You mean *ALGICIDE* right?
*Algicide = Chemical that kills algae* 🌊
### *1. Quick Facts*
**Property** **Detail**
**What it is** Chemical used to control/kill algae, moss, and some bacteria
**Types** Copper-based, Quaternary Ammonium, Peroxide-based
**Job** Prevents green slime, pool cloudiness, pond scum
**Used in** Pools, fish ponds, water tanks, cooling towers, fountains
### *2. Main Types Sold in Nigeria*
**Type** **Best For** **Pros** **Cons**
**Copper-based** Pools, Ponds Very strong, cheap Can stain pool, toxic to fish at high dose
**Quaternary Ammonium** Pools, Water tanks Non-staining, foams less Can cause foam if overdosed
**Hydrogen Peroxide** Fish ponds, Aquaculture Safe for fish, breaks to water + O2 Shorter life, more expensive
**Chlorine-based** Swimming pools Kills algae + disinfects.