Jojane, let's give you some good advice to get rid of that green okay? The following step will work:
1 - You must have the proper test kit. The proper test kit (i.e. TF-100 or Taylor K-2006) is the foundation of your pool care. Why these kits? We've learned through personal experience that you cannot reply on pool store testing, test strips, or simple over-the-counter kits. They simply do not read Free Chlorine (FC) or Cyanuric Acid (CYA) levels accurately or to the high levels we need. If you do not have a TF-100 or Taylor K2006 test kit, it should be your #1 priority.
2 - Golden rule - Avoid the pool store for testing, advice, or many of their quick-fix products. You simply won’t get the advice/service you deserve and you will waste money on products your pool doesn’t need. Do not add anything to your pool other than what is advocated by the TFP site or its experts. You’ll have a happier pool, spend less time maintaining your pool, and probably save some $$ in the process. No more bags-of-shock!
3 - Until you receive your own test kit, simply add one gallon of regular (generic is fine) bleach to your water each day. It won't totally clear it up, just try to keep it from getting worse right now.
4 - Start reading the SLAM page at
Pool School - SLAM - Shock Level And Maintain. This page is what will clear your algae - but you need that test kit!
Once you receive your kit, post a full set of numbers (FC, CC, CYA, pH, TA, and CH) and we can help you better.
Also, please add your pool info to your signature by going to the top of the TFP web page (just under the Pool School button) and select "SETTINGS". On the next page look to the left for a menu bar that says, “MY SETTINGS” and go to "EDIT SIGNATURE" to enter your pool and equipment info there. It will help us later.