jude Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 I have a problem with algae in one of my tanks and have been researching using hydrogen peroxide. I've decided against it because so many people have experienced fish losses when using it in tanks. Further research said that the reason barley straw works is because it releases small, continuous amounts of a peroxide similar to hydrogen peroxide. The article also suggested using it in filters to combat algae. The tanks with the problems has a sump so I want to put the straw in the sump and see if it works. Now for the dumb city girl question - if I go and buy some straw how will I know if its barley straw? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Most straw is wheat so you would need to ask for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 fishboi said you can buy barley straw extract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 yeah you can dunno what company makes it- I'll have a look next time I'm in a fishy shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 wainui pets has a liquid form. i was asking janis about the straw today and she is also unsure as to where you could buy it from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted January 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Yes, I've seen the extract but I'd really like to try the straw because it would last about 6 months in the sump. The article did say wheat straw and alfalfa straw would be OK so maybe I should just grab some straw and see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Although I'm now in Auckland originally from the Sth Island. Look under the yellow pages for a stock food company and give them a call. They should either have barley straw or know where to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 You might need to watch alfalfa and pea straw as they may up the nitrate and cause problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted January 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 OK, thanks alan, thats worth knowing. And thanks adodge, I will give that a try on Tuesday. Its anniversay day here on Monday so I get a nice long weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jn Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 In chch we often see barley straw advertised in our newspaper classified ads at the weekend under the stockfeed column or sometimes in the garden/plant ads (sold as mulch). ps: just found this on trademe: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 849213.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 It does say for pond use!!! Careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucid Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Why not try Sharpes Grainary in Lower Hutt, not sure if they do have it, but would be worth a try given they sell all that sort of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Hi, just had a thought, try your nearest garden centre - I know that they sell it from there down in Timaru but haven't tried up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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