Quote Originally Posted by Furbabyvet View Post
FACT #1: I have the solar cover on and the water temp at 7:30 am is 83 F.

The algae is still there, although not as bright green as it has been at times.

FACT #2: It is about 3/4 of an inch ABOVE the water line.
Ok. I think I've got the picture.

As a general rule, when you are trying to fix anything with your water, your pool needs to be on 24/7. But, in your case, the problem is OUT of your pool, not IN it. And, since the chlorine is IN your pool, neither it, nor any algicide will do the trick.

Is your solar cover the type that you trim to fit? If it is, have you trimmed it to fit, so it ONLY floats on the water, and doesn't cover the edges at all?

PoolDoc