I think I have mustard algae. Yellow bottom, brushes off, water looks green. I have kept my pool at shock level for two days. It is no longer grass green but a dull color with yellowish bottom. I keep reading mustard algae requires a different shock level is that true or is 15 good enough. I know bleach is a cheaper alternative but starting to get pricey.
mustard algae
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Sure it's not just pollen??? Does it stir up really easy, disappear off the bottom, and remain in suspension? Gonna need a full set of test numbers to help diagnose for you.
TC 15
FC 15
pH 7.5
TA 110
Calcium Hardness 225
Stabalizer 40
and the pool bottom feels grainy
FC 15
pH 7.5
TA 110
Calcium Hardness 225
Stabalizer 40
and the pool bottom feels grainy
bring the FC up to around 20, brush the yellow spots as often as you can, run pump 24/7 and I'll bet you have a clear pool very soon.
Importantly, keep your FC up higher than you have been for the rest of the season. There is no sanitizer cheaper than bleach, I believe. Sure, you can split fine hairs and maybe find a deal but bleach is the best overall.
Importantly, keep your FC up higher than you have been for the rest of the season. There is no sanitizer cheaper than bleach, I believe. Sure, you can split fine hairs and maybe find a deal but bleach is the best overall.
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