there's algae all over the sides of the pool and not much in the water
2007-07-25 06:25:39 · 4 answers · asked by ivan584 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Hi Ivan, boy do I know this project! We had a beautiful 800 gallon, waterfall in our back yard, under a tree with sticky seeds that fell year-round. It's first name was green! So, I can tell you that pool supply companies, and some home or hardware stores carry algaecides that will do the job.
Preventative measures are the best. Use the pool sweeper to sweep down the sides of the pool daily. You can buy automatic sweepers, but you do need to check that they are doing the job -following them up at least weekly is best. If a lot of leaves get into the pool, remove them daily. If not so many get in the pool, every few days is good. But if the leaves build up, so will the algae. Make sure children, pets, and guests understand they must not go in the pool muddy or even a little dirty -that's what eats up your chlorine.
It's important to check the chlorine levels daily. This is the best thing you do to keep the pool safe and healthy. Don't skip this! Pool services abound, so you don't have to do all these things yourself. If you have a tree with small leaves near the pool, or where it's leaves get blown into the pool, remove it. If there are small gardens around the pool, exchange small-leaved shrubs for larger leaved shrubs, put down landscape fabric (NEVER black plastic) around the shrubs, and cover with a 4" layer of rock. Bark can be blown into the pool by wind.
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2007-07-25 06:52:05 · answer #1 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Home Depot and buy some algae-cide. They sell them in bottles; they come in liquid form and you pour it in the pool a couple times a week, and keep the pool running so the water can circulate. Take a broom or scrub brush and try to brush some of the algae off yourself if you can.
2007-07-25 06:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by Exotic traveler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, and no, they come in many different types, some are the same concentration and chemical as aquarium products and some aren't . algae is better controlled with proper aquarium care
2016-05-18 01:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by layla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, treat it with a heavy dose of chlorine
2007-07-25 06:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by heavymetalrick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