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We were having a real problem with allege. Using bottled solutions was costing way too much so I order this ball. It has kept the water clear since the day I got it. I am looking forward to a allege free summer.

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We have a waterfall feature in the yard and this has helped control the algae. I just wish it were a little smaller.

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So far I like the product! Not sure how well it is working, not had it long enough to tell! Makes life alot more simple. Just not sure when you change the barley? I need some feedback on that?!

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Use in Koi Ponds

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Barley ball quietly, unnoticeably floats in water garden that ranges from 2-3 ft deep. Keeps water crystal clear. Friendly to water plants & fish. Each spring we clean a small amount of debris from 300 sq ft pond botton and replace with new ball. Works great!

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A Feng Shui expert told us to place a 100-gallon+ fountain just east of the front door. About 2 months after placing & filling a horse trough, a little algae started to grow, so I looked into the barley ball.[...] but I wanted to try it. The water turned green, so I am not sure whether algae is still growing or not. It probably works much better in a real pond.

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We have two ponds on two acres of land and were fighting to keep the algie down using no chemicals since we have dogs who drink out of the pond and fish. Then I saw the barley ball add and decided to try it and have used it three years in a row. To put it simply it works

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I ordered three to clean up the pond we have on our property. We waited the recommended time to see improvement. We saw no improvement. Very disappointed.

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After one week in the water we noticed the algae on the waterfall rocks was diminishing. After two weeks, the algae was all gone--even in the height of summer sun and heat. Amazing! It's important to make sure it floats in the water, and doesn't wash up along the shore out of the water. Our pond is approximately 6'W x 6'L x 3' deep. I would guess we have approximately 500 gallons of water that is circulated through the total system. Our pond includes a dozen small koi (4 inch +/-) we purchased this year. The barley ball didn't seem to affect them at all. The instructions note that barley straw can use up oxygen during the decaying process, so it is critical to use the correct amount of barley straw to avoid depleting the oxygen supply in your pond and cause fish stress, but after 5 weeks, we have yet to notice any problem. To correct a problem you could add aeration or pull out the Barley ball. To use year after year you just order Barley ball refills. This works great! I'm pleased and actually surprised at the results.

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I had my backyard pond (25'X19') completely redone. Shortly after it turned dark green. Someone suggested trying "Barley Balls" to clear it. To my amazement, it cleared up in one day. Now after a few weeks it's a little discolored but fine. A great product.

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I've ordered this product in the past and have had great success with it. I used to have problems opening the ball back up to restock the barley. After reading the other persons review about using "zip" ties, I'm sure changing the barley will be a breeze!

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It cleared the pond so quickly.

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Our Barley Balls have been in our fresh water fountain (two levels) for over two weeks. It was reasonably clean when we put them in. Now we have lots of green algae and mosquito larvae breeding. These fountain ponds have no plants or fish in them. In the past we have used chlorine to keep them clean. Now we are back to chlorine. Don't understand how the Barley Balls are supposed to work?

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The Barley Ball did exactly what was advertised. Our pond was like pea soup and after two weeks, it is clear to the bottom.

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Seems to be working great

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I have a waterfall with a 1,200 gal. pool. I started using the Barley Ball about 3 weeks ago and the pool water has cleared somewhat. I believe the water will become more clear in time.

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My pond used to be very green during the warm weather season (April through October). Barley Balls have cleared the water with nothing toxic or potentially harmful. I recommend a new ball each year as they are very hard to take apart so you can use the available refill.

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Did not keep the pond clear.

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Great product

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This has not made any difference in my pond. Seems like a waste of my money. Live and learn.

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You just put it together and it helps to keep your pond clean.

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These are just the right size for me because my big dogs cannot put them in there mouths and take them out.

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We needed 2 Barley Balls for our large pond. We had cleared out a lot of reeds and cattails late last summer. This spring the pond became filled with algae. Within 10 days of use, the water was cleaner. It continues to remain clear and clean. It allows us time to plant more suitable vegetation. Very pleased with results. It is best to begin use in early spring.

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This is the simplest thing I have ever seen. So far it is working great, but I just put it in after I cleaned the pond out. I can hardly wait this summer to see how well it works. The fish love it and it doesn't bother a thing in the pond. I love the fact that it is all natural, and I am hoping I don't have to buy chemicals all summer since I have it.

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We have a large pond that was becoming overgrown with alge. We used three of the barley balls and within a week the difference was amazing! The water was clearing and the amount of alge decreased. We will continue to use the barley balls! Great product; great results!

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I have fountain fish pond with about 1500 gallons. This product doesn't do anything to prevent algae growth.

