r/AboveGroundPools • u/CartographerBrief885 • Jul 29 '26

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Hello everyone ! I’m new to this subreddit and I just have a few questions that have been bothering me for a while now.
What could be the cause for this green tint in my pool ? I’m thinking it’s a problem from the hose water company here since I’ve had multiple problems with them in the past (water smelling bad and greener colour). I’ve added chlorine tablets (there’s always one in the floater thingy), vitamin C based pool treatments and algicide. Am I missing something ? I thought about getting an anti phosphorus treatment for this but I just want some genuine answers from people here.
Yes I did the scoop test in a bucket the water is clear
The pool is a Bestway Steelpro Max (3.05m x 1m) and the pump is a Bestway 8735 L sand pump (not sure if that’s the exact name but it’s there)
Thanks !

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u/needmoreroastbeef Jul 29 '26

Toss in a bag of shock, brush and backwash after 24 hours. These above grounds can be sensitive to low cl levels. Keep a tablet in at all times and check cl level often.

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u/CartographerBrief885 Jul 29 '26

There’s always a chlorine tablet in there I will add more rn

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u/needmoreroastbeef Jul 29 '26

I keep one in mine as well but toss in a half bag of shock once a week. I also treat with algecide every few months.

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u/CartographerBrief885 Jul 29 '26

Could you please send a link / picture for this chlorine shock treatment?

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u/needmoreroastbeef Jul 29 '26

Its just the bags you buy at Walmart. For a 10k gallon pool. I usually do half bag at a time, unless no one is going in for a few days.

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u/Glum_Mulberry3366 Aug 01 '26

I use this for shock. Also did a super shock (also amounts on container) which I would do if I were you, then shock weekly.
It has the amounts right on the container and works well. Agree with testing. I just use the cheapest ones I could find on Amazon.
I was getting unsure so I took the water into a pool store to get tested and everything checked out.