There's nothing in your test readings to make me suspect it's something other than dead algae.
On the other hand, I don't know what you used to treat the pool. Phosphate removers (which are gradually going off the market, thank goodness!) can cloud your pool terribly. Over use of various clarifiers and algaecides can make otherwise filterable debris, unfilterable. And, of course, damaged cartridges can leak stuff through.
Do this:
1. List all the chemicals used during start up.
2. Buy a small amount of DE powder (a large amount maybe cheaper, and it doesn't spoil), add a couple of cupfuls to a running skimmer, and then go see if a cloud of DE shoots back into the pool. If so, your filter and/or cartridge needs help.
3. List your pump model / size and your filter model & size. If you have the all-too-common combo of a BIG pump and a small filter, algae can be driven through the cartridge.
Three questions:
1. Which instructions on this site did you follow?
2. What kind of Taylor kit told you that you have 39 ppm of CYA?
3. Why would you raise the pH if the problem IS dead algae?
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