Made from a matting of barley straw and natural cotton netting, All Natural Barley Straw Pond Bundles have a large surface area allowing easy access of water and oxygen to the straw and free release of natural compounds. Since they are cut from a wide sheet of matting, there are many open ends of straw all round the edges of each All Natural Barley Straw Pond Bundles which allows water to penetrate into the hollow stems, greatly speeding the breakdown process. Soluble carbohydrates released from the surface of the straw act on the monocellular green water algae causing them to clump together (flocculate) and sink to the bottom of the pond. In this way green water is often cleared in just a few days. Making the best use of the oxygen in water, safe aerobic decomposition is assured and the natural compounds which keep ponds clear are released into the water. The process continues for about six months giving long term protection.

Positioning All Natural Barley Straw Pond Bundles

It is important to position the All Natural Barley Straw Pond Bundles so that the natural compounds released during breakdown can reach all areas of the pond. In the case of a natural pond, without pumped circulation, it should be near the middle. Where there is a flow, place the All Natural Barley Straw Pond Bundles close to the water inlet, fountain or waterfall and the Floater will keep the All Natural Barley Straw Pond Bundles in this optimal position.

Fun and Games

Some egocentric fish believe that Barley Straw Bundles are toys, specially invented for them to play with. Should you wish to discourage their games, then the Floater will do that for you!

Inspection and Replacement of All Natural Barley Straw Pond Bundles

The rate of decomposition of All Natural Barley Straw Pond Bundles depends on may factors including the ambient temperature. The Floater can be lifted briefly from the pond to enable the All Natural Barley Straw Pond Bundles to be examined and replaced as necessary.