pond Skimmers Reduce Pond Bio Filter Load

Pond Skimmers ... also called Surface Skimmers. I don't think I have ever discussed pond skimmers. A pond skimmer is designed to remove (skim) floating debris by suction and thus remove some of the potential biological debris polluting the water or making it cloudy. The skimming action is created using a pump which can be attached to what is a fixed or floating device ... for those people with swimming pools the skimmer is almost always in a fixed position and is normally an overflow point. The image below shows a skimmer from cal pump in the USA

cal pumps pond skimmer Inside a pond skimmer is normally a plastic mesh or wire basket which catches the debris sucked into the pond skimmer unit. The size of the mesh determines what size of solid can pass through the pond skimmer ... this means a solids handling pump matching the mesh size must be chosen. Fixed pond skimmers sit on the bottom of the pond or on a brick to elevate them depending upon depth. This type of pond skimmer will normally have a base which can somehow be weighted with stones to prevent it moving. There will be a device for connecting a pipe leading to the pump at the base of such a pond skimmer.

Some pumps have a separate nozzle to attach a pond skimmer to.

Pond skimmers are normally not an essential part of an average garden pond. Learn more here Learn about pond skimmer here

Cal Pump Skimmers as shown in image are excellent. They clear the pond surface of organic material, such as leaves and airborne pollen, and they can greatly aid pond clarity. Use the Cal Pond Skimmer as the intake unit for your pump and enjoy clean, clear water.

  • Can be installed in any new or existing pond
  • Hanger strap for easy installation
  • 1" and 1 1/2" MNPT fittings included
  • UV resistant for longevity
  • Lift out strainer basket for easy service
  • Compact size, making it easy to conceal
  • Skims debris from the surface for less organic material in water

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