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How It Works Through Internet research, the inventors learned barley straw
controls algae growth in lakes and streams. To assure the product was
completely safe, organically grown barley straw was used and then
processed to make it suitable for stock tanks. The processed barley
straw was placed in burlap bags and sewn with flax thread. Several bags
were placed in stock tanks and automatic waterers for horses.
After
about a week, the algae turned black as it began to die. No new algae
growth appeared for more than 60 days. There were no ill effects noted
on any of the horses consuming water from the tanks. When new algae
began to appear in the tank, a fresh bag was placed into the water and
the algae began to die within a few days.
A sample of the water containing the dead algae was sent to Kansas
State University for toxicology testing. There was no negative reaction. |
To use: Tear off the paper label and throw the entire unopened bag
into your stock tank. Do not open the bag.
How it works: Algae Tamer begins working immediately. However, you
may not notice its effect for a week to ten days. If your tank had a lot
of slime built up along the sides of the tank, the dead algae may start
coming off in sheets and do so for about a week. Take a shovel or manure
fork and fish the floating debris out of the tank. At first your tank
may look worse than better, but be patient. The water will become clear
and no new algae will grow in the tank.
Replacement: After two months, take the old bag out and replace it
with a new bag of Algae Tamer. Throw the old bag in the trash or compost
bin, it’s completely biodegradable.
Note: One bag is good for an average stock tank that is about two
feet wide and five feet long. The amount of Algae Tamer needed is based
upon surface area, but not depth of the water. For example, one bag is
good for ten square feet of surface area, which is a five by two foot
tank.
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