Still trying to clean this mess up until I get the unicel cartridges I ordered. I have been using the vacuum with my pump with and without my cartridge filter. I will get the hose filled with sludge and it will lose suction, I then have to empty the filter that is on the end of the hose in my skimmer basket then start again, as it this isnt bad enought to be doing LITERALLY after 5 seconds of vacuuming i had also noticed dirt going back into the pool once the vacuum filter gets clogged. I did this for a while before I realized I was not making much ground if any with the return of dirty water to the pool. Yes, I was getting rid of a lot of algae but just didnt like the dirty water return. Also, I did add a clarifier and it has cleared up where I can see part of the way into the pool(much more than before). Should I turn the pump off and let this settle and try to vacuum again or see if the pump filter will filter it out? Sounds like i might need some schooling in vacuuming to waste via siphon.....