Betta SE Plus skimmer robot and Ladders?

mickey4paws · 2025-05-13T15:39:33-0400

Hey guys,
I'm very interested in the Betta SE Plus skimmer robot but can't help but wonder if it's going to get hung up on our ladder all the time. Has anyone had this issue or do I not need to worry about it. I called them up and didn't really get a definitive answer. Thanks!

HermanTX · 2025-05-13T18:06:00-0400

mickey4paws said:
Hey guys,
I'm very interested in the Betta SE Plus skimmer robot but can't help but wonder if it's going to get hung up on our ladder all the time. Has anyone had this issue or do I not need to worry about it. I called them up and didn't really get a definitive answer. Thanks!

My Betta came with some extensions to put into the bottom. the goal is that stops going on to a real shallow area. Or something like a ladder step.

Rancho Cost-a-Lotta · 2025-05-13T18:38:46-0400

If the bot senses no movement as it would when it hits a solid object, it will back up, turn, and continue on.

According to the FAQ, if it gets stuck, it will, "stop and turn itself into ERROR mode when running into obstacles it can’t free itself from or getting stuck. LED lights at the top backside of the robot will show the error modes and the robot will restart by itself in 20 minutes."

My Betta SE Plus occasionally gets stuck in the skimmer, but that's because the it can't overcome the suction of the skimmer.

mickey4paws · 2025-05-13T19:09:28-0400

HermanTX said:
My Betta came with some extensions to put into the bottom. the goal is that stops going on to a real shallow area. Or something like a ladder step.

Thanks for the reply, Herman! That sounds good. Our top step of the ladder is about an inch over the water.

mickey4paws · 2025-05-13T19:12:24-0400

Rancho Cost-a-Lotta said:
If the bot senses no movement as it would when it hits a solid object, it will back up, turn, and continue on.

According to the FAQ, if it gets stuck, it will, "stop and turn itself into ERROR mode when running into obstacles it can’t free itself from or getting stuck. LED lights at the top backside of the robot will show the error modes and the robot will restart by itself in 20 minutes."

My Betta SE Plus occasionally gets stuck in the skimmer, but that's because the it can't overcome the suction of the skimmer.

Thanks, Mike! That sounds pretty cool. Our skimmer isn't that strong so maybe I won't have to worry about that, or put a noodle piece in there. The thought of not having to hand skim as much sounds wonderful!

Rancho Cost-a-Lotta · 2025-05-13T19:13:30-0400

I really like how it works on smaller debris. Really keeps the pool surface clear. I did put a small piece of foam in the middle of the skimmer to keep the bot from getting stuck. Haven't had a problem since.