What does green algae look like?
Green Algae looks like green growth usually along the walls and areas with low circulation. They feel soft and sometimes a bit slimy.
Example of green inground pool Example of green algae growing in above ground pool.
We recommend using Green Treat. Or for really bad green algae, Swamp Treat.
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What does black algae look like?
Black Algae looks like small bluish-green to almost black nodules growing on the surface where circulation is low. Example of black algae growing on plaster We recommend using Swamp Treat.
What does yellow/mustard algae look like?
Yellow/Mustard Algae looks like mustard colored growth along the walls and in the shady areas of the pool. It's light, soft and slightly slimy to the touch. Example of mustard algae growing in pool We recommend using Yellow Treat.
What does pink algae/bacteria/slime look like?
Pink Algae/Bacteria/Slime looks like reddish pink jelly-like slime growing around fixtures and the bottom of the walls. Example of pink bacteria growing along wall transition. We recommend using Pink Treat.
What does copper staining look like ?
Copper Staining looks like blue to green stains flush with the surface. To remove it, we recommend Pool Stain Treat. You can find detailed instruction on the Directions tab of the Product Page.
What does scale look like?
Scale looks like off-white or chalky build up on the surface, similar to the build up on faucets in your bathroom and kitchen.. To remove scale we recommend lowering the Total Alkalinity according to the Hamilton Index, and using Cal Treat. You can ...