Our pool was only green when the sun hit is, otherwise it looked black. Came that way with the house so about 5 months with no maintenance.

About 4 days in and the water is cloudy but almost no green left or tadpoles.

CL - 30
CYA - 100
TA - 120
PH - 7.2
Ch - 100

IG Plaster, 10550 gallons no questions yet thing a progressing as expected although slower than I would like. Using bleach, borax, and baking soda. Taylor 2006 test kit. CC 75 filter.

Just an FYI of were it was when we started.

CL - 0
CC - 0
TA - 30
PH - to low for the test kit
CH - 100
Did I mention it was dark dark green, and full of tadpoles.