Water Chemistry

PH and alkalinity tend to follow one another. If you're primarily using chlorine tabs in your pool you will most probably see low pH (and alkalinity) because tabs are acidic. pH can be raised with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Start with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of baking soda to raise the pH and always have pump running when adding chemicals (chlorine also) swirl around and let pump run for 30-45 minutes. Then retest to see the change. Fresh water can also be added since most city water is on the high end of pH.

Warmer months, using just chlorine tablets alone may not be quite enough to keep your water clean and clear. We recommend stocking some liquid chlorine, One gallon should last you the summer season.

Use between 1-1/2 cup to 2-1/2 cup of liquid chlorine every week to supplement your 1-2 tablets. Pour it into your pool while your pool pump is running and keep it running for at least an hour. 

To run your filter pump, flip the switch on your timer to the ON position, then back to TIMER mode afterward. This will help clear up or prevent any murkiness and green water. As always, make sure your tablets are kept in skimmer pump basket. NEVER put chlorine tablets directly in pool. Tabs will fall to the bottom of your tank and stain pool interior.

It is also best to chlorinate in the morning or evening hours out of direct sun. Backwash your pools weekly instead of bi-weekly in the summer months.

Unlike other stock tank pools you can  use pool shock, muriatic acid or algaecide on Gorilla Tankz, our coatings are strong and will not damage.

Balancing the chemistry can be tricky but baby steps to correct is the best method. Always lean to light side when adding things to the pool - remember these are very small bodies of water and more chemicals can be added later.