dirt or algea?

[PoolDoc]

i have what looks like blackish clouds in the bottom of my pool

Algae that can be swept away is not usually (or ever as far as I know) "blackish", so I'm guessing it's something else.

If you have a skimmer, you can use a vacuum to remove whatever it is. Also, if you maintain adequate chlorine levels AND get a better cartridge for your filter, you should be able to get your pool clear, instead of hazy. If you have a sand filter, you can try a clarifier to help stick small particles together so the filter can catch them. But do NOT overdose -- clarifier products are definitely NOT in the "if some is good, more is better" category. I'll put links below for a skimmer, vacuum tools and Unicel replacement cartridges. Also, if you have a sand filter, you may want to check and make sure your filter is (a) correctly filled with (b) true filter sand.

Deluxe Intex Surface Skimmer @ Amazon

Poolmaster 27514 Classic Full View Triangular Vinyl Liner Vacuum @ Amazon
Hydro Tools 8365 8- to 16-Foot Adjustable Fluted Premium Fluted Telescopic Pool Pole, White @ Amazon
Poolmaster 33430 Premium Vacuum Hose with Swivel Cuff, 30-Feet by 1-1/2-Inch @ Amazon

Unicel C-4607 Replacement Filter Cartridge (Easy Set Size A or C) @ Amazon
Unicel C-5315 Replacement Filter Cartridge for 15 Square Foot Intex B Filter @ Amazon

[hearts2swim]

Thank you. I have vacuumed this "dust", however by the next day or even hours later...its back. Changed the filter..does nothing. Not sure how to tell if i have a sand filter? Its just an intex 22x54 pool. the filter came with it, its just a tiny ole thing, if it would have been filled with sand, it would have to be empty of it now! I have tried everything, took water sample to pool store..waste of time. I was told to just shock the pool for about 3 days straight. I was told "we didn't test for algae." despite the fact thats what i told them i thought i had! I have been shocking, back washing, vacuuming. Ive used borax, chlorine, shock packets from walmart. i know i have low ph. Pool store told me to leave it low, because high ph makes algae worse. And now there's these little swimming bugs/tadpoles (??) in the pool!

[PoolDoc]

Is this what you purchased? Intex 22' x 52" Ultra Frame Swimming Pool

Is this the pump you have? Intex 56633EG 2500-Gallon Filter Pump AC 110 to 120-Volt