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The all-new Aquabot Rapids 2000 cleans your pool floor, walls, and waterline. With an included caddy and remote control, cleaning has never been easier.
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The Aquabot Rapids 2500 robotic pool cleaner paves the way with waterline cleaning, remote control, and caddy. Clean like never before.
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Designed for use in fountains, wading pools, and reflection pools, with the capability to function in water as shallow as 8 inches
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A pool robot does not kill algae—but it is one of the most important tools for removing it. The real solution is chlorine + brushing + filtration, and the robot handles the physical removal. Chemicals kill the algae; the robot scrubs it off surfaces, vacuums it from the floor, and filters it out of the water. Without a robot, dead algae sits in your pool for days waiting for your primary filter to slowly process it. With one, it's gone in hours.
This distinction matters. A pool robot removes dead algae—the suspended particles left after chemical treatment. It does not kill live algae. Chlorine, algaecide, and proper water chemistry handle that. Once the algae is dead, the robot is by far the fastest way to physically remove it from the pool. Think of it as the cleanup crew after the chemical treatment does its job.
Running your robot immediately after shocking the pool or adding algaecide accelerates the clearing process dramatically. Instead of waiting 24–48 hours for your pool filter to process cloudy water, a robot can clear dead algae in a single cycle.
Algae doesn't just float—it forms biofilm that adheres to pool surfaces, especially walls, steps, and the waterline. The waterline is the dirtiest part of any pool, where sunlight, organic matter, and moisture create ideal conditions for algae to anchor and grow. Passive suction alone won't remove it. You need active brush scrubbing.
The HyperBrush™ found on Dolphin robots physically scrubs surfaces as the robot moves, breaking apart biofilm so the suction system can capture it. Floor-only robots leave wall-mounted algae completely untreated—which means it grows back within days regardless of chemical treatment.
Shop Robots with Wall CleaningAlgae prevention is about consistency, not intensity. Running your robot on a daily automated schedule removes organic debris (the food source for algae) before it can decompose and create the conditions algae needs to bloom. A programmable weekly timer on your Dolphin robot lets you set daily or every-other-day cycles without touching the unit.
The most effective algae prevention combines automated physical cleaning (robot) with consistent chemical sanitation. Maintaining proper ORP (oxidation-reduction potential) through regular chlorine management, paired with daily robotic cleaning to remove organic debris and biofilm, creates conditions where algae simply cannot establish itself. The robot handles the physical side; you manage the chemical side. Together, algae doesn't stand a chance.
Mustard (yellow) algae is extremely fine—much finer than green algae—and often gets mistaken for sand or pollen. It clings to surfaces, resists normal chlorine levels, and passes through standard mesh filters. Removing mustard algae requires aggressive chemical treatment (super-chlorination) combined with ultra-fine filtration.
NanoFilters™ are essential for mustard algae. Their micron-level capture traps the ultra-fine particles that standard filters miss completely. After chemical treatment kills the algae, running a robot with NanoFilters™ clears the dead particles from the water far faster than your pool's primary filtration system alone.
Learn About NanoFiltration™After shocking your pool to kill algae, you're left with a cloud of dead algae suspended in the water. Your pool looks worse before it looks better. The dead algae particles need to be physically removed—either slowly by your pool's main filter system (which can take 24–48 hours and multiple backwashes) or quickly by a robotic pool cleaner.
A robot with fine filtration clears dead algae from your water in a single 2–3 hour cycle. The robot processes thousands of gallons per hour through its onboard filtration, acting as a powerful secondary filter that works independently of your pool's main system. Run the robot immediately after shocking, wait for the chemical levels to drop to safe swimming range, and your pool is clear and ready. No waiting days for cloudy water to resolve.
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The Dolphin Quantum combines everything you need for algae management: a HyperBrush™ for active scrubbing, built-in NanoFiltration™ for capturing fine algae particles, wall climbing for full coverage, and a weekly timer for daily automated prevention. The XXL MaxBin™ holds plenty of debris for post-shock cleanup. The best balance of performance and value for algae-prone pools.
