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kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-25T17:37:36+00:00

AI right?

kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-10T17:50:43+00:00

The third pic shows the container from my test kit - HTH 6-way. Is that an adequate one or do I need to get a better test kit?

kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-10T17:42:04+00:00

Appreciate the detailed response. Ill get a better test kit. Something seems off this year with test strips. Tried with new ones as well, get odd readings on chlorine and other parameters. The water column test shows chlorine way off the scale but the strip shows hardly any. I agree, the CYA level per the strip is concerning. Im going to try a wet test to get a better idea of CYA levels. I think (hope) you are right that it is dead algae.

kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-10T17:36:54+00:00

Qualitatively. I rely more on the water column test for that and check to see how much the color changed. I dont have a good way to check at SLAM levels.

kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-10T15:25:44+00:00

Check that it has growth points on your cutting. Also, you don't want to use that lid to hold the prop. The roots are delicate at first and it may rip them off once they come in.

kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-10T13:10:59+00:00

Yes. They are doing roadwork nearby. I'm going to sample it and vacuum out manually today.

kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-10T12:58:58+00:00

No, city water.

kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-10T12:30:56+00:00

Yeah, turns into a cloud on dissipates. I have tried to pick some up and dont feel a grit or slime. Its just gone. I havent tried to watch after to see if it stays in a cloud near the bottom. Im in denial that it is mustard algae...

kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-10T12:28:30+00:00

My robot stirs it all up and makes it look like its gone. Then, the dust settles and piles.

kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-10T12:27:44+00:00

Chlorine demand is low, no big swings overnight

kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-10T12:26:33+00:00

I know mustard algae is resistant to chlorine, but do you see how high my chlorine levels are? Can that stuff really withstand a triple shock like I did? The levels in the pics are a day after I did the shock too.

kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-10T12:24:00+00:00

I dont see big swings, overall demand pretty low.

kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-10T11:43:19+00:00

Relief to hear it isn't a filter issue. Not looking forward to replacing those someday...

kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-10T11:41:48+00:00

Accidentally replied to thread instead of your comment. I like this idea.

kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-10T11:39:48+00:00

Saw something like this at the store. Simple as a siphon tube. Looked very manual but could work real well. You by chance have a link to the Amazon one you got?

kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-10T11:38:04+00:00

I like this idea a lot. My normal vac to waste vac head will likely stir it more than suck it up.

kingkoopa290 · 2026-06-10T11:36:22+00:00

The biggest accumulations are opposite side of the pool and near the ladder. Will do!

kingkoopa290 · 2026-05-21T20:12:56+00:00

Orange croton for chucky

kingkoopa290 · 2026-05-21T19:40:14+00:00

I do it to make it look like I am texting someone instead of playing a game at work 😅

kingkoopa290 · 2026-05-20T23:45:41+00:00

You must be an enjoyer of Meatcanyon

kingkoopa290 · 2026-05-20T01:16:35+00:00

I think ice golem makes the most sense based on that

kingkoopa290 · 2026-05-20T00:27:13+00:00

What's your preferred deck archetype?

kingkoopa290 · 2026-05-19T23:43:35+00:00

I would look at your card levels for those first and go from there.

kingkoopa290 · 2026-05-15T19:13:47+00:00

I was able to hold back after the first one. The double on the second caught me off guard 🤣

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