Tested pH and Alk for grins from my tap water.

pH was pretty much dead on 8.0 (not bad for a fish tank )

Alk hadn't changed colors at 12 drops, so it's higher than 120. I stopped there. I know I've still got some room here with the vinyl pool.

Looks like I'll be playing a little mad scientist to get things in check.

Once I fill, what's the first thing to get in check?

I guess I should work on adding CYA first since it's acidic right? That should lower pH....

What's the best route here?