How to Kill Pink Algae in your swimming pool
Although uncommon, pink algae in your pool can create a real headache. This type of bacteria can grow quickly and hide in hard to reach areas. Not to mention that it can infect open sores and wounds. Here we'll show you how to get rid of pink pool slime fast and keep it from coming back.
How to Get Rid of Algae in Swimming Pools

What You’ll Need

Swamp Treat™

One bottle per 20,000 gallons

Brush

Regular nylon pool brush

Vacuum

Vacuum head

Shock

Approximately 2 pounds/gallons per 10,000 gallons of pool water of your preferred pool shock.

At a Glance

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5 Steps to Get Rid of Pink Algae

Step 1: Vacuum

Set your system to “vacuum to waste” and using your pool vacuum remove as much pink slime from the pool as possible.

Step 2: Add Swamp Treat™

Add one (1) bottle of Swamp Treat™ per 20,000 gallons of pool water. 

TIP: Round up

Round your pool up to the nearest 5,000 gallons for dosing.

Step 3: Brush

Brush the walls of the pool. One good brush over the wall should be fine. Check around fixtures for slime deposits, and scoop as much of it into the water. 

TIP: Wear Gloves

Pink slime can lead to infections in open sores. Make sure to wear gloves to protect any cuts you may have on your hands.

Step 4: Shock

Add approximately 2 pounds/gallons of shock per 10,000 gallons – cascading it around the pool.

Step 5: Filter

Set your system back to filter, and turn the pump on. Allow to filter for 24 hours

TIP: Check Filter Pressue

Check the filter pressure every few hours and backwash as necessary. Your filter may clog quickly depending on how much pink slime you have.

Pink Algae Do's

  • Add the specified amount of Swamp Treat™ for your pool’s volume.
  • Round pool volume up to the nearest 5,000 gallons.
  • Keep your filter running continuously to help get rid of the algae.
  • Back wash your filter when the filter pressure rises above 10 psi than normal.

Pink Algae Don'ts

  • Don’t add more Swamp Treat™ than needed for your pool’s rounded volume. Swamp Treat™ works in ratio to your shock.
  • Don’t forget to add shock when using Swamp Treat™. Swamp Treat™ needs shock to work.
  • Don’t pour shock directly on colored surfaces. This can discolor your surface.

 

Pink Algae Prevention Tips

TIP 1: Run your filter longer in the summer

In the summer months run your filter a little longer than you normally would in winter months.

TIP 2: Add more sanitizer in warmer weather

As the weather gets warmer, consider adding more sanitizer – either by adding extra chlorine tabs or turning up your chlorinator.

TIP 3: Adjust your return jets

Adjust your pool return jets to maximize water movement and reduce “dead spots” where algae is most likely to grow.

TIP 4: Use a Preventative

Consider using a preventative algicide such as No Mor Problems® with your sanitizer to keep mustard algae from returning.

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