Shop Dolphin QuantumFor severe algae events or pools that battle recurring contamination, the Dolphin Premier is the heavy-duty solution. Multi-Media™ filtration lets you swap between NanoFilters™ for fine algae capture and standard cartridges for heavier debris loads. Waterline cleaning scrubs the area where algae starts, commercial-grade triple motors provide maximum suction, and the 3-year ProLine™ warranty gives you long-term peace of mind.
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The Dolphin Cayman delivers strong algae prevention at an accessible price. The HyperBrush™ scrubs surfaces, wall climbing provides coverage beyond the floor, and the weekly timer enables daily automated cycles. Add optional NanoFilters™ for fine algae capture after chemical treatment. An excellent choice for smaller to mid-sized pools looking for reliable algae management without the premium price.
Shop Dolphin CaymanYes—removal, not sanitation. A robotic pool cleaner physically removes dead algae from your pool through scrubbing and filtration. It does not kill live algae or replace chemical treatment. Think of the robot as the physical removal tool in a complete system: chemicals kill the algae, the robot removes it, and daily automation prevents it from returning. All three elements work together.
Dealing with other debris types? See our guides for leaves, dirt, sand, and pollen. Algae often anchors at the waterline—browse waterline cleaning robots for full vertical scrubbing. After chemicals do their job, clear fine dead algae with NanoFiltration™; for the heaviest contamination, step up to ProLine™ and Multi-Media™ where filter swapping helps. Large pools may need more cycle time and debris capacity.
No. A pool robot physically removes algae through scrubbing and filtration, but it does not sanitize or kill algae. Chemical treatment (chlorine, algaecide) kills algae; the robot removes the dead particles and prevents regrowth through daily automated cleaning.
Yes, and you should. Running the robot during and after chemical treatment accelerates algae removal. The robot's scrubbing breaks up biofilm so chemicals can penetrate, and its onboard filtration captures dead algae particles faster than your pool's primary filter alone.
The Dolphin Quantum or Dolphin Premier with NanoFilters™. Mustard algae particles are extremely fine and pass through standard filters. NanoFiltration™ is required for effective capture.
Daily. Algae feeds on organic debris in your pool. Daily robotic cleaning removes that food source before it can decompose and fuel algae growth. Use the programmable weekly timer to automate daily cycles.
Yes. Running the robot after shocking clears dead algae from the water in hours instead of days. The robot's onboard filtration captures suspended particles far faster than waiting for your pool's primary filter to process cloudy water.
Recurring algae typically indicates inconsistent chlorine levels, poor circulation, or insufficient physical cleaning. A robotic pool cleaner addresses the physical cleaning component by removing organic debris and scrubbing biofilm daily, but must be combined with proper chemical management for complete prevention.
Clean and reach the dirtiest part of your swimming pool. Found on only the top models, this is a feature you'll need if you are an inground pool owner.
Wall climbing is partial wall cleaning. These models do not clean the waterline, but still have excellent cleaning ability.
Schedule your robot to automatically clean every day, two days, or three days.
With a no-tangle swivel, the robot can travel freely throughout your pool without knotted cords.
The larger and easier to clean MaxBin™ is a 2nd gen update to the standard filters. Cleaning a pool robot filter has never been easier.
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Clean small particles that the standard filter misses. This filter cleans deeper and with more precision than any other filter.
Premier's exclusive MultiMedia™ includes more filters than any other Dolphin: fine filter, NanoFilter™ + oversized leaf bag + exclusive disposable bag option.
Manually control, schedule, and read advanced stats about each clean right from Sigma's app.
Advanced gyroscopic sensors allow Sigma to clean deeper than any other pool robot.
Premier's real-time filter tracking, Media-Alert™, let's you know when it is time to clean the onboard filtration.
Built on the ProLine™, these motors are larger and boast more power than any other Dolphin robot.
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