Pink (algae)? only in basket

[Cabovegas]

Pool is a year old we maintain it ourselves and realized our basket is turning pink, I believe it is some kind of mold or algae, I haven’t check the filter yet, the pool itself doesn’t look to have a pink hue to it, although it is hard to tell. What do we do? 10,000 gallon pool.

 

[duraleigh]

It is probably mold and the answer is more chlorine. Can you post a complete set of test results and we can help clear it up. How are you sanitizing the pool?

 

[ajw22]

I would remove the skimmer socks and look at your filter.

What type of filter do you have?

Post a full set of test results from your own test kit.

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[Texas Splash]

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[Cabovegas]

It is probably mold and the answer is more chlorine. Can you post a complete set of test results and we can help clear it up. How are you sanitizing the pool?

thank you so much for helping, we are at a loss, here is the most recent printout from Leslie’s

 

[Cabovegas]

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Hmm I just reviewed my account settings and it shows the filter and equipment, where else do I update it I’m on mobile

 

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[Cabovegas]

thank you so much for helping, we are at a loss, here is the most recent printout from Leslie’s View attachment 533413

After these results, my husband shocked the pool , also the cya is something we always have a problem with

 

[JamesW]

The pink is probably mold, bacteria or fungus from low chlorine.

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[Cabovegas]

I would remove the skimmer socks and look at your filter.

What type of filter do you have?

Post a full set of test results from your own test kit.

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When my husband gets home we will do that

 

[mknauss]

You have a decision to make. Do you wish to get a proper test kit and take full control of the pool water chemistry? We are here if you wish. The mold/fungus/algae is due to chronically low chlorine. Luckily, you live in an environment that green algae is hard to get. Our desert environment is pretty sterile. But regardless, the water is not safe to swim in. That low of chlorine, if correct, is unsanitary.