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Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Extract

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Microbe-Lift Barley Straw ExtractLiquid concentrate barley straw extract specifically formulated to naturally balance pond water and improve clarity. Goes to work on contact, decomposition begins immediately, no messy residual. One bottle is equal to multiple barley straw bales. The chart below is designed for first time users. After initial dosing the product goes considerably further: A Liquid Extract of Barley Straw Especially Helpful Where Bottom Drains Are Present. An

Liquid concentrate barley straw extract specifically formulated to naturally balance pond water and improve clarity. Goes to work on contact, decomposition begins immediately, no messy residual. One bottle is equal to multiple barley straw bales. The chart below is designed for first time users. After initial dosing the product goes considerably further:

A Liquid Extract of Barley Straw Especially Helpful Where Bottom Drains Are Present. An environmentally responsible, cost-efficient pond conditioner that is a clean & easy, natural & organic approach to a healthy pond environment.

  • Goes to work on contact
  • Releases decomposition by-products immediately
  • Not harmful to aquatic life, plants, humans and pets
  • One bottle is equal to a multiple of barley straw bales
  • Can be used all year round, No messy residue

Maturing A Pond Biologically and Chemically

When a pond's ecosystem is mature and balanced, the water is usually clear and healthy for aquatic life. This maturation process is a function of the microbiological and chemical properties of the water.

NATURAL CHEMICAL MATURATION - Microbe-Lift Barley Straw LIQUID & DRY formulations help to mature the pond with natural chemicals just as a pure mountain stream matures through the years by the introduction of natural breakdown products from trees, plants, etc. These natural breakdown products often include humic and fulvic acid and organic acids that have a natural ability to sequester, or tie up, inorganic compounds, so their concentrations in the pond don't get to levels that would unbalance the ponds ecosystem. These substances can also lead to natural purification of the pond through a slow release of hydrogen peroxide as they react with sunlight. The hydrogen peroxide is produced at levels that help purify the water while not having any adverse effects on desirable aquatic life. The sequestering, in conjunction with microbiological cycling, provides a stable natural ecosystem in your pond.

BIOLOGICAL MATURATION The microbiological maturation process involves development of symbiotic populations of bacteria, which stabilize the critical organic and inorganic components of the pond. The microorganisms do this through their ability to promote "biogeochemical cycles" including carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous cycles - elements critical to all forms of aquatic life. By stabilizing these components, the bacteria prevent pollution of the pond. It can take some time to accomplish this "biological maturation" in a man-made pond and may never occur as the maturation process is constantly interrupted by certain pond practices like cleaning out the pond. The process can be accelerated significantly through the use of Microbe-Lift PL - a virtual "ecosystem in a bottle" - and mimics the complex interdependent populations in a mature pond.

      Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Extract Basic Application Rates
       Pond Size (gallons) 1st Application Next 3 Weeks (Once per week) Maintenance (Once per month)
      up to 500 2 oz. .5 oz. .75 oz.
      501 - 1,000 3 oz. .75 oz 1.25 oz.
      1,001 - 1,500 4 oz. 1 oz. 1.5 oz.
      1,501 - 2,000 6 oz. 1.25 oz. 1.75 oz.
      2,001 - 3,000 8 oz. 1.5 oz. 2.25 oz.
      3,001 - 4,000 10 oz. 2 oz. 3 oz.
      4,001 - 5,000 12 oz. 2.5 oz. 3.5 oz.
      5,001 - 6,000 16 oz. 3 oz. 4 oz.
      6,001 - 7,000 20 oz. 3.5 oz. 4.5 oz.
      7,001 - 8,000 24 oz. 5 oz. 6 oz.
      8,001 - 10,000 32 oz. 6 oz. 8 oz.
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      Matthew Anderson
      Cuba, US
      ★★★★★ 5
      No problems after a year and a half
      Color: Dogwood & Calming, Size: Medium
      Have been regularly buying these for my corgi for about a year and a half. The 2 pack lasts about a month or 2 each time. Pieces break off in small enough pieces that they safely pass through his digestive system. He gnaws each one down to about 1/4 the original size before we take it away and give him a new one. He continues to have regular bowel movements and has a healthy appetite so I can’t imagine any problems arising after so long. I have tried other alternatives and every other similar chew breaks off in larger pieces and didn’t feel comfortable letting him chew/eat them. I noticed there are a few 1 star reviews saying their dogs got sick off these but after a year and a half I have had 0 issues with this product. I guess it depends on the dog and how big of pieces they are swallowing. My dog ingests pieces about the size of a grain of rice so just pay attention and you should be fine.
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      terlynn4
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      ★★★★★ 5
      Long lasting and safer alternative to sticks
      Color: Dogwood & Calming, Size: Medium
      These are great, very durable, and have lasted a very long time. Much safer for my dogs than the random sticks they find in the yard. They do get shorter with chewing eventually, but they don't break off in little chunks like I've seen with some nylon chews, and they don't splinter like wood. Medium size works well for both my 16 lb Cavalier and my 60 lb Pyrenees/Golden mix. They're both moderate-to-aggressive chewers, though size obviously affects how much damage they can do. I wish you could buy the hemp chew separately because that one is very much a favorite in my house, so after 2 years and 2 purchases, I have barely any left of the remaining hemp chew, but still 2 of the dogwood chews that neither dog is as interested in anymore. I'd love to buy a couple more of just the hemp one.
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      Shannon Brace
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      Your dog will thank you.
      Color: Dogwood & Fresh Breath, Size: Large
      My dogs loves to chew on these. They make a small mess but not as bad as other chews. They are food for keeping teeth clean.
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      Nice chew toy
      Color: Dogwood Mushroom, Size: Medium, Color: Dogwood Mushroom, Size: Medium
      Super durable and puppy loves it. It was a bit hard for her at first but now at 5 months it’s one of her favorite things to gnaw on! It is heavy for the size but seems to be great quality and has given many hours of chew time with minimal wear.
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      Long lasting
      Color: Dogwood & Calming, Size: Medium
      My dogs love these bones.
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