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    Black algae? Help

    Thanks all. Some responses to the above questions / comments: The pool water is clear. It's not dirty or cloudy. The pictures must just not be accurate. Yes we are keeping up with the maintenance. We just cleaned the filter this morning and it was not green or black. It was a little dirty, but...
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    Black algae? Help

    I'm attaching pics of the whole pool and the systems. When I rub a vitamin C tablet on it, where I rub comes off. I have also left a few to dissolve (it's pretty deep so it's hard for me to do).
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    Black algae? Help

    I've taken some additional photos. These spots were not there yesterday when I added the algae killer. I have a stain test kit on order but it's not here til Wednesday. Since the path for treating algae seems almost the opposite than copper stains, what is recommended in the meantime? I've not...
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    Black algae? Help

    Hi All. I noticed yesterday for the first time some blackish spots / smudges on the bottom of the pool. I've been testing chemistry every day, and other than battling high ph (new gunite pool), chemistry has been good and water has been crystal clear all summer. I went to Leslies and they tested...
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    Construction completed - we love our new concrete pool - 8 months start to finish

    Man, that's gorgeous. You did a great job blending it with your yard. Do you mind sharing the depths of your pool and the color of the surface?
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    Diamond Brite Steel Blue

    Hello Everyone! Has anyone used Diamond Brite Steel blue for their gunite pool surface and if so can you share photos? We love the look in the few photos we have seen, but our only concern is that it will be too dark in the deep end. We were originally planning to use French grey until we saw...