25 lb. (MPN BPPX25)

This product is made using 100% natural and organic ingredients, which helps in improving water quality as well as the health of fish and plants. Barley Straw Pellets are considered the most convenient and easy-to-use form of barley available today. It is recommended to introduce these pellets in areas where water is flowing and the depth is less than three feet. Alternatively, you can also place some pellets in your filter media box. The application of this product can be started at any time of the year. This revolutionary formula is enriched with peat and humic acid, making it more effective and efficient compared to other forms such as bales, pillows, and pads. It works faster and better, and has the added advantage of creating less mess and cost. The pellets can be dispersed quickly by broadcasting them into the pond or by packing them in a porous fabric sock and suspending it in the pond or an available chamber in the skimmer or filter. The decomposition by-products are released immediately, and it is recommended to use these pellets in conjunction with Microbe-Lift bacterial and enzymatic pond products. The beneficial ingredients are slowly and steadily released through natural activity, ensuring a healthy pond environment. Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Pellets are a cost-efficient and environmentally responsible pond conditioner. They are made from barley straw and selected natural peats, which have been processed and packaged to make them easy to apply and clean. The exclusive pelleting process used in manufacturing these pellets eliminates the need for wheat, corn, and other binders. The barley straw used in these pellets is harvested and stored under specific climatic conditions to ensure the quality of the ingredients. The effectiveness of Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Pellets is similar to regular barley straw, but it works faster. As the pellets biodegrade, they release certain natural chemicals that disperse throughout the water and react photochemically with sunlight. Additionally, they activate humic acids to produce hydrogen peroxide, which helps in keeping the water clear at a low level of release. The humic acid also has the ability to chelate metals like copper or arsenic. These pellets are rich in organic peat, which softens pond water and reduces nitrate and phosphate concentrations in the water column. They also provide a buffering agent and ion attenuation in lined ponds, imparting beneficial properties similar to earthen ponds. Please note that using Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Pellets may leave a residue at the bottom of the pond. However, the bacteria present in Microbe-Lift products, as well as Microbe-Lift Sludge Away, will digest this organic residual.