Summit Clear-Water Barley Straw Pond Treatment, 1 count

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  • Micro bale of barley straw keeps pond water clear and is safe for all fish, plants, and animals.
  • Works naturally, without the use of harmful or synthetic chemicals.
  • Barley straw slowly decays and releases byproducts that help maintain water clarity.
  • Byproducts are harmless and won’t hurt your fish or pond plants.
  • Bales should remain floating for maximum exposure to sunlight and oxygen.

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Season     
Spring/Summer
Spring/Summer
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Spring/Summer
Spring/Summer
Spring/Summer
Made In     
United States
Germany
United States
Germany
United States
United States
Ingredients     
Barley Straw
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Poly(oxyethylene) (dimethylimino) Ethylene (dimethylimino) Ethylene Dichloride: 5.40%
Fish Type     
Koi & Pond Fish
Koi & Pond Fish
Koi & Pond Fish
Koi & Pond Fish
Koi & Pond Fish
Koi & Pond Fish
Aquarium Type     

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Questions & Answers

11 Customer Questions

Is it safe to put in horses water trough

Answer by Chewy • Jul 06, 2018
Barley straw is non-toxic and safe for use in drinking water.

We have a 50, 000 gallon pond will these work in it?

Answer by Chewy • May 09, 2020
1 package of 2 bales treats up to 2,000 gallons. This can be used in your pond, however, you may need a few more.

Is it possible to have too much straw in a pond? Will this help with string algae?

Answer by Chewy • Aug 02, 2020
It is important to calculate approximate water content of pond to determine how many bales are required. This will not treat existing algae.

Does this clear dirty water up, say, had clay or dirt get washed into it?

Answer by Chewy • Jun 21, 2021
As it slowly decays, byproducts are released that aid in maintaining water clarity, which are harmless to fish and other plants in the pond. Barley straw may be used at any time, but best results have been reported when starting in early spring when the water temperature is low. Bales should remain floating for maximum exposure to sunlight and oxygen, which aids in the decomposition process and accelerates the pond clearing benefits.
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116 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Stephanie on Sep 5, 2025

I do see a difference, it took some time

We redid our fish pond over the winter, replaced liner. The algae was nuts, could only see a few inches into a 2 1/2 foot deep pond, never had that issue before

We redid our fish pond over the winter, replaced liner. The algae was nuts, could only see a few inches into a 2 1/2 foot deep pond, never had that issue before new liner. We tried all sorts of chemicals (safe for fish). Nothing worked, but this with, and finer water filter mats really did the trick. No more thick algae growing on the side of liner either. We can see the bottom of the pond now! It took a few weeks, but I feel this really worked along with Aqueon Pure Pond Bomb.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Terri on Jul 28, 2025

Didn't work for our pond

Sadly, the barley isn't clearing our pond water. Also, the ad was confusing showing 2 bales per.pack but the written description implied one bale, so I ordered

Sadly, the barley isn't clearing our pond water. Also, the ad was confusing showing 2 bales per.pack but the written description implied one bale, so I ordered two packs (4 bales) that aren't helping our situation, sorry to say.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By JoAnn on Jul 21, 2025

Nothing changed

This product was delivered May 30. I put one in our small pond. Here it is July 21 and the pond look just like it did May 31. Not happy with this product

This product was delivered May 30. I put one in our small pond. Here it is July 21 and the pond look just like it did May 31. Not happy with this product

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By C on Jul 2, 2025

It really works so fast

I followed the directions and within moments my little pond's alge problem started breaking up before my eyes. Just amazing. Here a week later still no new growth

I followed the directions and within moments my little pond's alge problem started breaking up before my eyes. Just amazing. Here a week later still no new growth of alge problem. Yes it works

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kathy on Jul 10, 2025

Chemical free clear water

Keeps the algae from getting so bad in the pond. Although we have filtered water it is essential to keep the algae under control

Keeps the algae from getting so bad in the pond. Although we have filtered water it is essential to keep the algae under control

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Ashley on Jul 10, 2025

Helps keep algae under control

It helps but doesn't complete the job in the trough. Use this with a little apple cider vinegar and there's no scrubbing needed

It helps but doesn't complete the job in the trough. Use this with a little apple cider vinegar and there's no scrubbing needed

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Susette on Jul 1, 2025

Clear water!!

Within a few hours, the water is clear and I can see all the way down to the bottom. I love this stuff. I will buy it and again!

Within a few hours, the water is clear and I can see all the way down to the bottom. I love this stuff. I will buy it and again!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Andrea on Jul 22, 2025

Clean

It’s in the goldfish pond. It hasn’t done anything yet and it doesn’t bother the fish.

It’s in the goldfish pond. It hasn’t done anything yet and it doesn’t bother the fish.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By susan on Sep 10, 2025

Pond

Great alternative since we don’t use hatch chemicals

Great alternative since we don’t use hatch chemicals

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Elizabeth on Jun 12, 2025

Ponds are tough

One straw “bale” didn’t do much. Trying three this time. My koi don’t clearly express an opinion

One straw “bale” didn’t do much. Trying three this time. My koi don’t clearly express an opinion