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Purchased to help keep water garden ponds free of algae - has been 3 weeks and is not doing what I expected - I still have to vaccuum the muck out on a regular basis. The plastic ball is easy to put together, but do not drop on the grass, it will crack.

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I used these barley balls for 3 years and last year I didn't replace them. My pond suffered. This year I look forward to being a happy Pond Girl.

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Have tried numerous chemicals that did not work. This product not only keeps the water clear but it is an all natural product.

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We put two in our almost 5000 gallon pond and it made a real difference in the pond clarity, The part I'm not fond of is trying to open the ball to replace the barley at end of season. However, the good outweighs the annoyance.

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We have been using the Barley Ball for a couple of years now for our 'summer only' goldfish pond. We thought we could get by til the end of the season without a new one and were very surprised what a difference it made in the 'gunk' and algae in the pond. We won't be without the Barley Ball again. The refills are not always easy to replace- wish that could be improved.

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I found the refills very hard to put in. The holes had be be lined up perfectly which was tough especially since the ball was kind of slimy. My husband came up with the brilliant idea of using zip ties to fasten the two halfs together. We just use two and it works great. I was about ready to give up before his help!

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Algae continued to grow in our pond. Don't waste your money.

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I purchased two barley balls since my pond is around 2,500 gallons. It looked promising in the beginning but it's been two weeks and the algae are coming back. I was really hoping it would work like you said but it's not. I didn't mind the price when I thought it would get rid of all the algae but since it didn't, it's too expensive.

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We are using this in the larger pond. And so far it seems to be working. The fish like it. And it looks just like the picture.

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THE BARLEY BALL WILL SAVE YOU MONEY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. YOU DO NOT NEED MUCH IF ANY ALGAECIDE TO MAINTAIN A POND THAT DOES NOT HAVE A FILTER OR COVER FROM THE SUN. IF YOU ARE AWAY FROM HOME REGULARLY AND WANT TO COME HOME TO A CLEAR POND THIS PRODUCT IS FOR YOU

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The Barley Ball has done its best to keep the algae problem under control in this So. Florida climate. It didn't eliminate the problem, but at least it's at a tolerable level. Our waterfall and pond have direct sun exposure, therefore algae breeds very quickly. Even though I've had to change the refill three times in two months, it was worth it. I've ordered more refills until we install the UV lighting system.

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We were at our wits end trying to keep our pond and koi pond somewhat algae free. The Barley Ball has done a good job; there is still algae (which I now guess is just part of having a pond), but the water is clear and not green. We put them in a little late in the season this year, but will do so at the right time next spring.
Thanks.

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The Barley Ball is used in outdoor pond with 5 Koi
It has failed to keep the water clear and I have to skim green alge from the pond every other day.
I'm really disappointed.

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Just put it in the pond and forget it. The water has never been cleaner.

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I think this product is doing a good job...think I will need to purchase another...the algae is disappearing...

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This product is easy to use and to clean. Since it moves where it wants to, it picked up an exeptional amount of algae which was terrible this year.

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This is the only product that I have found that really helps to deter algae buildup in ponds, without fussing with chemical solutions. The downside is that it is unattractive bobbing among the lilypads (a more decorative housing for the barley straw would be a great plus). Still, my pond is full of aquatic life and I have pets that love to drink from the waterfall; therefore, a truly natural, non-toxic solution is essential for me. This fits the bill. It does take awhile to do its thing, however. It is not a quick fix. Best to start with it early in the season and expect to wait a couple of weeks before seeing any significant improvement -- but it does work.

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Used barley in newly constructed pond. Clears the water well!

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Our pond has a water fall, so it is well aerated, so the alge grew just as fast as it did without the ball.

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New to having a pond. Found barley balls work wonderfully to keep pond clean and are a breeze to use. Unwrap, place in pond with float up, just that easy!!!!

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Easy to use.

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Have put them in a 1.5 acre pond to keep cleared of the heavy algae that grows each spring. Have worked very well.

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Excellent source for water clarification

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While my koi pond is cleaned and pressure washed annually, the multiple fishdo not take long to "muddy the water". The barley ball helps to maintain the clear water for me (and the fish) to enjoy.

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Its simplicity is terrific!! Just drop it in and stand back! Results were noticeable within two hours. Our pond is in full sun, so routine maintenance is a must. Once or twice a month I just remove the ball, set it in full sun for the day, and it is ready to get back to work, keeping our water clear without chemicals. Our filters are easier to maintain also, as a result.

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We are just giving the Barley Ball a try so we will be waiting to see how it works out in our pond. We had a terrible problem with pond scum last year & really wanted to keep it clear with natural products. So far so good & we're staying hopeful!

