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OH NO! I Have Pool Algae.
Algae are microscopic plants that can enter your pool by natural elements, such as rain and wind. They can also attach to something as common as beach toys or swimsuits. These micro-plants can quickly multiply and bloom into a big eyesore. This can pose a large problem for your pool surface and equipment if untreated.
What causes algae in pool water?
1) Low Chlorine levels
2) Sunlight
3) Heat
4) Heavy pool usage
5) Vegetation in the pool
Algae is typically caused by a lack of proper filtration or sanitation. Proper and consistent cleaning will greatly reduce algae growth in your swimming pool. Daily circulation and balanced chemicals will also help keep your water in check. A wise man once told me, “A stagnant pool is nothing less than a swamp.”
Quick tip – Take extra precaution when cleaning your pool after a pool party or bad weather. We recommend boosting the chlorine levels by using shock. Shock works best if you pour it in the water at night, eliminating the risk of burn-off from sun and heat. Make sure to brush the walls, vacuum and run the circulation before shocking your pool.
Knowing which kind of algae has taken up residence in your pool is the first step. There are literally thousands of varieties of pool algae – but for our purposes we classify pool algae according to color. Most pool algaecides will have an effect on most types of pool algae, but some treatments are specifically manufactured to fight specific strains of pool algae.
The FASTEST and MOST EFFICIENT algae removal solution is to call Sun State Pool Care now and let our expert pool algae team rectify your problem professionally. We will save you time and LOTS of aggrevation, not to meniton pool chemicals and testing.
GREEN POOL ALGAE
Green pool algae can be wall clinging, or it can be free floating. At times, it can take on a greenish-blue hue. The most common type of pool algae, green algae is also one of the fastest growing. Left untreated on a hot weekend, the bloom can rapidly take over the pool. It can be clear and almost neon green at times – or it can present itself in a cloudy, dark green color.
BLACK POOL ALGAE
The most insidious strain of pool algae, Black algae puts down roots and intends to stay awhile. Left untreated and black algae becomes almost impossible to control. Large heads or “caps” on this variety protect the organism which has made a home in tiny surface irregularities. The heads can be as small as a pencil dot, or as large as a dime. Prefers shady and out of the way locations in your pool.
MUSTARD ALGAE
Also called Yellow Algae, it has a greenish-yellow color, and attaches itself to crevices and prefers shady spots in the pool. Yellow algae tends to brush off easily, unless your pool surface is very pitted and etched. Can effectively hide itself in locations deep in the skimmer, or in your filter, away from direct contact with your chemicals and pool brush.
