Uses and Benefits of SeaKlear^® Algae Prevention & Remover

What Are Algae?
Algae are microscopic plants and there are more than 30,000 different species. In an effort to make identification easier, swimming pool algae are classified as green (chlorophycophyta), mustard (chrysophycophyta) and black (cyanophycophyta). Green algae tend to be the floating variety, while mustard and black algae cling to the pool interior, particularly the cracks and crevices. The clinging algae are most difficult to control. Algae can cause staining and most often cause your water to turn green or yellow.

The Importance of pH
Algae found in swimming pools have cells surrounded by a cell wall that provides a waxy coating. Penetration by chemicals to reduce algae is made easier by reducing the pH of the pool water prior to adding algaecide. A pH of 7.2 is ideal during treatment.

The Importance of Brushing
Regular brushing of pool surfaces is important for algae removal. (Use a soft brush for vinyl or fiberglass and a stiffer brush for concrete or plaster.) Brushing helps to break the protective waxy coating and allows an algaecide to work better.

Treating Algae Chemically
SeaKlear Algae Prevention & Remover is an excellent broad-spectrum algaecide with a long-term residual effect in the pool. It kills and prevents all types of algae, and each application stays effective for up to three months. Algae Prevention & Remover is based on a unique, low-dose organic copper complex, which is extremely effective and economical.

Nutritional Factors
For decades, phosphate control has been used to manage algae growth in ponds, lakes and rivers. Long known as the primary culprit in cases of excessive and resistant algae blooms, orthophosphate has now been identified as a
cause of algae problems in pools as well.

SeaKlear Phosphate Remover is three times more concentrated than other brands and efficiently reduces the level of available orthophosphate. Algae cannot grow if they can't obtain enough of this vital nutrient in a sanitized pool.

What About Chlorine as an Algaecide?
While chlorine could be used to treat algae, it is safer, less time-consuming and more economical to use an algaecide against algae and chlorine against bacteria. Algae consume large quantities of chlorine and reduce the free chlorine available to control bacteria.