Episode 14: Pool Algae: What Actually Kills It (And Why You Probably Don't Need Algaecide) | The Pools Scientific Podcast

Your pool can test high on free chlorine and still turn green. This episode walks through the full life cycle of a pool algae bloom, how it stays dormant for weeks, why it seems to appear overnight, and what actually happens at the cellular level when it dies. We cover all four types you'll actually run into, green, mustard, black, and pink slime, plus the real chemistry behind the cyanuric acid to chlorine ratio that determines whether a bloom takes hold in the first place. ...