Algae & Outbreaks
Chlorine Reads Zero After Using a Sodium Bromide Algaecide
Objective This guide explains why your chlorine levels drop to zero after using a sodium bromide-based algaecide and provides the exact steps to restore a stable sanitizer level in your pool. The "Bromine Bank" and Chemical Demand If you recently ...
Pink Slime (Pink Algae) in Your Pool
Objective This guide helps you properly identify pink slime in your swimming pool and provides the exact chemical and physical treatment required to completely eradicate this persistent bacterial growth. The Truth About the Pink Stain It is commonly ...
Persistent Mustard Pool Algae
Objective This guide helps you identify stubborn mustard algae (yellow algae) and outlines the targeted chemical and physical steps to eradicate it from your pool and prevent its return. Educational Context: The Resiliency of Yellow Algae If you feel ...
Vinyl Pool Liner Stains (Vinyl Plague)
Objective This guide helps you diagnose mysterious dark stains on the bottom of your vinyl liner pool and provides the specific chemical steps needed to treat soil fungus (often called "Vinyl Plague"). The Truth About Vinyl Plague If you own a vinyl ...
Swimming Pool Algae Identification
Objective This guide helps you accurately identify the specific type of algae blooming in your swimming pool and provides the exact, results-oriented steps to eradicate it quickly. The Biology of Pool Algae It is a common misconception that all pool ...