Hello World! Welcome Friends! Black algae, or black spot algae as it is also called, can be a nuisance to swimmers and pool owners. This algae thrives in warm water and can grow quickly when left unchecked. The good news is that there are ways to keep the algae at bay so you never have to worry about it again! In this article, you will learn some of the most common causes for black spot algae in pools and how you can get rid of them.
Algae Needs Sunlight and Nutrients to Grow
Black spot algae will grow in your pool if it has enough sunlight and nutrients. Algae needs light to grow, so algae will grow well in open pools or ones that face the sun. Also, algae needs nitrogen and phosphorous which are typically found in pool water as a result of using chlorine tablets, bromine granules, or an automatic feeder for calcium hypochlorite.
A common cause is algae blooms that occur when there is too much algae growth due to a lack of circulation and filtration activity. This can lead to large amounts of decaying organic matter causing more algae problems across your swimming pool surface over time. This means you should make sure your filter system turns on regularly if it’s set up with a timer switch.
Black Spot Algae Can be Caused by not Keeping the Pool Clean Enough
If you don’t keep up with pool maintenance, chances are that algae will start to grow all over your pool. Algae can be a variety of different colors, but the most common algae is black algae and it appears as spots on the surface of your pool or in clumps along walls. While some algae might not seem like such a big deal, seeing leaves and stems floating around in your pool can make you want to clean those algae right away.
Some algae are only found growing inside certain parts of pools because that area gets less sunlight than other areas do during certain months of the year. Whatever the case, it causes pool algae stains to be spread all around your pool which is later a pain to clean off. That is why regular pool maintenance is crucial, especially during the months when you’re using it.
The Most Common Cause of Black Spot Algae is a Lack of Proper Chlorine in the Water
Chlorine is the main cause of algae in the pool. As mentioned above, algae cannot grow without sunlight and chlorine is what kills that algae before it has a chance to spread. If there isn’t enough chlorine in your water, algae will be able to live on for much longer than usual which leads to black spot algae growing all over your pool.
Use a Pool Brush and Chlorine to Scrub the Algae Off the Sides of your Pool
You have to use a pool brush and chlorine to scrub algae off the sides of your pool in order to get rid of it. Use a pool brush, algae remover chemicals, and water circulation in combination with one another when trying to clean algae from the surface of the pool. Use this method every day until you see that algae is no longer growing on or near the pool.
Here are the steps:
- Brush the algae off with a pool brush and scrub it until you can no longer see any algae
- Second, spray your chemical algae remover on the surface of the pool around where algae was previously growing.
- Third, turn on your circulation system and let algae remover chemicals circulate through it until you can no longer see algae growing near or around the pool
Add Some Algaecide to Kill any Remaining Algae
After the good scrub, you should use some algae killer to kill any remaining algae. Some algaecides will be a powder that you pour into the pool, while others are liquids or tablets that can go in your chemical floater (if you have one).
The most common algaecide used is chlorine, so don’t be alarmed if you see a white powder at the bottom of your pool.
To keep algae from coming back and ruining all of your hard work, it’s important to maintain an algae-free environment in your pool. That means using algaecide when necessary and having regular professional cleanings done.
Shock your Pool with Chemicals to Disinfect It
Once the pool is clean you should disinfect it. To do this you can use chlorine or non-chlorine shock. It’s important to do this in order to prevent algae from growing again. Just remember to follow the directions for your specific pool chemicals and you’ll be fine!
When algae is already in your pool it’s quite difficult to get rid of, but there are some things that can help. You should try brushing or vacuuming up as much algae as possible before applying any products. Also, follow directions and don’t use too much product!
Algae can cause a lot of problems, but now you know what causes them and how to get rid of them. Make sure you clean the pool regularly and use the right chemicals once you start cleaning. Take prevention measures so that this doesn’t happen again. Your pool will be usable once more!
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