BLACK ALGAE
Attached to surfaces, grows roots into plaster and forms a protective slime layer over itself.
Green algae
The most common variety of pool algae. Fortunately, it’s also the easiest to deal with.
Yellow algae
You’ll see this on surfaces - it appears as a yellow or mustard-colored dust. It’s more resistant to chlorine.
Black algae
Attached to surfaces, grows roots into plaster and forms a protective slime layer over itself.