Since the dawn of pools, chemists and scientists have worked tirelessly to produce an effective solution to all algae problems, called algaecide. An algaecide is a chemical treatment product that kills and prevents algae growth. This product is quite effective since it’s not affected by mineral content, pH, sunlight, and water temperature, which often affect the chlorine in your swimming pool. There are 3 common types of pool algae, but we will look at 4 types: Green Algae – Also known as blue-green algae, this is the most common kind, and all it needs to develop is warmth, water, and sunlight. Yellow Algae – This is another form of blue-green algae which is colored with yellow carotenoids. It can grow without sunlight and is chlorine resistant. Black Algae – It is a strain of green algae that love plaster pools, where it puts down roots. A thick multi-layered cover protects it from chlorine and the majority of algaecides. Red Algae – Also called pink slime...
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