FROG® Algae Gone | Pool Algae Cure

• 3 x FROG® Algae Gone Pool Pods — treats pools up to 30,000 gallons (1 pod per 10,000 gallons)
• 1 x Desiccant Packet (inside outer packaging) — keeps the pods dry until use

Note: Use the appropriate number of pods for your pool size in a single application — this is a one-time treatment, not a 90-day cycle product. For a 30,000-gallon pool with an outbreak, use all three pods. For a 20,000-gallon pool, use two. For a 10,000-gallon pool, use one and save the rest for a future outbreak or a friend's pool.

• Drop 'n Go™ pods — pre-filled fabric pouches, no measuring or pouring.
• Fast-acting algae cure — 24-hour treatment cycle from dose to clear water.
• Cures green and yellow algae — the two most common algae types in residential pools.
• For pools up to 30,000 gallons — one pod per 10,000 gallons.
• Copper-based active ingredient — proven algaecide chemistry in a chelated, slow-release form.
• Dry concentrated formula — no liquid to spill, no risk of staining the deck or liner from a spill.
• No math, no spills, no staining — the pod handles the dosing.
• Compatible with chlorine, bromine, and salt pools.
• Desiccant included — pods stay dry until they go into the skimmer.

Copper as an Algae Killer

Copper has been used as an algaecide for decades because it's exceptionally effective at killing established algae colonies. Copper ions disrupt the cellular processes algae cells need to survive — they essentially shut down the algae's biology. Within 24 hours of proper dosing, the algae colony begins to die, lose its color, and lose its grip on pool surfaces. Algae Gone's copper is in a chelated, slow-release form that releases gradually rather than dumping the whole dose at once — which prevents staining and gives the copper time to circulate evenly.

Pre and Post Treatment

For best results, brush the pool walls and floor before applying Algae Gone. Algae has a protective outer layer that brushing breaks down — making the algae much more vulnerable to the copper that's about to circulate. After the 24-hour treatment, vacuum the dead algae off the pool floor and clean or backwash your filter to remove the captured debris. What's left should be clear water.

Three Algae Defenses, Each Doing Different Work

If you're shopping for algae control, it helps to understand how the FROG Pool Pods line handles algae from three different angles:

• FROG Algae Gone — this product, treats existing algae outbreaks (the "fix it now" product)
• FROG 90-Day Algae Barrier — prevents algae from forming with a copper barrier
• FROG 90-Day GoodBye Phos — starves algae by removing its food source (phosphates)

The most common pattern is: use Algae Gone first to cure an active outbreak, then switch to Algae Barrier (after a 2-week wait) to prevent the next outbreak. Once you're in maintenance mode, GoodBye Phos can be added to your routine to remove the food source algae spores need to grow at all.

Pro Tip: Brush Before Dosing— Before dropping the pod into the skimmer, brush your pool walls and floor thoroughly. Algae colonies have a protective outer layer that resists chemical attack — breaking that layer with mechanical brushing makes the copper inside the pod far more effective. Spending 10 minutes brushing can cut your recovery time significantly.

Before applying FROG Algae Gone:

1. Test your water for metals. If copper levels are elevated or other metals are high, address those first.
2. Balance your water. pH 7.2–7.8. Low pH can cause copper to oxidize and stain pool surfaces, so balance is critical before dosing.
3. Brush the pool walls and floor to break down the algae's protective outer layer. This step is genuinely important — it can cut your treatment time substantially.
4. Empty the skimmer basket and pump basket of debris.

Applying the pods:

1. Place the appropriate number of pods in the skimmer basket based on your pool size: 1 pod per 10,000 gallons. A 30,000-gallon pool uses all three pods; a 20,000-gallon pool uses two; a 10,000-gallon pool uses one.
2. Run pump and filter continuously for 24 hours to ensure the pods fully dispense and the copper circulates throughout the pool.
3. Do not add chlorine or other chemicals into the skimmer or pump basket during the first 24 hours. This would interfere with the pod's dispersion.
4. After 24 hours, vacuum the pool to remove dead algae from the pool floor.
5. Clean or backwash your filter to remove captured algae debris.
6. Remove the empty pods from the skimmer (they typically float to the top once dispensed) and discard in the trash (or recycle the fabric if your area accepts it).
7. To prevent future outbreaks, wait 2 weeks, then apply FROG 90-Day Algae Barrier to maintain ongoing protection. This is the manufacturer's recommended approach to keeping algae out long-term.

Pro Tip: Follow the Label First— Always follow the safety instructions printed on the Algae Gone pouch — they take precedence over any general guidance. Keep pods sealed in their packaging until use, store in a cool dry place, and keep out of reach of children and pets.

• Product: FROG® Algae Gone™
• Brand: FROG®
• SKU: [To be confirmed from Shopify backend — currently missing on live page]
• Quantity: 3 pods per package + 1 desiccant packet
• Coverage: Pools up to 30,000 gallons (1 pod per 10,000 gallons)
• Treatment type: Reactive cure for existing algae outbreaks (not preventive)
• Treatment cycle: 24 hours per application
• Formula type: Dry concentrated copper-based algaecide in fabric pod
• Algae types treated: Green and yellow algae
• Application method: Drop 'n Go™ — pods inserted directly in pool skimmer
• Dissolve time: Approximately 24 hours in the skimmer
• Compatible pool types: Chlorine, bromine, salt chlorine generator
• Compatible filter types: Cartridge, sand, DE
• Pool sizes: Any in-ground or above-ground pool with a working skimmer, up to 30,000 gallons
• Not for use with: Other copper-based products, FROG mineral systems (Flippin' Frog, Instant Frog), pools with elevated metals, hot tubs, swim spas
• Recommended next step: Apply FROG 90-Day Algae Barrier 2 weeks after Algae Gone to prevent future outbreaks
• Shipping: Classified as hazardous material — ships UPS Ground only

• Chlorine pools — most common pool type
• Bromine pools
• Salt chlorine generator pools
• In-ground and above-ground pools with a working skimmer
• Pools up to 30,000 gallons per package (1 pod per 10,000 gallons)
• All filter types — cartridge, sand, DE

Not for use with:

• Other copper-based algaecides or copper algaecide products — stacking copper risks staining your pool surfaces
• FROG mineral systems (Flippin' Frog, INSTANT FROG, Pool Frog) — these contain silver minerals, and adding copper on top can lead to staining issues per the manufacturer
• Pools with elevated metals — test first; if copper or other metals are high, address those levels before applying
• Pools without a working skimmer — the pod needs to dissolve in the skimmer for proper distribution
• Hot tubs or swim spas — this is a pool-specific algaecide

About Black Algae: Algae Gone is specifically formulated to cure green and yellow algae outbreaks — the two most common types in residential pools. Black algae is a tougher, more deeply-rooted strain that often requires specialized treatment beyond a standard copper algaecide. If you're seeing dark black or blue-black spots that resist normal cleaning, give us a call before treating — black algae usually needs a specific product and approach.