Fish pond issue

[spence]

Found an article online that suggests AlgaeFix (what I use) followed by barley (bales or extract) as MAC suggested.

The key point being, the barley doesn't kill the string algae but rather releases enzymes that keep more from growing.You have to kill it first with the AlgaeFix.

I think I will try this.

-spence

[Raven]

is the best place to buy barley for human consumption
a beer supplies store?

[spence]

Originally Posted by Raven

is the best place to buy barley for human consumption
a beer supplies store?

It may be the best place to small quantities of high quality whole grains.

Keep in mind that most barley for brewing has been malted to convert starches to sugars. A beer store will usually carry un-malted barley, but it's often roasted to give body and color to darker beers without increasing the sugar content of the mash.

-spence

[FormerUser]

Originally Posted by spence

Found an article online that suggests AlgaeFix (what I use) followed by barley (bales or extract) as MAC suggested.

The key point being, the barley doesn't kill the string algae but rather releases enzymes that keep more from growing.You have to kill it first with the AlgaeFix.

I think I will try this.

-spence

AlgaeFix is also what I use.Does nothing.Will have to combo it with a Barley pad and see what happens.

Just scooped out about 5lbs of this crap an hour ago.

[spence]

Interesting.

The AlgaeFix works for me, but you have to keep the applications up or the stuff just grows back. I bought some barley straw today and we'll see how it works.

-spence

[FormerUser]

Originally Posted by spence

Interesting.

The AlgaeFix works for me, but you have to keep the applications up or the stuff just grows back. I bought some barley straw today and we'll see how it works.

-spence

Have a barley pad in the upper pond and just added my dosage of algae fix.I'll keep going with this throughout the Summer.According to the pamphlet the ideal time for barley is Spring but you can add it anytime.I'll continue to update my results on occasion.