My Pool is Pink!

Bacterial and algae growths occur naturally in any body of water. Most bacteria that occur in pools are not harmful, but simply cause problems such as cloudy water, green water, or unsightly buildups that can damage equipment. Some growths are very visible and can clog equipment quickly. Pink Slime, while often categorized as an algae, is actually a bacterial growth. To eliminate pink slime:

Chlorine Pool Treatment

  1. Read all treatment steps and chemical labels before beginning.
  2. Clean the filter. Backwash sand filters, change D.E., or hose off cartridge filter.
  3. Adjust pH to 7.2-7.4.
  4. Shut pump off.
  5. Brush pool walls and bottom thoroughly, including skimmer, ladder, and behind all plastic fittings. (Note: removal of drain cover and return fittings for brushing behind is recommended.)
  6. Add a dose of 16 ounces of Allied Pools Silver Algaecide directly to the pool until the recommended dosage of 16 ounces per 10,000 gallons of pool water is reached.
  7. Raise chlorine level to 3.0-5.0 ppm. Keep the chlorine level at 5.0 ppm for about one week after treatment. (1 gallon of Allied Pool Shock per 10,000 gallons of pool water.)
  8. Allow the pool to sit overnight with the pump off.
  9. Next morning, vacuum. If at all possible, vacuum to waste.
  10. Chemically clean the filter with Kleen It. Follow directions on bottle for sand, D.E., and cartridge filters.
  11. Add a maintenance dose of 4 ounces (per 10,000 gallons) Allied Pools Super Algaecide 600 5 to 7 days after treatment and each week going forward.

Biguanide Pool Treatment

  1. Read all treatment steps and chemical labels before beginning.
  2. Clean the filter. Backwash sand filters, change D.E., or hose off cartridge filter.
  3. Adjust pH to the proper range. (7.2-7.6)
  4. Shut pump off.
  5. Brush pool walls and bottom thoroughly, including skimmer, ladder, and behind all plastic fittings. (Note: removal of drain cover and return fittings for brushing behind is recommended.)
  6. Add an initial dose of 16 ounces of Biguanide Algaecide per 10,000 gallons of pool water.
  7. Add 2 gallons of Biguanide Shock per 10,000 gallons of pool water.
  8. Add Biguanide up to 50 ppm. Do not allow B level to fall below 35-40 ppm.
  9. Allow the pool to sit overnight with the pump off.
  10. Next morning, vacuum. If at all possible, vacuum to waste.
  11. Recheck your Biguanide level and add as required.
  12. Chemically clean the filter with Kleen It. Follow directions on bottle for sand, D.E., and cartridge filters.
  13. Run the filter continuously (24 hours per day) until the pool clears and subsequently 8-12 hours per day.
  14. Add a maintenance dose of 2 ounces of Biguanide Algaecide per 10,000 gallons of pool water each week going forward and after heavy rainfalls.
  15. Add a maintenance dose of 1 gallon of Biguanide Shock per 10,000 gallons of pool water each month going forward and after heavy rainfalls.

Flat Pool Gallonage (48″ Pool)

  • 12′ = 3,100 16′ = 5,500 18′ = 6,700 21′ = 9,000 24′ = 12,000 28′ = 16,500
  • 12′X24′ = 7,000 16′X24′ = 9,000 16′X32′ = 12,250 18′X34′ = 14,300 41′X21′ = 20,000