Quote Originally Posted by kevincad
It should have been dead because I shocked it, correct? Also, if it was live, I'd assume that I would have opened a pool that resembled a swamp? I live in Georgia, so winter temps range from higher 20's some nights, to 50's and low 60's for highs. I don't think the water temp ever gets below 45 or so. thanks.
One shock dose won't kill algae. Water temps below about 60 just put the algae on hold until it's warm enough to grow.