algicides

Pool cleaning chemicals

Algicides are substances that kill algae.

The term covers chemicals used to control algae growth in swimming pools, ponds, aquariums, and industrial water systems.

Copper-based compounds are among the most common algicides.

The pool turned green, so we added algicide to clear it up.

chemicals

copper sulfate

Blue crystalline metallic salt

ozone · ultraviolet

biocides

antimicrobial

Kills or inhibits germs

larvicide · microbicide · preservative · fumigant · chemical control · broad-spectrum

algae-control

cyanobacteria

Photosynthetic bacteria producing oxygen

oxygen depletion · water clarity · biofilm · red tide · odor control

aquaculture

fishery

Seafood harvesting enterprise

aquaponics · hydroponics · hatchery · raceway · biosecurity · water quality · filtration · aeration

applications

pool maintenance

fish farm · ornamental pond · wastewater treatment · drinking water · spa treatment

Opposites
effect on algae

algicidesfertilizers

Substances enriching soil

plant nutrients · phosphates · nitrates · plant food

Family

algicide

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G