Indian mustard alga , commonly referred to as yellow alga , is chlorine - repellent alga found in sunbelt areas such as California , Texas and Florida . This algae is a wall - stick smorgasbord that resembles sand or shite , and grows in the bottom or sides of the shady parts of a pocket billiards . Mustard algae is difficult to exterminate , as re - transmission is common .

Causes

There are a few different factors that causemustard algae . Algae spore enter pools in various ways , including contaminated equipment or swim suits , rainfall and wind . Under certain weather condition , algae will speedily blossom , apparently overnight . These conditions include warm temperatures , the presence of atomic number 6 dioxide or nitrate , out - of - correspondence water and warm sunny days . short pool care , include deficiency of circulation , poor sanitation and filtration , is also a campaign of leaf mustard alga .

Characteristics

There are certain characteristics that are specific to mustard greens alga . Mustard algae creates a mellow chlorine need but is highly chlorine insubordinate , and will survive in kitty with gamy spirit level of chlorine . Although it easy brush away , mustard algae will promptly reelect , usually in the same spot . Unlike some algae , Indian mustard algae is not slimy and is often mistaken for iron or copper spotting . Mustard algae will not create turbid or hazy water , the algae forms in sheets that hang to the bottom and sides of the pool , however , the urine remains otherwise clear .

Prevention

There are a few measures a soul can take to keep the establishment of mustard alga . employ the pool on a regular basis and hold cosmopolitan puddle cleanliness by cleaning items used in the pool , such as toy and ladders . Regular pool care , such as maintain passable sanitizer levels , consort the filter at least 10 hr per daytime and weekly vacuuming and brush of the pond surfaces and rampart , is also significant in mustard algae prevention . Other preventative cadence include shocking the pool and tot up algaecide on a hebdomadal basis .

Treatment

Once mustard algae infects a pool , set out treatment by balancing the piddle , ensure the pH is right and checking and cleaning the filter organization . Utilize automatic cleaning configurations to increase circulation and launch the filter for 24 minute . Shock the alga with thorough brushing – employ steel bristled brushes for a sticking plaster consortium and nylon coppice for a vinyl group pool – add algaecide and sweep the pool again . After everything settles , vacuum up the waste and filter . For ongoing mustard algae , enfeeble the pool , use pressure or acid lavation to stamp out any plant algae source , and transfer or clean the filter .

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