Skimmers
Install a skimmer to remove floating leaves and other floating debris from the surface of the pond. A skimmer takes off the excess fish food before it has a chance to foul the water.
A skimmer makes it easy to hide the pump from view and provides easy wintertime access for pump cleaning.
The Savio Skimmerfilter system has three choices of faceplate openings to accommodate different flow rates. The Compact Skimmerfilter has two faceplate choices. The faceplate is chosen according to the flow rate of the pump that you'll install inside it. You can also select from optional UV sterilizer lamps that are able to be installed inside the skimmer unit. Easy to clean filter pad is contained in a removeable cage for quick cleaning.
The Elite Skimmers by Pondbuilder are sturdy skimmers that boast a high volume of inlet flow rates. Featuring Matala filter media, they are easy to clean.
The pump is placed inside of the skimmer where it is out of sight. The suction of the pump vaccuums the surface of the pond as it pulls water through the skimmer opening. Any floating surface debris nearby is pulled into the skimmer where it is trapped in a removeable basket. The water then passes through filter media, making the skimmer a pre-filter for the pump.
Pondbuilder Elite Skimmer Box with Lid |
![]() $404.00 Weir opening 8", Recommended flow rate 3500 gph. Maximum flow rate 5000 gph. Dimensions: 26.25” x 15.25” x 19.75” Maximum pond size: Up to 11’ x 16’ or similar |
EliteTM Skimmer with 10" weir $539.00 Weir opening 10", Recommended flow rate 5500 gph |
EliteTM Skimmer with 15" weir $734.00 Weir opening 15", Recommended flow rate 7500 gph |
Serenity Pond Skimmer $208.00 Install on new or existing water garden. Helps keep surface debris from sinking to the bottom of the pond, preventing sludge build-up. |
![]() A scaled down version of our popular Savio Model. Great for smaller pond installations and as an add-on to already existing liner ponds.
Savio Compact Skimmerfilter - with 6" faceplate (CW60) $394.00 Savio Compact Skimmerfilter Mats Pack of 2 $17.95 Emperor's Savio Retrofit 18 Watt UV Sterilizer $236.00 |
![]() A scaled down version of our popular Savio Model. Great for smaller pond installations and as an add-on to already existing liner ponds.
Savio Compact Skimmerfilter - with 8-1/2" faceplate (CW85) $394.00 Savio Compact Skimmerfilter Mats Pack of 2 $17.95 Emperor's Savio Retrofit 18 Watt UV Sterilizer $236.00 |
![]() The Savio skimmer is precision engineered for easy assembly and maintenance. Comes with a sturdy, non-skid cover with security locknuts. There is a one-click locking weir(tm) that allows complete isolation for cleaning and winterization. Savio Skimmerfilter with 6" faceplate (SSW 6000) $529.00 Savio Skimmerfilter Mat Media $29.95 Emperor's Savio Retrofit 25 Watt UV Sterilizer #02826 $254.00 Emperor Savio Retrofit 50 Watt UV Sterilizer #02850 $404.00 |
![]() Handles water flow from 1800 GPH to 5000 GPH. Savio Skimmerfilter with 8-1/2" faceplate (SSW 8500) $529.00 Savio Skimmerfilter Mat Media $29.95 Emperor's Savio Retrofit 25 Watt UV Sterilizer #02826 $254.00 Emperor Savio Retrofit 50 Watt UV Sterilizer #02850 $404.00 |
![]() Savio Skimmerfilter Model SSW 16000 handles water flow from 5000 GPH to 8500 GPH. Savio Skimmerfilter Mat Media $29.95 Emperor Savio Retrofit 50 Watt UV Sterilizer #02850 $404.00 |
![]() $23.95 Savio Skimmerfilter external pump kit adapts a skimmer to a pump located outside of the housing. |
![]() $76.95 Take water from below the water surface by attaching the bulkhead fitting to the flat front of your Savio Skimmerfilter. The PVC flex pipe extends to the pond where it is attached to (and through) the pond liner through a second bulkhead fitting. Part shown has a piece of liner attached for demonstration only. This fitting is helpful if the water goes below the weir opening of the skimmer because it keeps water in the skimmer so the pump doesn't run dry. This fitting also helps take water from deeper in the pond rather than just from the surface. |
![]() $236.00 Fits directly into the Savio Compact Skimmer. Maximum pump flow 1000 gph |
![]() $254.00 Complete unit connects directly into the Savio Skimmerfilter. Made by Emperor Aquatics. For ponds up to 3,000 gallons. |
![]() $404.00 Fits directly into the Savio Skimmer. For ponds up to 5,000 gallons. |
![]() $60.00 16 watt UV replacement lamp for Savio UV. |
![]() $73.00 25 watt UV replacement lamp for Emperor's Savio Retrofit UV. |
![]() $76.00 50 watt UV replacement lamp for Emperor's Savio Retrofit UV. |
![]() $60.00 Savio replacement quartz sleeve - 25 & 57 watt. |
![]() $59.95 Savio Compact Skimmerfilter replacement basket. |
$17.95 Polyester insert for the filter cartridges inside the Savio Compact Skimmerfilter. 2 mats measure 6" X 14" X 1-1/4" thick, each piece |
$29.95 Replacement polyester media mat for the large Savio Skimmerfilter. Insert into the cartridge inside the skimmerfilter. One mat. Measures 14" X 7-1/4" X 1-1/4" thick. |
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