Why is adding beneficial soil bacteria, such as the Triton Clear Solution of value?
A. The barley straw is a wonderful product when correctly used. However, the accumulation of dead debris and fish load on the ponds bottom is often a problem. This provides a place for growth of anaerobic bacteria, and provision of unwanted nutrients for undesirable plant growth. This can also add to fish stress. The barley straw itself does not add to this accumulation of dead debris, in that if properly placed, such as use in a filter box, biofalls, or simply permitting the Triton Barley Pillow to float, promotes aerobic soil fungi to proliferate and digest the barley straw, thus leaving no accumulation of debris. Most commonly used skimmer boxes also will accept placement of the TRITON BARLEY PILLOW in them. Attempts at using bacteria have had some success in solving this problem. The limiting factor is the limited diversity of bacterial strains, pH levels the microorganisms are grown at, and the number of colonies which will grow from a given volume of bacterial solution. The stand
