I'll get some more bleach and do what you suggest. After I added the full gallon the other day, I checked an hour after and still had FC of 0. That could be my test strips though.

I just read another post below mine that indicated FC being affected by algae growth... I know I have clear water now, but I suppose it could be forming.

At this point, is it more cost effective to use bleach, or should I go for some other commercial chlorine product? I am afraid that I am limited to what Wal-mart sells until Friday.

I'll just keep adding bleach for now. Thanks for the help. I get it tested by the store this weekend and get back to you.