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Can you recommend a good algaecide for getting rid of black algae?
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∙ 15y ago
add a poly 60 or a 7% copper based algaecide if you dont have a heater on the pool.
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How do you get rid of algae?
Black light, Lava rocks, Running the filter, Getting a algae fish
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.
How can you remove black algae stains from the floor in the deep end of a vinyl lined inground pool?
Black algae is very hard to get rid of You need to get down there with something an scrub the surface of the algae. this will damage it so that algaecides will be able to penetrate it Hit the pool with a suitable algaecide you will be able to get this at your pool shop and also try putting some dry chlorine in a sock and place it directly on the worst affected areas, leave it for a while and see what happens.
How can you remove an organism growing in the pool that looks like black spots of fine dirt but will vacuum or brush off?
You have mustard algae. Have your local pool store test for phosphates. I can almost guarantee you have them. This makes you a candidate for mustard algae. You should try a product that removes phosphates. LoChlor's Algaecide and Starver Treatment is the best.
How do you treat black or brown algae in a plaster swimming pool?
Black Algae is the toughest of all to get rid of The best thing to do wit it is scrub it so that the waxy surface of it is thoughtfully damaged then shock the pool and hit it with a strong algaecide. A pool shop will be able to recommend the right product to do this.
How do you treat black algae in pool?
Finding Black algae in the pool is bad news for any pool owner. This stuff needs to be handled as quickly as possible, because if you wait it will turn into a major disaster. Getting rid of Black algae requires some hard work because it has a waxy coating that protects it against chlorine and algaecide. There is no easy way to get rid of black algae. It will take manual work , the right chemicals and vacuuming to eliminate this stuff To handle black algae spots you will need: a stiff pool brush, chlorine tablets and algaecide. These directions are not for a vinyl-lined pool. Do not swim in your pool during the black algae spot treatment. Shutting of the pool pump will help in preventing the further spread of the Algae during treatment, Each black algae spot needs to be brushed with a stiff brush in order to break the protective waxy surface. Use a chlorine tablet spot treats the black algae spot (not on vinyl lined pools). Then pour concentrated all-purpose algaecide on the spots Leave the dissolved algaecide and chlorine on the black algae spot over night. If you would rather use chlorine granules just get some old socks to put it in and place it on the spots instead On the following day loosen the dead algae spots and vacuum to waste. Do not put it through your filter, as there is no guarantee you killed all of it. Repeat the procedure for any further spots you see it because you need to stay on top of this stuff if you have been blessed with it. If there are still some black algae spots you should repeat the process. After vacuuming to waste set to rinse, rinse for a minute or so and then to filter start filter pump for circulation. Adjust pH. And keep the chlorine level adjusted to 7.2 - 7.6) to prevent it from happening again. Keep your chlorine residual at 1.0-3.0ppm.
What is the best treatment for black algae which is just beginning to manifest in your pool and once controlled how do you keep it from returning?
Black Algae presents in 1 to 3cm black (or dark blue green) spots, It forms in a layers. the first layer may be killed by chlorine but protects further layers from destruction. This form of algae is slow growing and hardy. It is extremely chlorine resistant. to treat Black algae. Turn of the pump,Brush the algae spots thoroughly with a hard brush. then use chlorine tablets to treat the algae spots individually (this is not recommended for vinyl pools). Pour a concentrated all purpose algaecide on the algae spots. Leave it overnight. Restore water circulation, brush dead algae and vacuum it to waste. You may have to repeat the process .when you are finished, check the water balance shock the pool and make sure that you keep the chlorine up to it to help prevent further out breaks.
What is the largest brown algae?
Some of the types of algae are staghorn algae, black brush or beard algae, green spot algae, and green thread hair algae. Other types of algae are green water algae, and black green algae.
Our pool has just developed black algae in the last couple of months. We are in the process of getting a quote to have it taken care of. In the mean time can it make us ill at all as we use the pool?
No it shouldn't be a problem Black algae occurs naturaly in many places such as the shower and there is heaps of it in the sea. Hummm, you waited two months to do something about the algae. Yuk
Is black algae a bacteria?
yes
How do you get rid of black spot in a concrete pool?
Black algae is very tough, it sends roots into the concrete of concrete pools. before bombing it with strong algaecide destroy as much of it as you can with an steel or copper brush and vacuum the remains to waste the next day when the water has settled down. You are better of not letting the stuff into your filter as it may may reappear if it not entirely dead.
If you have a severe black algae problem that you have been mitigating for years and can't get rid of can getting a very dark blue liner help to hide the black algae stains?
In a word ~ NO. If the algae bloom is that severe maybe a replaster is in order. Sounds like you need to be more diligent on chemistry in the pool along with proper filtration among other things. Sounds like a problem of neglect. Black algae will bore into the plaster unlike green algae. It is very difficult to get rid of especially on rough plaster. You cannot cover over it or paint over it. Oh, the dark blue liner or any liner can and will cover and hide the algae problem but you will still have the algae problem and in fact compound the problem. The algae could bore through the new liner and then where will you be - - right back in the same boat. k
