barley straw

[Oxymel of Squill]

I know it releases something as it rots, but does it reach a point when it's
of no further use and should be replaced? How long is its useful life?
thanks

[Gareee©]

"Oxymel of Squill" > wrote in message
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>I know it releases something as it rots, but does it reach a point when
>it's of no further use and should be replaced? How long is its useful life?
> thanks

I would suspect that once it's mostly rotted away would be a good time to
replace it.. ;)

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[Koi-Lo]

"Oxymel of Squill" > wrote in message
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>I know it releases something as it rots, but does it reach a point when
>it's of no further use and should be replaced? How long is its useful life?
> thanks
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Wouldn't that depend on the size of your pond, the temperature, the
fish-load and and when you saw the algae returning?
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[Daniel E Preston]

It releases Hydrogen Peroxide thats it. I did away with the straw and
add a large bottle once a month. I am not sure how long the straw is
good for

On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 16:16:59 -0000, "Oxymel of Squill"
> wrote:

>I know it releases something as it rots, but does it reach a point when it's
>of no further use and should be replaced? How long is its useful life?
>thanks
>

[Oxymel of Squill]

"Daniel E Preston" > wrote in message
...
> It releases Hydrogen Peroxide thats it. I did away with the straw and
> add a large bottle once a month. I am not sure how long the straw is
> good for

that's v interesting - what are the proportions? My pond is about 600 (UK)
gallons

cheers

[Gareee©]

"Daniel E Preston" > wrote in message
...
> It releases Hydrogen Peroxide thats it. I did away with the straw and
> add a large bottle once a month. I am not sure how long the straw is
> good for
>
> On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 16:16:59 -0000, "Oxymel of Squill"
> > wrote:
>
>>I know it releases something as it rots, but does it reach a point when
>>it's
>>of no further use and should be replaced? How long is its useful life?
>>thanks
>>
>

[Stephen Henning]

"Oxymel of Squill" > wrote:

> I know it releases something as it rots, but does it reach a point when it's
> of no further use and should be replaced? How long is its useful life?
> thanks

They typically say to put it in well before plants green up and then
change it at mid season. I use it the full season and the need
diminishes as the season progresses and my plants do a better job of
filtering nutrients. Actually, mine was in the pond the full season and
I dried it out and it looks the same as when I put it in. There is no
visible rot. I use real straw, not the processed products. I can't
speak for them.

Regarding dosage, I follow the instructions for the product I use which
are at:

http://www.baleinabag.net/pondtreat.asp
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Oxymel of Squill wrote:
> I know it releases something as it rots, but does it reach a point when it's
> of no further use and should be replaced? How long is its useful life?
> thanks

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[Richard Sexton]

In article ws.net>,
Oxymel of Squill > wrote:
>
>"Daniel E Preston" > wrote in message
...
>> It releases Hydrogen Peroxide thats it. I did away with the straw and
>> add a large bottle once a month. I am not sure how long the straw is
>> good for
>
>that's v interesting - what are the proportions? My pond is about 600 (UK)
>gallons

The amounnt it releases is miniscule. I experimented for a year adding
h202 direclty. There is no safe dose. Either it has zero effect on algae
or it kills the good bacteria (and in larger doses, everything else).

I've never seen an explantion as to why barly stray works. Floating
plants and proper fertilization make MUCH more sense. And work better.


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[Ronnie]

How much would you use for a pond that will have
2000 (US) gallons ?

Ronnie
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"Richard Sexton" > wrote in message
...
> In article ws.net>,
> Oxymel of Squill > wrote:
>>
>>"Daniel E Preston" > wrote in message
...
>>> It releases Hydrogen Peroxide thats it. I did away with the straw and
>>> add a large bottle once a month. I am not sure how long the straw is
>>> good for
>>
>>that's v interesting - what are the proportions? My pond is about 600 (UK)
>>gallons
>
> The amounnt it releases is miniscule. I experimented for a year adding
> h202 direclty. There is no safe dose. Either it has zero effect on algae
> or it kills the good bacteria (and in larger doses, everything else).
>
> I've never seen an explantion as to why barly stray works. Floating
> plants and proper fertilization make MUCH more sense. And work better.
>
>
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