Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 21:26:58 +0000 From: Phil Wilson <cp@pwilson.demon.co.uk> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg3480$foo@default> Subject: Re: Barley straw as algae inhibitor
In message <0027C30D.1246@raychem.com>, pwijerat@raychem.com writes
> Hi, folks,
>
> The other day, I happened to pick up a copy of the Sunday Times
> (published in the United Kingdom), and noticed the following response
> to a reader's question:
>
> One of the most successful ways of clearing ponds of unsightly algae
> is using submerged bales of barley hay. Nobody know quite why this
> works, although it is being investigated by the University of Reading.
> It's thought that the straw breaks down in the water to create
> microenzymes that attack the single-celled algae. It has also been
> discoverd that after several months the straw inhibits blanket weed.
> Greenwater Barley Straw is available in mini-bales through garden
> centres or Mandrake Marketing, PO Box 14,Llandysul SA44 4YP. Call
> 01545-590677 for stockists.
>
> Wonder if a layer of straw would inhibit algae in CP terrariums or in
> seed-starting beds.
>
I have also seen barley straw available at my local aquarium store.
Regards,
-- Phil Wilson
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