I was told this is mustard algae. It’s yellow tinted sand particle that shows up on the steps, safety ledges and pool bottom around the pool. I brush it and it turns into a mild cloudy area. Then the next day it is back. Is this actually mustard algae and if so. How to get rid of it?
Yellow grit looking sand on ledges
- Thread starter coryg
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,022
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Mustard Algae
Today We are going to show you how you can get rid of mustard algae in your pool. By following the steps in this guide and with no expensive chemicals.
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Most people who think they have mustard algae don’t actually have mustard algae. Pollen is often mistaken for mustard algae, since it often collects in very similar looking patches.
Perform the Overnight FC Loss Test (OCLT)
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SLAM - Shock Level and Maintain
We’ve all had to deal with a green pool. Clear algae from your pool with a SLAM! Read here to use shock level and maintain to clear your pool.
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