CrystalClear Barley Extract Pond Treatment – Natural Water Clarifier for Fountains, Water Gardens & Koi Ponds, Clears Cloudiness, Fish & Plant Safe, 16 Ounces

This pond treatment works for our large fountain. I don't like using anything with chemicals because the birds drink from the fountain, so this is the perfect solution for keeping the water clean and free from algae. And the price is right!

Seems to be working well. Thank you.

I have two 13 yr old turtles and 16 one year old fish. They were still healthy after dosing ! Began to clear immediately.

WORKS GREAT! We raise sheep and we put it in their water bins, to keep their water clean. It causes soil and debris to settle to the bottom of the water bins. Our sheep have cleaner water longer, between emptying and scrubbing of their water containers! This is especially helpful in the Summer heat when algae grows faster.

So far the product hasn’t harmed the birds or the fountain!

Does not get rid of algae. It does however keep the water running clear.

Like the title says, this product is NOT designed to KILL algae. If you want to KILL existing algae you will need a proper algicide. String or mat algae will form when organic materials are allowed to decay in your pond. In my situation we did not get the pond cleaned out in the fall, so once spring hit and the sun came out the algae started to form. We were only using beneficial bacteria and blue pond dye last year, however the combination of these two products prevented mat algae from forming. We now have fish in the pond, so we discontinued use of the blue dye so we could see the fish better. With more sun hitting the pond (which has virtually no shade at the moment), the algae reared its ugly head. Again, since we have fish I did not want to put a chemical in the pond. This is why I chose this product. This product is designed to prohibit the growth of algae, but it will not kill what is already in the pond. If you have algae now you will need to clean/scoop/drain the pond to get rid of what algae is there, then add this product. We have a 16,000ish gallon pond with a natural bog filtration system. We did not drain the pond this spring, rather we used a vacuum to suck out the existing algae and leaves. I then applied 1/2 a gallon of the barley extract along with the proper amount of beneficial bacteria. Using this product GREATLY DECREASED the growth of algae, which is exactly what it is supposed to do. The thing is, you have to use this product WITH your beneficial bacteria EVERY WEEK until you have the issue managed at a level you are happy with. Using a natural product like this helps balance a natural ecosystem by allowing the proper things to thrive in moderation. If this is not something you are willing to tackle, then you might want to consider the chemical route or a UV light system. If your pond is in the open sun like ours, it will be much more difficult for you to control the algae. Plants in and around the pond, shade trees, sun netting, pond dye will all help prevent the bloom of algae, but you will need a combination of things to keep your pond looking decent.

Do not believe what you read! If you dig very deep and click just the right link you will find a disclaimer. My pond is less than a month old. I used exactly how directed & ended up with a cloudy pond. Brand new Crystal Clear to murky water in less than 30 days. "Maintains Clean & Clear Water -- CrystalClear Barley Extract is a powerful liquid concentrate that works with nature, providing a year-round solution to maintaining a clear koi pond or water garden." "....maintain beautiful, crystal-clear water." The above are quotes from their advertising that I found to not be correct for my pond. I have used Barley straw in the past successful & thought I would try this because it would be cleaner and easier to work with. What an EXPENSIVE MISTAKE!