Know Your Algaecide: The Smart Way to Treat Any Pool Algae Problem

When it comes to algae, one size doesn’t fit all. Whether you’re dealing with a faint green haze or a full-blown bloom, choosing the right concentration of algae-fighting formula makes all the difference. That’s why WATER TRENDS offers three specialized algaecides, each formulated with a different strength — so you get exactly what your pool needs, no more and no less.

🧪 1. Algae Control (10% Active Ingredient)

Best for: Gentle weekly maintenance or pools with light algae risk

If you're staying ahead of the game with a regular maintenance routine, Algae Control is your go-to. It’s the mildest in the WATER TRENDS lineup and plays well with most pool chemicals — making it ideal for sensitive surfaces and families that want a more natural approach.

How to Use:

• Initial treatment: 18 oz per 2,000 gallons

• Weekly maintenance: 16 oz per 2,000 gallons

• Works in acidic or alkaline conditions

• Let circulate for 8–12 hours

🧘♀️ Think of it as your gentle guardian — keeping algae in check without overdoing it.

⚡ 2. Pro Algaecide (30% Active Ingredient)

Best for: Moderate algae outbreaks or as a stronger weekly preventative

Need something a little more robust? Pro Algaecide delivers serious performance without going overboard. It targets all major types of algae — green, black, and yellow — and is ideal if your pool sees heavy use or has had small blooms in the past.

How to Use:

• Initial treatment: 24 oz per 10,000 gallons

• Weekly maintenance: 9 oz per 10,000 gallons

• Let circulate for 8–12 hours

💪 Stronger than a standard treatment, but still great for weekly use.

🔥 3. Algae Destroyer (60% Active Ingredient)

Best for: Severe or recurring algae infestations — your last-resort solution

This is the most concentrated algaecide in the WATER TRENDS family — formulated to tackle persistent, stubborn algae problems. If your pool has had a major bloom or you've tried other products without success, Algae Destroyer is the fix you've been waiting for.

How to Use:

• Initial treatment: 12 oz per 10,000 gallons

• Weekly maintenance: 4 oz per 10,000 gallons

• Works in all pH conditions

• Let circulate for 8–12 hours

🔥 Fast. Potent. Reliable. This one means business.

✅ Which One Is Right for You?

Before applying any algaecide, make sure to:

• Brush and clean visible algae

• Balance pH and chlorine

• Run the filter continuously after application

• Wait at least 1 hour before swimming

Don’t let algae waste another weekend. With WATER TRENDS algaecides, you’ve got powerful, targeted tools to restore your pool fast — no guesswork, no wasted product. 

We're Here to Help:

🏊 Whether you're treating or preventing, stop by your local Great Escape for guidance from the experts
🛒 Or shop online now to find the right WATER TRENDS algaecide for your pool
🔥 Act fast — a clean pool is a fun pool

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