No algae, but BUGS

[adamt]

I opened up my skimmer this morning and saw a few tiny worms, a couple of rolly pollies, and a few other little bugs just moving around.

Here are my test results from last night:

FC 3.6
pH 7.8
TA 100
CH 300
I didn't test CYA because I just refilled my pool on saturday and added CYA sunday.

With a FC level like that, how are these bugs alive? Do I need to SLAM?

Thanks

 

[pooldv]

No, we get some bugs in the pool. It is worse at different times. There seems to be a season for each bug. We are getting earthworms right now. Just keep the baskets emptied and bugs scooped off the bottom.

Numbers look pretty good.

If your PH is still rising from the new pool you can let your TA get a little lower, like between 60 and 80. It might help your PH stabilize.

 

[Texas Splash]

I removed 3 spiders yesterday from the skimmer that I could swear had saddles on their back. Texas HUGE!