Water bugs possible without algae?

[Uncle Flappy]

I found about half a dozen water bugs in two corners of my pool today (roughly 12 in all). I am diligent with balancing my water although admittedly I have been neglecting the sweeping portion of maintenance. I had a fair amount of ocotillo leaves and other vegetation settled to various places on the floor. Today I remedied that both with the Dolphin robot and an old fashioned pool broom.

Here are my current readings. Note that I added a little MA yesterday because the PH rose above 7.8:
FC 7
CC 0
CA 80
TA 60
PH 7.6
Salt 3400
Temp: 66


Pool looks crystal clear and passes the dime test. Suppose I can try an OCLT but my CC has remained at zero for quite a while.

So, my question. With the water temperatures cooling and a fairly balanced pool, do I need to SLAM?

Thoughts?

- Flappy

 

[duraleigh]

No SLAM needed but elevate your FC to about 12-15 and hold it there for a couple of days. That should get rid of the bugs and any organics that managed to survive your 7 ppm FC.

Resume normal levels if everything is clean and clear.

 

[Uncle Flappy]

Thanks, Dave, I’ll give it a shot. I appreciate the help.

- Bill