| Algae are normal species in our environment. They | | | | for their growth, they can start algal bloom with the |
| are plants like structures that grow in water. They | | | | help of sunlight. As pool owner, you should know |
| are part of the marine life. However, they can also | | | | how to avoid them. Here are some of the tips: |
| exist in soil, where light and moisture is present. | | | | 1. Check the ph of your water from time to time. |
| There are different kinds of algae and most of our | | | | You also need to have water analysis as scheduled. |
| scientists have discovered 30,000 species of it to | | | | 2. Always ensure that you filtration system is |
| date. They have important role in our ecosystem. | | | | working fine. If it has problems, improper filtration |
| One they are good sources of oxygen. They are | | | | could possibly speed up the algal bloom. The influx of |
| also source of nourishment and are important part of | | | | harmful residues from human lotions, dirt and dusts |
| our food chain. For us human beings, they have been | | | | can cause changes in water chemistry. As a result, it |
| a great part of our cosmetics, drugs and diagnostics | | | | may be favorable for their growth. |
| or experimentation. | | | | 3. Do pool scrubbing as scheduled. Doing so, rubs off |
| As much as these little species play an important role | | | | those algae sticking to your pool finishes even if they |
| in our lives, too much of them can be very annoying, | | | | are its infancy. This prevents their proliferation or |
| most especially when they exist on our pools. Yes, | | | | even slows down their growth. |
| too much of them in your backyard pool can destroy | | | | 4. When worse comes to worse, do acid washing. |
| the beauty of the water. On top of that, it becomes | | | | This is your perfect solution to remove those |
| a scary venue for swimming. On top of that, they | | | | stubborn algae as result from not using your pools |
| are also the causes why your light blue colored | | | | and having the water stagnate. |
| waters can turn lagoon-like where in you cannot | | | | 5. If you are eliminating the use of chlorine for |
| even see the bottom of the water. When it gets | | | | sanitation, it is smart that you make use of |
| too thick, you can expect other living creatures to | | | | algaecides. |
| dwell on it, as it will be a perfect habitat. On top of | | | | Having algae around is not a bad thing. However, |
| that, your pool finishes will already lose its wonders. | | | | having them around, gives other species an invitation |
| The existence of algae on your pool is already an | | | | to share your pool with you. The presence of algae |
| indicator that your water is out of balance. | | | | can also be a perfect environment for |
| Remember that algae can be brought easily on the | | | | microorganisms like bacteria to grown on. Therefore, |
| water because it may take form of a spore. | | | | it is smart to do preventive measures to stop them |
| Definitely, when the environment becomes favorable | | | | from blooming in your gorgeous pools. |