{"id":507252,"date":"2019-11-06T19:24:26","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T00:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovefishtank.com\/?p=507252"},"modified":"2019-12-01T10:29:55","modified_gmt":"2019-12-01T15:29:55","slug":"best-pond-skimmer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovefishtank.com\/best-pond-skimmer\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Pond Skimmer | Reviews & Buyer’s Guide For A Healthy Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"
Building an outdoor pond, water garden, feature, or aquascape can be an incredibly exciting adventure. However, most people do not consider the maintenance required while they are building their new aquascape.<\/p>\n
One of the best ways to keep you from continually working on your pond or water garden is by installing a pond skimmer. Whether you are building new or are looking to reduce the maintenance on your existing pond, we can help.<\/p>\n
We have done the hard work for you. We have searched through hundreds of different pond skimmers and countless customer reviews to build a list of the best pond skimmers available.<\/p>\n
Below are 10 of the top-rated pond skimmers you can use in your outdoor pond, water garden, or water feature.easy to install – provides efficient mechanical filtration<\/strong><\/a>Aquascape Signature Series Pond Skimmer<\/a><\/p>\n very sturdy – high quality<\/strong><\/a>Atlantic Water Gardens PS3900 Pond Skimmer<\/a><\/p>\n easy to install and maintain – designed for use with 2000 – 4200 U.S. GPH Pums<\/strong><\/a>Laguna Pond Skimmer Filter<\/a><\/p>\n excellent design – strong and extremely durable construction<\/strong><\/a>Helix Drilled Skimmer Package<\/a><\/p>\n assembly not required – has a uniqued design that keeps your fish safe<\/strong><\/a>OASE Po Living Water Filtoskim 3000<\/a><\/p>\n provides mechanical filtration for outstanding water quality<\/strong><\/a>Waterscapes International PS4500 Pond Skimmer<\/a><\/p>\n provides efficient biological filtration – extremely durable<\/strong><\/a>Aquascape 43020 Signature Series 200 Pond Skimmer<\/a><\/p>\n simple and effective – great product<\/strong><\/a>OASE 57395 Aquaskim 40\u201d Pond Skimmer<\/a><\/p>\n great design – highly recommended<\/strong><\/a>Tetrapond In-Pond Skimmer<\/a><\/p>\n easy to remove and clean leaf basket – great value<\/strong><\/a>OASE Swimskim Floating Pond Skimmer<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n The Aquascape Signature Series Pond Skimmer is one of the best skimmers we\u2019ve found. The skimmer is built with commercial-grade materials and a lid that resembles rocks, so it is easy to blend into your existing aquascape.<\/p>\n The design of the skimmer makes it easy to clean and maintain. It resists corrosion so you can use it in both saltwater and freshwater ponds. The materials also hold up well in the elements, so you do not have to worry about the plastic becoming brittle and cracking. <\/p>\n Did You Know?<\/strong><\/p>\n Avoid stacking massive rocks on your skimmer because the lid may buckle under the pressure.<\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n The Atlantic Water Gardens PS3900 features a durable design with a door that helps optimize the amount of water flowing through it. The internal support bar helps prevent damage to the lid, so this skimmer can be stacked underneath rocks and plants.<\/p>\n As a surface skimmer, the heavy-duty design is built to withstand freezing temperatures. Hiding the box out of sight (and out of mind) is easy to do. The box is also simple to maintain and easy to install, making it a great choice. <\/p>\n Did You Know?<\/strong><\/p>\n A good skimmer works in conjunction with your filtration system to keep your water clean.<\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n The Laguna Pond Skimmer Filter is explicitly catered to beginners with smaller ponds. The design and materials used make it flexible and very durable. It\u2019s recommended to use a pump in the range of 2,000 gallons-per-hour to 4,000 gallons-per-hour with the box.<\/p>\n The Laguna pond skimmer features an internal basin that lets you install the pump inside of the skimmer box. This means it\u2019s easier to clean than many other models and can hold a significantly more significant amount of floating debris. <\/p>\n Did You Know?<\/strong><\/p>\n Submerged skimmer boxes work excellent in larger ponds with external filtration systems.<\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n If you\u2019re living in an area that has extreme weather patterns, such as storms and below-zero temperatures, the Helix Drilled Skimmer Package is a great option. It is built using materials that have proven to withstand some of the most extreme weather.<\/p>\n One of the most significant selling points of the Helix Drilled Skimmer Package is that it is safe for use in fish ponds. Larger species, such as Koi and Oscars, will not be able to get into the skimmer box, so you do not have to worry about them harming themselves. <\/p>\n Did You Know?<\/strong><\/p>\n Fish are naturally curious and will want to inspect your skimmer box.<\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n The OASE Filtoskim 3000 is another skimmer box that efficiently removes debris, leaves, twigs and other objects from the surface of your pond. The door on this box is crafted to make cleaning it easier to do and keep your fish out of the basket.<\/p>\n The internal basket can be accessed by removing the top of the skimmer and is designed to be easy to access. Inside of the skimmer is a basin for your pond pump so you can keep it out of the way and avoid having it take away from your pond\u2019s visual appeal. <\/p>\n Did You Know?<\/strong><\/p>\n Submersible skimmer boxes help remove decaying debris that sinks to the bottom of your pond.<\/p>\n\n
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1. Aquascape Signature Series Pond Skimmer<\/strong><\/a> – easy to install<\/h3>\n
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2. Atlantic Water Gardens PS3900 Pond Skimmer<\/a> – very sturdy<\/h3>\n
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3. Laguna Pond Skimmer Filter<\/a> – easy to install and maintain<\/h3>\n
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4. Helix Drilled Skimmer Package<\/a> – excellent design<\/h3>\n
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6. Waterscapes International PS4500 Pond Skimmer<\/a> – provides mechanical filtration for outstanding water quality<\/h3>\n