How To Treat Pool Algae

Constant filtration is also a must to prevent algae from growing.

How To Treat Pool Algae

Algae can make a pool cloudy, clog filter systems and make pool surfaces slippery. The three most common colors of algae are green, black, and yellow (mustard). The best way to avoid an algae problem is to keep at least 1.0 ppm of free chlorine in pool water at all times. Constant filtration is also a must to prevent algae from growing (run filter at least 8 hours daily).

Water Color Green Algae Black Algae 
Appearance Green color, sometimes green spots on liner
or entire body of water will be green. 
Black color, sometimes black spots on liner
or entire body of water will be black. 
Cause Insufficient chlorine levels and
or inadequate filtration time. 
Insufficient chlorine levels and or
inadequate filtration time. 
Treatment STEP 1:
Check ph and alkalinity
and adjust if necessary.
STEP 1:
Check ph and alkalinity
and adjust if necessary.
STEP 2:
Treat pool water with one of
the chemical packages below.
STEP 2:
Treat pool water with one of
the chemical packages below.
STEP 3:
Brush liner and vacuum pool.
STEP 3:
Brush liner and vacuum pool.
STEP 4:
Retest ph and alkalinity and
repeat treatment if necessary.
STEP 4:
Retest ph and alkalinity and
repeat treatment if necessary.
Treats pools with
5,000-10,000 Gallons
Green Algae Package 1
(2) Pool Shock (10 oz.)
(1) Algaecide (1 qt.)
(1) Turbo Shock (1 lb.)
(1) Algaecide 60% (1 qt.)
Treats pools with
10,000-20,000 Gallons
Green Algae Package 2
(3) Pool Shock (10 oz)
(2) Algaecide (1 qt.)
Black Algae Package
(2) Turbo Shock (1 lb.)
(2) Algaecide 60% (1 qt.)

Pool Capacity Cheatsheet

Pool Size Capacity (Gal.) Pool Size Capacity (Gal.) 
12 Round3,0008x12/14 Oval2,500
15 Round5,0008x15/16 Oval3,000
18 Round7,5008x19 Oval3,500
21 Round10,00010x16 Oval3,500
24 Round13,00010x18/19 Oval4,000
27 Round17,00010x21 Oval5,000
30 Round21,00012x16 Oval4,500
33 Round25,00012x17/18 Oval5,000
12x20/21 Oval6,500
12x24/27 Oval7,500
14x20 Oval7,500
15x24 Oval8,500
15x26 Oval9,000
15x30 Oval10,500
16x32 Oval12,000
18x33 Oval14,000
18x40 Oval17,000
21x43 Oval24,000

Please note: Pool calculations below have been rounded off to be used as a quick guide for easy pool maintenance. For exact calculations please use our pool volume calculator.

Green Algae Package 1

The Green Algae Package 1 contains everything you need to clear up green algae. The only reason green algae has entered your pool is because of lack of chlorine and filter use. Use the following products to resolve this problem.

Green Algae Package 1

Black Algae Package

Algaecide 60 Plus is used to control and prevent the growth of algae in swimming pools and spas. Algaecide 60 Plus is specially formulated to destroy black, blue-green, pink and green algae. TurboShock works extra fast to combat algae and bacteria. It dissolves more quickly and completely and keeps pool water sparkling clean and clear with less work.

Black Algae Package

Mustard Algae Package 1

Eclipse3 has been proven to perform extremely well in three main areas; it eliminates algae growth and reduces your use of chlorine, clarifies the water while maintaining a proper pH level. TurboShock works extra fast to combat algae and bacteria. It dissolves more quickly and completely and keeps pool water sparkling clean and clear with less work.

Mustard Algae Package 1