Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Extract Concentrated
Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Extract Concentrated - 946ml is pre-ordered, confirm stock before ordering!
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Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Extract Concentrated - 946ml is pre-ordered, confirm stock before ordering!
Description
Description
MicrobeLift Barley Straw Extract Concentrated
Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Extract Concentrated is used to naturally balance pond water and improve clarity by promoting biological and chemical maturation without harmful residues.
Liquid-concentrated barley straw extract specifically formulated to naturally balance pond water and improve clarity. Goes to work on contact, decomposition begins immediately, no messy residual. One bottle is equal to multiple barley straw bales. The chart below is designed for first-time users. After initial dosing, the product goes considerably further:
A Liquid Extract of Barley Straw is Especially Helpful Where Bottom Drains Are Present. An environmentally responsible, cost-efficient pond conditioner that is a clean & easy, natural & organic approach to a healthy pond environment.
Features:
- Goes to work on contact
- Releases decomposition by-products immediately
- Not harmful to aquatic life, plants, humans, and pets
- One bottle is equal to a multiple of barley straw bales
- Can be used all year round, No messy residue
Maturing A Pond Biologically and Chemically
When a pond's ecosystem is mature and balanced, the water is usually clear and healthy for aquatic life. This maturation process is a function of the microbiological and chemical properties of the water.
NATURAL CHEMICAL MATURATION - Microbe-Lift Barley Straw LIQUID & DRY formulations help to mature the pond with natural chemicals just as a pure mountain stream matures through the years by the introduction of natural breakdown products from trees, plants, etc. These natural breakdown products often include humic and fulvic acid and organic acids that have a natural ability to sequester, or tie up, inorganic compounds, so their concentrations in the pond don't get to levels that would unbalance the pond's ecosystem. These substances can also lead to the natural purification of the pond through a slow release of hydrogen peroxide as they react with sunlight. The hydrogen peroxide is produced at levels that help purify the water while not having any adverse effects on desirable aquatic life. The sequestering, in conjunction with microbiological cycling, provides a stable natural ecosystem in your pond.
BIOLOGICAL MATURATION The microbiological maturation process involves the development of symbiotic populations of bacteria, which stabilize the critical organic and inorganic components of the pond. The microorganisms do this through their ability to promote "biogeochemical cycles" including carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous cycles - elements critical to all forms of aquatic life. By stabilizing these components, the bacteria prevent pollution of the pond. It can take some time to accomplish this "biological maturation" in a man-made pond and may never occur as the maturation process is constantly interrupted by certain pond practices like cleaning out the pond.
Shipping
Shipping
When can I expect delivery?
- Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
- Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
- Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days
All orders are sent via Economy Road, typically through Fastway or Internet Express Couriers*. Estimated timeframes are not guaranteed. Once the order is collected by the courier, we have no control over third-party logistics and cannot make any time promises.
If you prefer a faster 🚀 shipping option, we also offer The Courier Guy during checkout in the dropdown selection. Please note that this option is not free, and you must choose it to use it. Please pay careful attention to the cutoff times and delivery timeframe for these options during checkout.
Bob Box, Pargo & PUDO Lockers
Bob Box, Pargo & PUDO Lockers
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No more waiting at home or at work for your delivery. Simply choose a collection locker or pickup point and collect your order when it suits you.
Delivery times to lockers and pickup locations typically range from 2–7 working days, depending on your location.*
Collection timeframes:
- Bob Box: Collect within 2 days of receiving your collection notification.
- PUDO Lockers: Collect within 36 hours of receiving your collection PIN or SMS notification.
- Pargo Pickup Points: Collect within 5 days of arrival at the pickup location.
If a PUDO parcel is not collected within 36 hours, it will automatically be transferred to the nearest PUDO Kiosk or Depot at no additional cost. The parcel will then be held there for approximately 14 days before being returned.
Please ensure you collect your parcel within the applicable collection period. Uncollected parcels will be returned to the sender, and additional shipping charges may apply should the order need to be resent.
