FROG® 90-Day Algae Barrier | Pool Algae Prevention

• 2 x FROG® 90-Day Algae Barrier Pool Pods — treats pools up to 20,000 gallons (1 pod per 10,000 gallons)
• 1 x Desiccant Packet (inside the outer packaging, like the ones in medicine bottles) — keeps the pods dry until use

Note: Use both pods at the same time at the start of the 90-day treatment cycle. This product is not dosed monthly the way GoodBye Cloudy and GoodBye Phos are — a single multi-pod application creates a 90-day barrier, then you replace the whole dose at the end of the period.

• Drop 'n Go™ pods — pre-filled fabric pouches, no measuring or pouring.
• 90 days of algae prevention — a single application covers a full pool season.
• For pools up to 20,000 gallons — 1 pod per 10,000 gallons.
• Prevents three algae types — green, yellow, and black algae, all blocked by the same copper-based barrier.
• Copper-based active ingredient — chelated copper bound in a form that targets algae without staining when dosed correctly.
• Dry concentrated formula — no liquid to spill, no risk of staining the deck or liner from a spill.
• Pool maintenance product (not a sanitizer) — works alongside your existing chlorine, salt, or sanitizing system.
• Desiccant included — pods stay dry until they go into the skimmer.
• Compatible with chlorine, bromine, and salt pools.

Copper as an Algaecide

Copper has been used in pool care for decades because it's exceptionally effective at killing algae. Copper ions disrupt the cellular processes algae need to grow, which means even spores that drift into your pool (from wind, rain, or swimmers) can't multiply into a visible bloom. Algae Barrier's copper is in a chelated, slow-release form — meaning it stays bound up safely in a stable chemical complex until it's needed, then releases gradually over 90 days.

How the Pod Distributes

The dry concentrated formula inside each fabric pod dissolves in your skimmer over about 24 hours, distributing copper throughout the pool's circulation system. For the first 24 hours after dosing, you run your pump continuously to ensure even distribution. After that, the barrier is in place and continues working at a low, steady level for the next 90 days. You won't see anything different in the water — copper at proper dosing is invisible and odorless — but algae spores entering the pool no longer have a chance to grow.

Three Algae Defenses, Each Doing Different Work

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

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

These products work in combination, not as alternatives. Many serious algae-prevention regimens use both Algae Barrier and GoodBye Phos — Phos removes the food, Algae Barrier kills any algae that try to grow anyway. Together they're a near-foolproof defense.

Pro Tip: Check Copper Levels First— Before adding Algae Barrier, test your pool for copper. If your existing copper level is at0.2 ppm or less, you're clear to apply. If copper is above 0.2 ppm or other metals are elevated, address those levels first (per your pool care plan) before adding more copper. Stacking copper on top of high existing copper can cause staining — exactly the problem Algae Barrier is designed to avoid.

Before applying FROG 90-Day Algae Barrier:

1. Ensure your pool equipment is working properly — pump, filter, skimmer, and heater. Good water flow is essential to the product working as designed.
2. If you recently used FROG Algae Gone, wait at least 2 weeks before applying Algae Barrier (both contain copper).
3. Clean or backwash your filter and remove all debris from skimmer and pump baskets.
4. Confirm your filtration cycle is adequate. Plan to run your filter at least 8 hours per day during the 90-day treatment period.
5. Balance your water. pH 7.2–7.8, Total Alkalinity 80–120 ppm, Cyanuric Acid 20–80 ppm.
6. Test for metals. Have your water tested for copper and other metals. If copper is at 0.2 ppm or less, proceed. If copper or other metals are elevated, address those levels first before applying.
7. Brush your pool walls and floor as part of your routine maintenance. Brushing breaks down any early algae colonies before the barrier goes in.

Applying the pods:

1. Remove pods from outer packaging. Set aside the desiccant packet.
2. Insert the correct number of pods into the skimmer basket: 1 pod per 10,000 gallons. (Two pods for a 20,000-gallon pool.)
3. Run pump and filter continuously for the first 24 hours to fully dispense the pods and distribute copper throughout the pool.
4. Do not add chlorine or other chemicals into the skimmer or pump basket during the first 24 hours. Wait until the pods have fully dispensed.
5. Remove the empty pods after 24 hours and discard in the trash (or recycle if your area accepts the fabric).
6. Don't backwash or clean the filter for at least 2 weeks after application.
7. Maintain normal chlorine or sanitizer levels throughout the 90-day cycle.
8. Run filtration at least 8 hours per day for ongoing algae prevention.
9. Repeat every 90 days with fresh pods to continue algae prevention.

Pro Tip: Follow the Label First— Always follow the safety instructions printed on the Algae Barrier 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® 90-Day Algae Barrier™
• Brand: FROG®
• SKU: 01-10-6800
• Quantity: 2 pods per package + 1 desiccant packet
• Coverage: Pools up to 20,000 gallons (1 pod per 10,000 gallons)
• Treatment cycle: 90 days per application
• Formula type: Dry concentrated copper-based algaecide in fabric pod
• Algae types prevented: Green, yellow, and black 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 20,000 gallons
• Not recommended with: Mineral-based FROG systems (Flippin' Frog, Instant Frog), other copper-based algaecides
• Pre-application copper limit: 0.2 ppm or less existing copper in water
• Wait time after FROG Algae Gone: 2 weeks before applying
• Don't backwash filter for: 2 weeks after applying
• Run filtration: At least 8 hours per day during treatment cycle
• 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 20,000 gallons per package (1 pod per 10,000 gallons)
• All filter types — cartridge, sand, DE

Not recommended for:

• Pools currently using a mineral-based sanitizer system (Flippin' Frog, INSTANT FROG, Pool Frog) — stacking copper algaecide on top of silver-mineral systems can lead to staining issues. Consult before combining.
• Pools currently using other copper-based algaecides — adding more copper on top of existing copper risks staining.
• 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.

Stacking with Other FROG Pool Pods? If you've recently used FROG Algae Gone, wait at least 2 weeks before adding Algae Barrier. Both contain copper, and back-to-back applications can push copper levels too high. Algae Barrier and FROG 90-Day GoodBye Phos are different chemistries and can be applied closer together (still recommended 2 weeks apart) — that pair is the manufacturer's recommended one-two punch for serious algae prevention.