How Do You Clear Algae On An Above Ground Pool?
Pond algae is the green slime that covers the water of a pond. It turns clear, crystal water to a smelly mess. Algae are actually small plants that have no roots. They can float at the surface of a pond or attach to the sides or bottom of other plants. Microscopic algae and the larger forms of algae, which attach to the bottom and sides of a pool, detract from the look and cleanliness of the water. When that happens, most pool owners are eager to get rid of the algae in their pond. Check your pond. A color change from clear greenish water to a thick soupy green means algae are blooming. Confirm the bloom. Attach a pie pan to a yardstick, and submerge it in the pond water. Dip the yardstick to a depth of 24 inches. If the pie pan is no longer visible, you have a microscopic algae bloom. Identify another form of algae. Look for long strands of algae growing up from the bottom of your pond in finger-like arrangements. These indicate a bloom of green filamentous algae. Introduce a microbia
