Setup, Compatibility & Care
To begin using your barley straw bag, first wet the bale thoroughly to ensure it is primed for immediate activity. Submerge the bag just below the surface of your pond water in a location where water flows freely through the mesh netting. Compatibility is excellent with almost any pond type, including koi ponds, wildlife ponds, and ornamental water features.
Care instructions are straightforward:
- Monitor the bag's condition during the spring, summer, and autumn months.
- Replace the bag every 8 weeks to maintain a consistent concentration of the active ingredients.
- During the winter, the biological activity slows down, so you may choose to remove the bags until the next season.
- When replacing, dispose of the used net in your recyclable plastic bin and compost the exhausted straw contents.