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It can be pink, black or green, but whatever colour and form it comes in, it’s never nice to take a dip in a swimming pool filled with algae. Here we’ve collated all of our informative posts on algae in one handy, all-inclusive hub, so you can put an end to your swimming pool algae issues for good.

The Pool Algae Blog Post Catalogue

How to Deal with Pink Algae 

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When you think of algae, images of green sludge like build-up probably come to mind. So, it may come as a surprise when candyfloss pink coloured residue starts appearing in your water. Ok, technically this isn’t algae and the name is slightly misleading, but this genus methylobacterium reaction is pink.

Either way, it’s easy to remove with the right pool chemicals and a healthy dose of elbow grease. Learn exactly what it is and how to treat it here.

How to Deal with Black Algae in Your Swimming Pool

Black algae is one of the hardest forms to remove, but it’s not impossible. Take a look at this blog post to learn what black algae is, how to prevent it and how to treat it once it’s established.

How to Clean the Bottom of a Pool

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How do you clean a pool? By adding chemicals to the water or by draining it completely and scrubbing it. This blog post will let you in on the tricks of the trade, explaining what the sediment ‘dirt’ is that builds up at the bottom and how you can fight it with one clever chemical.

A Guide to Algae - What is it? How Can I Beat it?

Not sure which pool algae you have or how it differs from the other kinds? Here we describe the major strains, so whether you have a green swimming pool or black dirty looking stains, you can identify what it is and how to remove it.

How to Calculate the Chemicals Required in Your Pool

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All of our pool chemicals have usage guidelines printed on the packaging and this post is an example of how we calculate these recommendations. Things to consider before grabbing your calculator: how big is your pool and what is the water clarity like?

Let’s Talk About Pool Algae

Do you have a question about the algae in your pool that we haven’t answered in the above posts? Then tweet us your queries @onlinepoolchems and our online pool chemical experts will be happy to help.       (images: Qfamily under CC BY 2.0, jeremyparr under CC BY-SA 2.0, Dr Sahay under CC BY-SA 3.0)