Kelemvor is correct.

Unfortunately, it's very common for above ground pools to remain cloudy for a LONG time after the algae is gone. It's most common with large, over-sized, pumps (like your 2 HP) coupled with undersized sand filters.

The problem is made worse by the common response of adding repeated doses of clarifier: one dose may help, but won't hurt. Two can cause problems, and more than two tend to work in reverse, making it much harder to filter the remaining algae particles.

If you want to dig into the mechanics of improving your filter system, we can go there. But no matter what you do, there's a fair chance you'll finish the year with a cloudy pool.

One tip: when you CLOSE the pool, if you cover with a solid cover, the algae will settle over the winter. When you open, you'll want to IMMEDIATELY raise chlorine levels with bleach BEFORE turning the pump on. When you turn the pump on, set the filter to "WASTE" and vacuum the settled algae out. Otherwise, you may stir it all up, and immediately be back where you are now.

One possibility: the algae *might* settle now, if you turn the pump off for 24 - 48 hours. BUT, you MUST have the chlorine high, before you turn the pump off, and then MAINTAIN the chlorine levels with continued doses of bleach.

BUT . . . there's a complication. You added the info that you have an "AquaSmarte Mineral System". That's one incarnation of King Technologies assorted products that add copper, silver or both to your water. We *strongly* recommend against such system. The risk for you now, is that if there is copper in the water, adding the chlorine you need can cause black stains to appear. (Blue-green stains might also occur, but don't show up on vinyl like they do in concrete pools). I would STRONGLY recommend that you remove or empty all the AquaSmarte cartridges.

And, I have to warn you, that following the advice we've given you may result in stains, if there's still copper present.

Good luck.