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.

Skimmers

Pondbuilder Elite Skimmer Box with Lid Skims debris from surface of pond Protects and hides pump Weir door keeps fish out of skimmer box Strong construction Two discharge options with UniSeal® fittings Matala Filter material makes cleaning easy Strong mesh basket catches leaves and larger debris Stainless steel hardware resists corrosion Optional bottom drain compatible Optional overflow and autofill compatible Includes artificial rock lid

EliteTM Skimmer with 8" weir $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 Quantity

EliteTM Skimmer with 10" weir $539.00 Weir opening 10", Recommended flow rate 5500 gph Quantity

EliteTM Skimmer with 15" weir $734.00 Weir opening 15", Recommended flow rate 7500 gph Quantity

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. Maximum flow rate: 1800 gph Snout opening 7-1/2" wide X 6-1/4" tall Overall dimensions:16-1/4" X 13-1/4" X 14-3/4" tall Pump area dimension:11-3/4" X 6" at top and 11-3/4" X 8" at bottom. Kit includes detachable door, plastic faux rock lid, filter mat, mesh net on frame, hardware, silicone and instructions 5 year warranty - Made in USA Quantity

Savio Compact Skimmerfilter - with 6" faceplate (CW60) A scaled down version of our popular Savio Model. Great for smaller pond installations and as an add-on to already existing liner ponds. Space saving alternative to the bigger, more versatile model. Optional 18 watt UV Clarifier is available. See below. For ponds up to 200 sq ft. Comes with a 6" Faceplate (8-1/2" faceplate also available-see below). Recommended flow 500 - 1800 GPH 16.85" wide x 17.6" Front to Back x 19.35" tall. Savio Compact Skimmerfilter - with 6" faceplate (CW60) $394.00 Quantity Savio Compact Skimmerfilter Mats Pack of 2 pads $27.95 Quantity

Savio Compact Skimmerfilter - with 8-1/2" faceplate (CW85) A scaled down version of our popular Savio Model. Great for smaller pond installations and as an add-on to already existing liner ponds. Space saving alternative to the bigger, more versatile model. Optional 18 watt UV Clarifier is available. See below. For ponds up to 300 sq ft. Comes with 8-1/2" Faceplate (6" faceplate also available-see above). Recommended flow 1800 - 2500 GPH. 16.85" wide x 17.6" Front to Back x 19.35" tall. Five Year Limited Warranty Savio Compact Skimmerfilter - with 8-1/2" faceplate (CW85) $399.00 Quantity Savio Compact Skimmerfilter Mats Pack of 2 pads $27.95 Quantity

Savio Skimmerfilter with 8-1/2" faceplate (SSW 8500) Handles water flow from 1800 GPH to 5000 GPH. Recommended pond surface area up to 500 sq ft. Dimensions approximately: 24" Front to Back x 24" Wide X 24" Tall Savio Skimmerfilter with 8-1/2" faceplate (SSW 8500) $659.00 Quantity Savio Skimmerfilter Mat Media $29.95 Quantity

Savio Skimmerfilter with 16" faceplate (SSW16000) Savio Skimmerfilter Model SSW 16000 handles water flow from 5000 GPH to 8500 GPH. Recommended pond surface area up to 1,200 sq ft. Dimensions approximately: 24" Front to Back x 24" Wide X 24" Tall The base of some larger pumps require the skimmer filter cartridge to be removed Savio Skimmerfilter Mat Media $29.95 Quantity

Savio External Pump Kit $23.95 Savio Skimmerfilter external pump kit adapts a skimmer to a pump located outside of the housing. Quantity

Savio Midwater intake Kit $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. Quantity

SAVIO 16 Watt UV Replacement Lamp $60.00 16 watt UV replacement lamp for Savio UV. Quantity

Savio 25/57 Watt UV Replacement Quartz Sleeve $60.00 Savio replacement quartz sleeve - 25 & 57 watt. Quantity

Savio Compact Skimmerfilter Replacement Basket $79.95 Savio Compact Skimmerfilter replacement basket. Quantity

Savio Compact Skimmerfilter Mats Pack of 2 pads $27.95 Polyester insert for the filter cartridges inside the Savio Compact Skimmerfilter. 2 mats measure 6" X 14" X 1-1/4" thick, each piece Quantity

Savio Skimmerfilter Mat Media $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. Quantity