AquaSport 17 AX Swim Spa

The AquaCord is a bungee-style tether cord built specifically as an accessory for Hydropool’s AquaSport swim spas. It anchors to the back wall of the swim tank, and the swimmer straps into the other end, effectively holding them in place while they swim against both the tether’s stretch and the spa’s current.

This layered setup is what sets tethered swimming apart from swimming against current alone: the cord adds a second, independent source of resistance that increases the harder you pull against it, so the workout scales with effort rather than staying constant. It’s a common technique among competitive swimmers doing stationary technique work, and in a swim spa it means a strong swimmer can still find real resistance even at a shorter tank length. The AquaCord is designed to be easy to attach and detach for owners who want to switch between free current-swimming and tethered training.

The Bellagio Package is a two-part upgrade for Hydropool swim spas, combining a lit water feature with ambient lighting for a more resort-style feel after dark.

• Bellagio Falls — a cascading waterfall feature backlit with color-changing LED lighting, adding both the sound of moving water and a visual centerpiece to your swim spa
• Northern Lights — LED lights positioned strategically around the spa to illuminate the water and surrounding area

The package can be added to any Aquatic or Executive Series swim spa. Because it’s an add-on rather than a standard inclusion, confirm it’s specified when you configure your model — it’s easiest to add during the initial build than to retrofit later.

The EZ UltraPure Ozone System is Hydropool’s ozone-based water treatment option. Ozone is a naturally strong oxidizer, and when it’s mixed into the water it goes to work breaking down contaminants — body oils, lotions, and organic debris — before they have a chance to cloud the water or clog the filter.

Because those oils and greases get broken down rather than accumulating, filters tend to stay cleaner longer and the telltale scum line around the waterline is less likely to form, which in practice means less manual scrubbing and adjusting for the owner.

It’s worth noting how this differs from Hydropool’s PureWater System: EZ UltraPure is a single-stage ozone treatment, while PureWater pairs ozone with a second UV light stage for a more thorough purification process. Think of EZ UltraPure as Hydropool’s straightforward ozone option, and PureWater as the more advanced step up.

Separate from the self-cleaning system’s continuous skim-filter-vacuum process, Hydropool swim spas also give owners control over the broader filtration schedule — how many times a day, and for how long, the main filtration pump runs.

Out of the box, Hydropool sets a factory default (commonly a cycle roughly every six hours, or about four times a day, depending on the model). But that schedule isn’t fixed. Through the control panel, owners can adjust the frequency and duration of filtration cycles to match how the spa is actually used — running it more often during heavy summer use with more swimmers, or dialing it back in quieter stretches to save energy.

This is what “programmable filtration” means on a Hydropool swim spa: it’s not a one-size-fits-all setting, it’s a schedule the owner tunes to their own household and climate, balancing water clarity against operating cost.

Hydropool’s PureWater System is a two-stage purification process, not a single sanitizer. Water first passes through an ozone cell, where ozone acts as an oxidizer, then continues through a chamber where it’s exposed to high-volume UV light. Used together, the two methods are more effective at neutralizing bacteria and organic material than either would be on its own.

Beyond killing bacteria, Hydropool says the process helps break down calcium buildup and biofilm inside the plumbing itself, not just the visible water — which is part of why it can reduce how much chemical sanitizer a swim spa needs day to day.

PureWater works alongside Hydropool’s self-cleaning system rather than replacing it: it’s the purification stage water passes through as it’s cycled through the skimmer, filter, and floor vacuum. It’s standard on Hydropool’s Executive and Aquatic swim spa collections, and optional on select Play collection models.

The Rowing Kit is a Hydropool fitness accessory that brings land-based rowing mechanics into the swim spa. It combines a pair of stainless steel oars with resistance bands, both attached to swivel anchors mounted in the tank. The swivel design lets the oars move through a complete rowing arc — the catch, the pull, and the recovery — rather than locking your arms into a fixed track.

Because the resistance comes from stretch bands rather than a rigid rowing machine frame, the kit works well alongside the swim spa’s current, letting you combine rowing-style upper-body and core work with the cardio demands of swimming against resistance in the same session. It’s a compact way to add a second training modality to a swim spa without any extra floor space, and it stores easily when not in use.

Self Clean Mode is the patented process at the core of every Hydropool swim spa. It runs three stages continuously: a surface skimmer that pulls in floating debris, pressurized filtration that forces water through the filter media in a sealed canister, and a floor vacuum that draws in anything that’s settled to the bottom — similar to how a commercial pool is maintained.

Hydropool holds a patent on this approach, which it originally developed running commercial pools before adapting it to residential spas. The result: on Hydropool swim spas, this cycle turns over 100% of the water roughly every 40 minutes, which works out to around 36 full water changes a day.

That’s a meaningful difference from standard swim spa filtration, which typically relies on passive, non-pressurized circulation without a floor vacuum — meaning water isn’t processed nearly as consistently or completely.

The SoftStride Exercise Mat is a cushioned, non-slip surface designed to line the floor — and in some models, the steps — of a Hydropool swim spa’s swim tank. Where a bare acrylic or composite floor can be hard underfoot and slick when wet, SoftStride is built to soften impact and improve grip at the same time.

That combination matters most for exercises that involve repeated foot contact against the floor, like jogging or running in place against the current, standing balance work, or simply walking in and out of the tank. Softer footing reduces joint stress during higher-impact movements, while the added traction lowers the chance of slipping compared to a smooth wet surface. Hydropool has made SoftStride flooring a standard or available feature across several swim spa lines, reflecting how central floor-based fitness routines are to how these spas get used.

Unlike the wall-mounted version, Hydropool’s Stainless Steel Exercise Bar mounts directly to the interior of the swim spa, typically along one side of the tank. Built in stainless steel for corrosion resistance in a wet, chemically treated environment, it’s available in shorter (around 24-inch) and longer (48-inch) lengths depending on the model and how much of the tank wall the owner wants to use.

Its role is the same as any fixed exercise bar: a stable point to hold while stretching, stabilizing during standing exercises, or bracing for balance-focused movements — all without needing to touch the tank floor or walls directly. Because it’s mounted inside the swim area rather than on an adjacent wall, it stays within reach throughout a workout, which some owners prefer for continuous circuit-style routines that move between exercises.

Hydropool swim spas come equipped with underwater LED lighting built into the shell, illuminating the water itself rather than just the surrounding deck or cabinet. The practical purpose is visibility: once the sun goes down, it’s easy to misjudge steps, edges, or water depth in a dark spa, and underwater lighting keeps those boundaries visible so users can see where they’re stepping.

It’s a safety feature as much as an ambiance one — swim spas are used well into the evening, especially in warmer months, and a well-lit tank reduces the chances of a slip or misstep getting in or out. On select Hydropool models, this lighting is paired with additional ambient effects (such as the Bellagio lighting package’s cascading waterfall lighting) for a more resort-style look after dark, but the underlying safety function is the same across the lineup.