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Pool Party: Make a Splash With Fountains, Floats and Inflatables

Whoop it Up With Pool Light Shows, Fountains, Waterworks & Games

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Swimming Fish Pool Light

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I've always felt that a swimming pool could be potentially more intriguing with fish swimming around. Of course, that could get messy and complicated.

That's where this fabulously fun and faux tropical fish comes in -- multi-colored lights shine in all directions as it moves around your pool with a realistic swimming technique. This underwater charmer measures 14-1/2" long, and features a  crystal-like designwith color on its fins. This unique pool light offers several operating options: motion alone, lights alone or both actions simultaneously.

The Swimming Fish Pool Light requires three AA batteries, which are not included.

Swimways Ocean Art Jellies

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Who's pool's the coolest? Yours, of course. Illuminate your pool or spa with the natural art of a beautiful jellyfish. Super bright LEDs light-up the jellyfish's cap and tentacles, spreading a soft light throughout your pool. Floats at and below the water surface to maximize its presence. Beautifully sculpted and detailed jellies are 18" tall and 9" in diameter. Two color palettes: blue or ruby. Requires four AA batteries, not included.

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Underwater Light Show & Fountain

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Want to get mesmerized? Enjoy illuminated, dancing waters; shifting patterns of colored light create a kaleidoscope effect underwater. This water and light fantasy has several different modes to suit any mood. Includes a remote control to easily operate the water and lights. Water flow into fountain causes unit to spin, creating a great show. No hose hook-ups required; battery powered. Floats freely around the pool or can be tethered in place. Requires four D batteries (not included).


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WaterRipper Ball

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Upon first glance, this lightweight ball might not look any diffferent than a vinyl hackey sack ball. The RipperBall's "secrets" are its  slow-acting, collapsing beanbag design, balanced density and water-absorbing materials, which maximize density and performance on water. In a nutshell, it works really well.

My daughter and I tested it out in the pool, and sure 'nuf, it skipped and skimmed across the water without sinking, making a big splash or thud. While my pool is not big enough to test out the WaterRipper's claim that it can cross 100 feet of water while staying in the pool, it worked just great. Another plus: it has to be the pool toy that takes the least amount of storage space, since it's about 3" x 3". Perfect!

 

 

 

 

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