There is no such thing as actual black algae. It is just a name given to crystallized green algae. Green algae that can not flourish will die and crystallize and try to grow again and again in the same spot forming those black buds. Usually you will get black algae from keeping a constant level of chlorine say 3 to 5 ppm's and not shocking (Raising the chlorine level over 10 ppm's) the pool often enough.
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∙ 6y agoThere is no such thing as actual black algae. It is just a name given to crystallized green algae. Green algae that can not flourish will die and crystallize and try to grow again and again in the same spot forming those black buds. Usually you will get black algae from keeping a constant level of chlorine say 3 to 5 ppm's and not shocking (Raising the chlorine level over 10 ppm's) the pool often enough.
When treating Black algae, it is important to note that the algae will grow "roots" into the pool's surface and therefore, the areas where the algae is growing needs to be vigorously brushed and retreated until it is removed. High chlorine levels, such as noted above, must be maintained for several days for best results.
Also keep in mind that Black algae will "use" any bio-films growing on pool surfaces. Especially concrete or plaster finish pools. Vinyl liner pools rarely have true black algae blooms. Bio-film removal leads to very successful Black algae treatment and even cure. Black algae, along with the bio-film, is very resistant to chlorine or bromine leading to mere bleaching of the algae rather than killing it.
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∙ 13y agoIt can come from many places. Algae spores can be carried in the air to just about any where. It likes to grow in damp places like between bathroom tiles for example or badly drained roof guttering. It is also possible to introduce it into a pool by wearing the swimwear that was worn at the beach.
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∙ 15y agoBlack algae is often brought into Swimming Pools in swimming garment that have been in the sea.
Some of the types of algae are staghorn algae, black brush or beard algae, green spot algae, and green thread hair algae. Other types of algae are green water algae, and black green algae.
red algae can be when you scratch it and then when you scratch it to much there can be a problem!
If it is genuine 'black algae' it is very difficult to remove without emptying the pool and gouging the black algae out of the pool surface. Other algae can be removed by shocking the pool, filtering continuously and brushing walls while maintaining a good sanitizer level.
because its full of plants and plants are full choraphyll and chloraplats with are green wich causes the plant to become green.
Warm sunny weather causes algae to photosynthesize and grow. In the case of a pond turning red, the algae in question would be red algae
Neglect. Lack of proper maintenance. k
It is most likely just algae
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To treat black algae you will need to add an algaecide to your pool water. These are specifically designed to kill and prevent algae.
Some of the types of algae are staghorn algae, black brush or beard algae, green spot algae, and green thread hair algae. Other types of algae are green water algae, and black green algae.
red algae can be when you scratch it and then when you scratch it to much there can be a problem!
You are limited to using liquid black algae treatments. k
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When black algae appear in a swimming pool, it can look like a black discoloration or black spots on the sides or the bottom of the pool. This occurs when there is not enough chlorine in the pool, so treatment is necessary to get rid of this algae.
Black light, Lava rocks, Running the filter, Getting a algae fish
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Too much sunlight on the tank!!