Let's worry about the alk once the pool is cleared up. Is there still a lot of debris on the bottom that requires vac to waste twice a day? If not, just work on killing the algae and filtering. Keep the chlorine high. CYA is cyanuric acid and is also called stabilizer. It is kind of like sunscreen for your chlorine. Without some in the water, your chlorine will disappear fast especially on a hot sunny day. We really need to know that test result to be able to give good advice since required chlorine levels are based on CYA levels. (See the Best Guess Chlorine Chart in my signature below.
Your pH needs to be bumped up. You can use some 20 Mule Team Borax (laundry aisle at Walmart) to raise it. Once we know your volume, we can suggest amounts.
It sounds like you need a good test kit. The one we recommend is the Taylor K-2006 or 2006C. It will test everything you need including CYA. You can get one through the test kit link in my signature.
We need some more information. What is the volume of the pool, type of filer, size of pump and what all have you put into the pool. (Ingredients, not just "shock.") Then, somebody here can try and help you.
Welcome to the Pool Forum, by the way!
EDIT -- Go ahead and read up on lowering alk. There is a link in my signature below about that, too! Also, read the one about using muriatic acid. We"ll guide you through that process after your pool is cleared up.
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