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I haven't had to clean it yet, so I don't know if that will be difficult. So far however, it does a great job in our Koi pond.

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Just tossed them in and pond gets clearer every day. You can actually see the algae disappearing.

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It's made so you can buy refills, but the ball is so difficult to open, the ball may get broken in the process.

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Could not use refill because could nodt re-fasten holder

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People who know - myself included - say the pond hasn't looked as clear in years. Thinking about buying another one to further enhance it. Beats copper sulfate (and much less costly). Thanks!

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i have been using these Barley Balls & refills for several years now. My pond stays clear and algae free all summer and fall. Refills are easy to insert. Excellent product!

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I put it in a stock tank that is spring fed. I expected it to work, the moss and algae are hanging off of it. And I wasted my money

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I buy two of these every spring for my 3000 gallon backyard waterfall/pond/brook. The pond is home to 20-30 goldfish and shubunkins. With the help of these, active beneficial bacteria, and numerous plants, the water quality stays surprisingly clear. Remember, good filtering is essential too! The only bad thing is that these plastic balls are hard to re-use, since the algae/gunk buildup make them almost impossible to re-open for cleaning. A better system for attaching the two hemispheres together should be devised. Thanks.

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We were warned the Barely Ball may not work late in the algae growing season, especially in the high desert of Southern California. However, it has clarified our 1,100 gallon koi pond within 2 weeks!

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It put the ball into my 12 year old pond and for the first time, ever, I can see the botoom of the pond and everything in it. The water is as clear as water from the tap. The fish are more energetic and I enjoy looking at the pond more than I have in the last 12 years. It really works.

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While it doesn't make the pond crystal clear, it does improve the clarity of the water. My fish are more active and the KOI's actually play with the ball, pushing it around the pond

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All you do is plop it in the pond and it begins to work its magic! Within a few days, I saw results and after a week dramatic results! Couldn't be any easier!

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I installed the barley ball into the upper reservoir of our pondless waterfall to combat our algae problem - but I did it mid-summer, instead of at the beginning of the season. So far, I can say the algae has stayed at around the same level. I am going to try again in the spring after the waterfall is clean - that will be the real test, to see if new algae is prevented from forming.

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I use it in a 800 gallon pond with Large mouth bass, and Bluegill. It works well, but you must stay ahead of the curve, this is as much preventative as it is a problem fixer.

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I wanted something to use in a natural pond, this is not it.

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the barley ball seems to work.I bought a different brand of barley for ponds and they sank to the bottom of the pond in a day. they do not smell at all. I have a spring fed pond. no algea to speak of.

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KEEP POND CLEAN AND HEALTHY FOR KOI

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Easy to use, replace and set.

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The barley ball does not keep the pond clean, and it looks ugly and fake in the water.

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Works great, but a little difficult to refill. Fish love to push it around the pond.

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I've been buying this product for a few years and it keeps the algae down in the pond. Great product.

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We now have 3 ponds and this barley ball really works wonders for keeping the pond clear. It's very long lasting as well, which means more bucks for your money.

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Did not see a change in my pond. After a few weeks this thing was really slimy. Not sure if I will clean it or toss it.

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I never would have believed this little ball could keep a big pond clean with absolutely no effort on my part. I wish I had known about the barley ball years ago!

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Does not work

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Our pond has stayed clear since we started using the Barley Ball.

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It didn't work for me. I think you need A LOT of moving water to keep it from getting funky smelling.

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The Barley Ball helped clear up my pond in less than a week.

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KEEPS POND WATER CLEAR

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I decided that I really didn't need the barley ball in my Koi pond this year. Boy, what a mistake! By the first of June my pond was full of green algae and I was spending a lot of money on liquid algae control. I ordered 2 barley balls for the pond. They had that pond clear as a bell in less than a week. It really is true "you don't miss the water 'til the well goes dry."

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I had hoped it would keep the pond clean but it does not.

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The Barley Ball has done an excellent job in keeping algae from growing in our 40 foot diameter pond. I worried that the ball would get stuck on the side of the pond but it just floats over the entire surface. I have been quite pleased with this product.

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It is unccertain to me whether the barley ball performs as advertised, and the basis for its presumed effectiveness is not documented by Gardeners' Supply Company. I cannot recognize that after inserting the barley ball in my pond it has made a significant change in the clarity of the pond. (I put the ball in the pond immediately after a powerwash cleaning of the pond substrate. [...]

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Easy to use, works well to keep pond clean

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It was supposed to remove the algae from the pond, but the algae is worse than ever. It is supposed to float on top, but the algae has completely overtaken the ball where it can just barely be seen.

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It works great for our small pond. Changing the barley ball with the refill is not as easy as I would have hoped.