algae or metal??

[waterbear]

If the pool turned green within minutes of shocking it I would suspect metals. Only having the water tested for metals will really tell you. You can add a dose of sequesterant according to directions on the bottle (I have used both Jack's Magic and Proteam Metal Magic with good results). If it is metals the color should disappear quickly...usually within 24 hours.

[woman.n.a.shoe]

Thanks, we were afraid of that more than algae. We will have to see if we can find some of the Jack's Magic.

I have not heard about anyone using the Aqua-chem chemicals (for the chemicals that may be needed with the BBB method). Are they inferior to other brands? If so which are the better ones to use.

Alicia