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Test your water for phosphates. Leaves contain it and phosphates are a growth nutrient for algae. Always use a sodium bromide based algaecide when dealing with yellow algae. (Yellow/brown/mustard algae is chlorine resistant.)
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Can you swim in a pool if it has red algae?
No. That would be a bad choice.
Should you swim in a pool full of algae?
i don't see the problem with swimming in a pool of algae i wound not swallow it thought! it may not be good for u
Why is there yellow algae forming in the bottom of your cement pool?
Sounds like mustard algae. Usually happens after a lot of rain or warm weather.
What is yellow algae and how do you recognize it?
Yellow algae, also known as mustard algae, is a type of algae that commonly grows in swimming pools. It appears as yellow or mustard-colored patches or streaks on pool surfaces, walls, or steps. It can be recognized by its slimy texture and ability to cling to surfaces, as well as its resistance to brushing and chlorine treatment.
How do you treat mustard algae in a softswim pool?
Mustard algae is usually a sighn of heavy metals like copper in your pool water. You can spend a considerable amount of money trying to resolve the issue, but you may find that simplest solution is to empty the pool and start all over. Stay away from cheap algae removal and copper based coagulants products as they can actually create more problems . Regards Louis
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.
Why is your pool getting yellow around it?
Beacause chlorine is not being put in which is making it turn yellow :)
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.
Can you swim after adding algae control?
According to many labels on most algicides, you don't have to wait. Actually from the pool guy at the pool store, it will help to mix in the algicide. Just be sure to take a shower when you are done swimming, and make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients before you swim.
Will turning up your salt water chlorinator kill algae?
Generally, yes, although you might need to shock the pool to kill the algae and then maintain a higher level of chlorine than you were (assuming the level of chlorination was too low). Also check the pool pH, and never swim in a pool that's excessively chlorinated.
When can you swim after adding algicide and shock?
A person can go swimming in a pool a few minutes after adding algae treatment and shock to the water. This is provided that a low dose was used. The manufacturers of the algae treatment recommend that a person waits 45 minutes to an hour to swim after adding a normal dose.
