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Why would there be brown algae on the bottom of a gunite pool and how do you get rid of it?
Algae spores float around in the air and can hit your pool at any time You can fix it by 1 shocking the pool and scrubbing the walls and floor of the pool if this doesn't clear it up just get an algaecide from your pool shop. When you vacuum the dead algae out of the pool it would be a good idea to vacuum it to waste to reduce the risk of reinfecting the pool.
How do you get rid of black algae in a drained pool?
Vigorous and INSANE cleaning. If it is truly black algae, and not another type, this is the true bane of fishkeeping. My recommendations are investing in an algae scrubber and a scraper also (not a magnetic cleaner, these are practically useless). Take out any decor that has visibly been infested and throw it away. Boil any decor that you have left. If you cannot boil it, get rid of it. Change out all of your filter media and/or cartridges. Scrub down the glass and then scrape it. Do a 20% water change. And, most importantly of all, PRAY. Because even this might not get rid of it.
What is the cause of green algae in pool?
Algae are a very simple type of plant, and like all plants they need water, food, and sunlight. There are different types, the most common being one of the varieties of green, but there is also yellow "mustard" algae, and the dreaded "black" algae which is hard to get rid of. Chlorine, Bromine, or an alternative like Baquacil is added to a pool to make it a hostile environment for algae and bacteria. If the chemical composition of the water is kept properly, algae shouldn't be able to grow in a pool. However, if the chemical level drops too far, algae can grow. They feed on phosphates and other trace chemicals in the water, and use the energy from sunlight to "power" their food-making process. One way that algae can get a "jump-start" is if there is organic debris in the pool like leaves, grass clippings, flower petals, etc. This organic debris is a prime source of fresh algae spores, and it will also react with the chlorine or other purifying chemical in the water, in effect using it up, causing the chemical levels to drop. To avoid this double-whammy, daily get organic debris out of the pool and skimmer baskets. If you have an algae problem in your pool, see your local pool store for chemicals to "shock" the pool by boosting the chlorine content briefly, an algaecide for the specific type of algae you have, and a treatment to remove the phosphates from the water to prevent future algae growth. NEGLECT.
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.
If you have a 25 thousand gallon cement pool and you are still getting spotty areas of algae on the sides of it even though you have shocked the pool twice how can you get rid of this problem?
shocking will not get rid of algae,algae feeds on phosphates so you'll have to get your phosphate level down to zero using a product a pool store sells to control this.good luck. Phosphates are only a big factor in Salt Pools, The areas with growth are not getting circulation to refresh the active chlorine. Or you are not shocking properly, If you are shocking with a chlorine base product you have to bring your chlorine levels up 10 times above current levels if you miss and only go 9.5 times is all it does is add more chloramines to your pool creating even a worse problem. I suggest using a Non Chlorine shock with it you add 1 lb for 10,000 and it always works without a bunch of calculations, and if you use to little it just works a little less plus you can swim in 20 Minutes. Available from Kenny 801-232-5893 800-488-2436 Cleaning the filter helps. k
How do you get rid of really green water in above ground pool?
Green pool water is caused by algae. To remove the algae, bring the pH level of the water to 7.8, scrub the sides and bottom of the pool, shock the water with chlorine, then vacuum up all the dead algae.
How do you rid salt water pool of black spot algae?
If there are just a few spots and you do not wish to drain the pool you must first scrape the "head" off with a wire brush or algae stone and then apply a granular/powder chlorine directly on top of the spot. If the pool is riddled with the stuff it would probably be easier to drain the pool, scrape off the heads of the black algae and then chlorine wash the pool. Let the chlorine sit for a half hour before rinsing.
How do you get rid of spiderss in a salt water swimming pool?
u could get a net and scoop it out or a boul
How do you get rid of water bugs in my salt water pool?
Put a tarp roughly as big as your pool on it overnight if it is near a garden with good hiding places for small things.
Why would there be brown algae on the bottom of a gunite pool and how do you get rid of it?
Algae spores float around in the air and can hit your pool at any time You can fix it by 1 shocking the pool and scrubbing the walls and floor of the pool if this doesn't clear it up just get an algaecide from your pool shop. When you vacuum the dead algae out of the pool it would be a good idea to vacuum it to waste to reduce the risk of reinfecting the pool.
How do you get algae out of a salt water pool?
with a hand vacuum you would be best of vacuuming it to waste in order to get rid of it Al rather then stopping it with the filter and then backwashing.
Is black spot dangerous to you if you swim in it in a pool?
No Black algae can be found every where from the shower cubicle to the the water in the sea, unless you have some particular allergy to it there is nothing to worry about. However if there is algae in the pool, it is best to get rid of it as it will effect the effectiveness of the pools disinfection system, Black algae is particularly hard to get rid of and should always be tackled is quickly as possible
Abobe ground pool water is green?
Green pool water is caused by algae growth. When chlorine levels drop below 1-parts-per-million, algae will begin to grow. To get rid of the algae, turn on the pump so chemicals will circulate through the water. Correct the pH level of the water by adding an acid or a base to bring the pH level to a 7 or 8. Clean any debris out of the pool. With a nylon brush scrub the pool, breaking up the algae. Add shock to the pool, and continue running the pump throughout the cleaning process. The water will be cloudy when the shock is first added, but will soon begin to clear. Once the water is clear, vacuum the algae from the pool.
How do you get rid of water boatmen and backswimmers in a saltwater pool I have read where BioGuard works wonders for chlorinated pools but does it work for saltwater If not what does?
Salt water pools are in fact chlorine pools part of the salt is turned into chlorine by the salt water chlorinater If it works in a normally chlorinated pool it should also work in a salt water pool. However you should check if there is any metallic ingredient like copper in it as these are not recommended in salt water pools.
How do you get rid of black algae in a drained pool?
Vigorous and INSANE cleaning. If it is truly black algae, and not another type, this is the true bane of fishkeeping. My recommendations are investing in an algae scrubber and a scraper also (not a magnetic cleaner, these are practically useless). Take out any decor that has visibly been infested and throw it away. Boil any decor that you have left. If you cannot boil it, get rid of it. Change out all of your filter media and/or cartridges. Scrub down the glass and then scrape it. Do a 20% water change. And, most importantly of all, PRAY. Because even this might not get rid of it.
How do you get rid of green algae on indoor waterfall?
Algaecide can usually get rid of algae. Unless the water in circulating there is no way to prevent algae buildup on wet surfaces.
We have an inground concrete salt water pool in Sydney have hundreds of brown lines an inch long in the pool look like dirt but when broken open hundreds of tiny red worms appear how do we get rid?
thats a bad idea to have an inground salt water pool in concrete. the salt water it self may eat away some parts of the concrete, plus the fact that its underground and contains salt it attracts worms. maybe you should pour alot of clorine in the pool to kill them, then empty out the water and start fresh.
