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yes i have this problem, 3 years ago i treated it successfully with a copper based product. it has now returned with a vengeance and nothing has stopped the spread. i am thinking of adding copper sulphate directly to the pool, has anyone tried this? does it work? can it damage the equipment?
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∙ 14y agoAlgae will grow where the temperature range is compatible with its growth, sunlight (or another similar light source) is available, and the water contains the protein building blocks that are required for cellular development. The presence of salt in the water will not prevent, or even impede, the growth of algae species that can grow in salt water (which is many of them). This answer is cryptic and unhelpful in proportion with the lack of details provided in the question. Hope that helps.
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Can a pool get orange algae?
Yes, a pool can get orange algae.
What do you do if your pool has green algae and black algae spots?
If it is genuine 'black algae' it is very difficult to remove without emptying the pool and gouging the black algae out of the pool surface. Other algae can be removed by shocking the pool, filtering continuously and brushing walls while maintaining a good sanitizer level.
Where is Golden-Brown Algae found?
Golden Brown Algae is mostly found in saltwater and some are found in freshwater
An overpopulation of saltwater algae is called a?
An algal bloom.
Are algae helpful?
Not if you have a pool. If you have a pool you will learn to hate the stuff. Certain types of algae may provide health benefits in humans. Algae can also be used as an energy source.
If you swim in saltwater does your hair turn green?
In the Ocean, no it wont. However, in a saltwater pool that is'nt cleaned often, the algae can grow in your hair and turn it green.
Does saltwater system require a covered pool?
No, a saltwater pool does not need to be covered.
What is purple algae in a saltwater fish tank?
It is called coraline algae.
Why does your pool smell of algae?
cause of the algae in your pool! c.s.
Can a pool get orange algae?
Yes, a pool can get orange algae.
What is in sea water that is not in a saltwater pool?
Aside from all kinds of microbes algae and a few other compounds there is not too much difference aside from the fact that sea water is far saltier then pool salt water.
Can saltwater pool harm you?
no
Can you attach a saltwater system to a proseries pool?
You can attach saltwater system to non-Intex pro series pool.
What kind of plants live in saltwater?
Seaweed, algae
Can community pool be saltwater?
no it is v.s. the law saltwater is bad to drink
Will the spray from your saltwater pool cleaner harm your plants?
I don't think there is such a thing as a "SALTWATER POOL CLEANER". You may have a pool cleaning device that works in either a salt pool or a standard no salt pool.
What do you do if your pool has green algae and black algae spots?
If it is genuine 'black algae' it is very difficult to remove without emptying the pool and gouging the black algae out of the pool surface. Other algae can be removed by shocking the pool, filtering continuously and brushing walls while maintaining a good sanitizer level.
