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Based on your pictures and your description of "(If i brush the stuff it puffs up into a cloud and dissipates) which makes me believe it isnt sand. And it doesn't seem coarse when i feel it in my skimmer sock. It kinda feels slimy but not super slimy," It is like the mustard algae I deal with...

I have had mustard algae that looks like that. It has looked like sand and even small piles of dirt. My filter is DE also. It could possibly be that.

I agree about the design. I was told that I couldn't change them out until we change the liner. That's going to be quite a ways off. I am going to start saving down to pennies because I want them replaced as well as the skimmers and fiber optic lights.....all possible culprits.

Our pool came with the house when we bought it and it is a vinyl liner pool with steps similar to those. I often wonder if the open space on either side was once sealed. I can only go slightly in with any brush. Last year, I had a black dust cloud come out similar to what you said. But, I don't...

Hi Matt I was tired when I responded and I realized it might help if I clarify what I did in an attempt to prevent the yo yo effect (even though the dose was small for my size of pool). Btw...the reason I keep using the Aquafinesse is due to its effect on biofilm. And...it seems to have...

Hi Matt I held off on using this method due to being aware of how the NaBr works. Unfortunately, there are places that I cannot physically get to in the pool in order to brush.....which complicates the process for me. I am only using 1/4 the dose recommended of the 88% NaBr for my size of...

Mice, voles, birds, snakes, opossum, rabbit, frogs, tons of different types of insects, large black wolf spiders.....several that have had their back side covered in babies...ugh! We did manage to rescue a chipmunk :)

Hi Maddie! Okay....this is the only thing that has worked for me so far. Before I started my treatment, I manually vacuumed the pool; cleaned the filter; and cleaned the salt cell. I made sure my pH was 7.2, TA was within range, CYA at 45, CH min of 200, salt level appropriate for my SWG, and...

I don't understand why Donldson put the HaHa emoji under my original post.

I think most will agree that this is a definite agree to disagree topic on TFP. But here it goes.....There are some members who, for whatever reason, use TFP method for getting rid of mustard algae (the dreaded "it could be pollen, dirt, or sand") but it constantly reappears. I will up front...

I thought I'd check the Deep End out and I am glad I did! It is so nice to see you on here frustratedpoolmom!! The experts on here are all nice, helpful, and knowledgeable but I sure do miss seeing you, Waterbear, ChemGeek, JasonLion and others chiming in. There were some really interesting...

Have you had any changes or improvement?

I'm sorry to say that your pictures look just like my pool looked like when I couldn't keep it away. It behaved the same way in my pool and my journey was a frustrating one also. If you used your auto pool cleaner during the outbreak, use a bleach solution to clean it thoroughly.

I am glad to see that you are not dealing with mustard algae. It can be a pain in the you know what and tends to reappear after opening. For me, I finally found a method I am happy with that is working. Thanks for updating me :)

I'll try to post one later today.