As in, where does the spark of life for algae come from? My very sciency daughter asked me that over the weekend. I really didn't know the answer. I understand that contaminated equipment/pool toys could bring it in. But assuming that you are only in your own pool and don't have contamination from another pool, where does algae come from? Does it blow in from contaminated pools?
Where does algea come from?
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Algae spores are about everywhere. Blowing in the wind. Tracked in from puddles. Carried by bugs and birds. It gets around.
Thanks! Hard to believe that there is algae blowing around so much when it is as dry as it is! But I guess it wouldn't be one of the oldest life forms if it weren't tough stuff!
Fill any vessel, put it in the Sun for long enough...voila! Algae. Yes, it's primitive and will be with us from here out.
It's always just waiting for a chance to green up your pool.
It's always just waiting for a chance to green up your pool.
