Will muriatic acid kill algae

Answer 1

Muriatic acid will lower the Ph of the water in a swimming pool which may be helpful if the pH is too low, However the best way to kill algae in the pool is to try shocking it first and failing that get algaecide. as a last resort use a clarifier making sure you follow the instructions on the container.

Answer 2

Muriatic acid is commonly used in aquaponics, particularly in regions with very hard water and high PH. It takes very little; 3 oz will bring 55 gals of water down from 8.4 to 6.9. Never add it straight to a tank with fish. Always dilute it first, then add the diluted water.

Answer 3

Muriatic acid is hydrochloric acid and generally produced from vitriol and common salt. We live in Algarve, Portugal and grow hydroponically all year round Muriatic acid is freely available here from drogarias (hardware shops) 5 litres for around €3 and it works a treat no problems in our NFT system. Also cleans the scale from boilers, kettles and other hot water systems and lowers PH in our swimming pool.

Answer 4

No. It takes chorine or non-chlorine shock to kill algae. An algaecide is usually used in conjunction with shock to kill algae.