{"product_id":"evolution-aqua-pure-bale-in-a-bottle","title":"Evolution Aqua Pure Bale In a Bottle | 500 ml \u0026 1000 ml | Barley Straw + Beneficial Bacteria Gel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvolution Aqua PURE Bale In a Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePURE Bale In a Bottle is a natural pond enhancer inspired by traditional barley straw. The 2-in-1 gel combines matured barley straw with live beneficial bacteria to support a more stable pond ecosystem and a naturally clearer appearance — without stuffing a bale into the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional straw bale can work, but it is slow, messy, and leaves organic debris behind. This gel is pre-conditioned. Shake the bottle to wake the culture, then dose by volume each week. It is intended to start supporting the pond faster than an unconditioned bale and to do it without leftover straw in the skimmer or on the liner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong, earthy smell is normal. That odor is a sign the live culture is active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeekly maintenance in established freshwater ponds and water gardens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting beneficial bacteria while using a barley-straw style approach\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePond keepers who want the barley-straw idea without the mess\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse alongside good filtration, aeration, and a correctly sized UV sterilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is not a substitute for UV on green water, and it is not a registered algaecide. Results vary with pond volume, sunlight, fish load, temperature, and how well the pond is filtered and aerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes and coverage (when dosed as directed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoverage below is based on the standard weekly dose of 10 ml (about 2 teaspoons) per 265 US gallons. It is a capacity estimate, not a promise that one bottle will clear every pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500 ml — about 16.9 fl oz. Up to about 3,300 US gallons for 4 weeks at the standard weekly dose.\u003cbr\u003e1000 ml — about 33.8 fl oz. Up to about 6,600 US gallons for 4 weeks at the standard weekly dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalculate pond volume before dosing. Do not guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove as much existing string algae and surface debris as you reasonably can.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse when water temperature is above 50°F (10°C).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the bottle well to activate the gel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the UV sterilizer off when you dose. Leave it off for 24 hours afterward\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 10 ml (about 2 teaspoons) per 265 US gallons every week, preferably after a water change.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor ponds in full sun or ponds that already have a heavy algae load, double the dose for the first 4 weekly applications, then return to the standard rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour the measured gel near a return, waterfall, or aerator so it mixes through the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep pH above 7\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep chlorine at 0 (treat tap water before it enters the pond)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the pond well oxygenated with an air pump, diffuser, waterfall, or fountain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo regular partial water changes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun filtration consistently\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a UV sterilizer for free-floating green water; turn it back on after the wait period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFish, plants, and wildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used as directed, this gel is intended for ponds that contain fish (including koi), plants, and wildlife. It is made from natural ingredients. Do not treat a new, uncycled pond as if it were an established system. If fish show stress, increase aeration and pause dosing until the pond settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to calculate pond volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGallons = Length (ft) × Width (ft) × Average Depth (ft) × 7.48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an irregular pond, average several length and width measurements, or split the pond into rectangles and add them. Measure depth in several spots, including the middle, then average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExample: 20 ft × 12 ft × 2.5 ft × 7.48 = 4,488 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard weekly dose for that pond: 4,488 ÷ 265 × 10 ml ≈ 170 ml per week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1000 ml bottle at that rate lasts about 6 weeks at the standard dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this is not:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a copper or peroxide algaecide\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a sludge-digesting bomb (that is a different Evolution Aqua product)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a replacement for a filter or UV\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot intended to instantly clear pea-soup green water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this replace a barley straw bale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is meant to give a similar style of support in gel form, without leaving straw in the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with a UV sterilizer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Turn the UV off when you dose and leave it off for 24 hours so the live bacteria are not immediately exposed to UV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with Algae No-Mo or other treatments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not stack treatments on the same day unless the labels allow it. If you use a chemical algae treatment, wait until that course is finished and the pond is well aerated before adding live bacteria products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it smell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe culture is live. 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