Microbe-Lift PL + Barley Straw Liquid
Auction Includes FOUR GALLONS
Natural Pond Care Combination
This auction includes two excellent Microbe-Lift pond treatments designed to work naturally with your pond’s ecosystem. Microbe-Lift PL adds beneficial bacteria to help break down sludge, fish waste, leaves, uneaten food and other organic debris. Microbe-Lift Concentrated Barley Straw Extract helps naturally support clearer, better-balanced pond water.
This is not a harsh chemical treatment, algaecide or herbicide. It is a natural biological pond care program designed to improve water quality gradually over time.
What You Will Receive
- One 2 gallon bottle of Microbe-Lift PL Beneficial Pond Bacteria
- One 2 gallon bottle of Microbe-Lift Concentrated Barley Straw Extract
- Total quantity: 4 gallons shipped in two boxes by USPS
- Natural pond treatment combination for ponds, koi ponds, water gardens and larger water features
Main Benefits
- Helps naturally reduce sludge and organic waste buildup
- Helps improve water clarity over time
- Helps reduce odors caused by decomposing organic matter
- Supports a healthier biological pond balance
- Helps reduce excess nutrients that contribute to poor water quality
- Good for spring startup and ongoing pond maintenance
- Safe biological approach when used as directed
PL Dosing Instructions
Shake well before use. Apply around the pond edge or distribute across several areas for best mixing and coverage.
| Pond Size | Initial Dose | Weekly for 4 Weeks | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 to 250 gallons | 8 oz | 2 oz | 2 oz |
| 251 to 500 gallons | 10 oz | 3 oz | 3 oz |
| 501 to 1,000 gallons | 14 oz | 5 oz | 5 oz |
| 1,001 to 1,500 gallons | 18 oz | 6 oz | 6 oz |
| 1,501 to 2,500 gallons | 24 oz | 8 oz | 8 oz |
| 2,501 to 3,500 gallons | 28 oz | 10 oz | 10 oz |
| 3,501 to 5,000 gallons | 32 oz | 12 oz | 12 oz |
| 5,001 to 7,500 gallons | 40 oz | 16 oz | 16 oz |
| 7,501 to 10,000 gallons | 48 oz | 20 oz | 20 oz |
For larger ponds, add 8 oz per 2,500 gallons for the first application, then 4 oz per 2,500 gallons weekly for the next 4 weeks and monthly for maintenance.
Barley Straw Extract Dosing Instructions
| Pond Size | First Application | Next 3 Weeks | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 500 gallons | 2 oz | 0.5 oz weekly | 0.75 oz |
| 501 to 1,000 gallons | 3 oz | 0.75 oz weekly | 1.25 oz |
| 1,001 to 1,500 gallons | 4 oz | 1 oz weekly | 1.5 oz |
| 1,501 to 2,000 gallons | 6 oz | 1.25 oz weekly | 1.75 oz |
| 2,001 to 3,000 gallons | 8 oz | 1.5 oz weekly | 2.25 oz |
| 3,001 to 4,000 gallons | 10 oz | 2 oz weekly | 3 oz |
| 4,001 to 5,000 gallons | 12 oz | 2.5 oz weekly | 3.5 oz |
| 5,001 to 6,000 gallons | 16 oz | 3 oz weekly | 4 oz |
| 6,001 to 7,000 gallons | 20 oz | 3.5 oz weekly | 4.5 oz |
Important Notes
- Biological pond treatments work gradually and naturally over time.
- Results depend on pond conditions, water temperature, oxygen levels and organic load.
- For best results, use with good pond aeration where possible.
- This product combination is not an algaecide, herbicide or chemical killer.
- Always follow the manufacturer’s label directions on the bottle.