Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Pellets 40 lb. bag (MPN BPPX40)

Made from all-natural and organic ingredients, this product is designed to enhance water quality and promote the health of fish and plants. These Barley Straw Pellets are the most convenient and effective form of barley available today. For optimal results, it is recommended to introduce the pellets in areas where water is flowing and the depth is less than three feet. Additionally, you can place some of the 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, resulting in faster and more effective results with less mess and cost compared to other alternatives like bales, pillows, and pads. It has several benefits, including maturing pond water chemistry, buffering pH levels, and working year-round. The pellets disperse quickly and can be easily spread throughout the pond or packed into a porous fabric sock and suspended in the water or placed in a skimmer or filter chamber. They release decomposition by-products immediately and are highly recommended for use with other Microbe-Lift bacterial and enzymatic pond products. Furthermore, these pellets provide a slow and steady release of beneficial ingredients through natural activity. Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Pellets are an environmentally responsible and cost-efficient pond conditioner that promotes a healthy pond environment. The barley straw and natural peats used in this product have been carefully processed and packaged to ensure easy and clean application. These pellets are manufactured using an exclusive pelleting process that eliminates the need for wheat, corn, and other binders. The barley straw is harvested and stored under controlled climatic conditions to guarantee the quality of the ingredients. Functioning similarly to regular barley straw, Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Pellets work faster by releasing specific chemical compounds as they biodegrade. These compounds disperse evenly throughout the water, react with sunlight, and activate humic acids, producing hydrogen peroxide. This naturally occurring oxidizing agent helps keep the water clear at a low level of release. The humic acid in the pellets also chelates metals such as copper or arsenic. Moreover, the organic peat in the pellets softens pond water, reducing nitrate and phosphate concentrations and providing additional beneficial properties to lined ponds. It is important to note that using Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Pellets may result in a residue settling at the bottom of the pond. However, this organic residue can be digested by the bacteria in Microbe-Lift products, including Microbe-Lift Sludge Away.