Aquacadabra Barley Straw Pond Algae Control Pad Triple Pack

• Effective against all algae types with added lavender to improve effectiveness.
• Safe for use with all plants, fish, animals & wildlife.
• Each pad gives 4 months protection for ponds up to 3000 litres / 660 gallons.
• Simply add to pond and watch it work
• Helps create clear water effortlessly

Product description Recommended by the Centre for Aquatic Plant Management, barley straw treatment for ponds is a natural solution for blanket weed and algae problems. It has been widely used since the early 1990s in England for controlling algal growth in canals, lakes and reservoirs and unlike chemical treatments is harmless to pond-life and higher plants. Barley straw works by preventing new algal growth, rather than by killing algae. This makes it safer to use than algaecides. Mass-death of algae can have a devastating effect on water quality and can make oxygen levels drop sharply to the point where it can even kill fish. With barley straw the algae simply dies off naturally and is not replaced (or is replaced more slowly) by new growth so that the algae decreases to a new stable level. In shallow ponds other water plants can establish themselves as the algae is eliminated. As they grow they absorb the nutrients that algae needs and help keep your pond clear. Please note: This product can help to remove green water, but it is not guaranteed due to the large number of variables (for example if your pond is in direct sunlight). The idea of this product is just to help reduce green water but sometimes as quick as it is trying to break down and kill the green water the sun is working against the treatment and resulting in the product appearing not to have the desired effect. This product will help combat green water in your pond, but like all other similar treatments it has its limits and in many cases can’t do the job all on its own. Directions Remove any algae where possible before introducing the pad. Place preferably in an area of good water circulation. Allow 2 to 3 weeks for pad to become fully active. Remove any regrowth where possible. For heavy infestation, double the quantity. Pads may be placed in filter if installed, provided they are submerged and do not interfere with the operation of the filter. Pumps, where fitted, should be left running 24 hours a day and not switched off at night. Add an additional pad to the pond every 3 to 4 months or as necessary.