So the last time I got algae I blamed it on my broken pump. This time I have no idea how it happened. I know you all will want test numbers so here goes:
CYA 80
PH 7.8
FC 6-10 (I check FC every couple of days and it is ALWAYS between 6-10. I adjust my SWG as needed)
CC 0
CH 225
TA 70
The last time I got an algae bloom I decided to keep my FC a little higher (6-10) whereas before I would keep it at 4-6. I figured why play with fire? Well apparently it didn't help because I've got an algae bloom starting! Ugh. I first noticed the water was just a touch cloudy and not it's usual sparkly self. Then when I brushed I noticed the dust kicking up on the bottom and sides (dust never collects on the sides, only algae)
So I'm starting a SLAM again but I can't figure out why this keeps happening?!?! My only guess is that I don't brush enough. I brush maybe once a week in the Summer but I slack off in the fall and winter due to lower water temps. Even then I will run my robot every other week or so. Am I missing something else?!?!
I run my pump 6 hours a day during the summer and 4 hours a day when Fall hits if that matters
CYA 80
PH 7.8
FC 6-10 (I check FC every couple of days and it is ALWAYS between 6-10. I adjust my SWG as needed)
CC 0
CH 225
TA 70
The last time I got an algae bloom I decided to keep my FC a little higher (6-10) whereas before I would keep it at 4-6. I figured why play with fire? Well apparently it didn't help because I've got an algae bloom starting! Ugh. I first noticed the water was just a touch cloudy and not it's usual sparkly self. Then when I brushed I noticed the dust kicking up on the bottom and sides (dust never collects on the sides, only algae)
So I'm starting a SLAM again but I can't figure out why this keeps happening?!?! My only guess is that I don't brush enough. I brush maybe once a week in the Summer but I slack off in the fall and winter due to lower water temps. Even then I will run my robot every other week or so. Am I missing something else?!?!
I run my pump 6 hours a day during the summer and 4 hours a day when Fall hits if that matters