What is Yellow Algae?
Algae are living creatures that multiply quite efficiently when conditions are optimal. These conditions include warmer temperatures, lots of sunshine and an imbalance in pool water that leaves chlorine levels lacking. Yellow algae most frequently shows up on the shady side of the pool and it can be resistant to the typical chlorine levels. Yellow algae cause major headaches for a pool owner. Algae can clog filters and use up chlorine that is needed to keep other contaminants at bay. It is important to hit yellow algae as hard as you can and as fast as you can to ensure it goes away completely and doesn’t return. Hard Hitters A shock treatment is the first step in eliminating yellow algae. Some experts recommend shocking the pool with as much as triple the amount usually used. Every algae also requires treatment with an appropriate algaecide. However, the best choice for green algae is not going to work as well for the more stubborn yellow variety. You need to use an algaecide specific
