Quote Originally Posted by bc9nd3h
I have used a similar algecide and had foaming problems in the past. What is the best way to deal with the foam?
Wait for it to subside. shocking sometimes helps.
I was also wondering about the whole idea of using any algecide. This may sound wierd but I was thinking that algae is one of the few visible signs of water problems and if the algecide works and prevents algae from growing it might mask other water poblems you might have?
This is very true. If your water chemistry is correct you will not have algae! Usually algae happens when the free chlorine is too low for the stabilzer level and the pH is out of range. It is a symptom of an improperly maintained pool! Keep your water chemisty on target and you won't have algae!