{"title":"Pond Skimmers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a skimmer used for?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA skimmer is a tool for your pond that helps keep the surface of your water clean. When leaves, twigs, and other debris fall on the water, they usually sink to the bottom over time. A skimmer ensures these are removed, preventing them from polluting the water in your pond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does a skimmer work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou often place a skimmer in your pond and connect it to a \u003ca title=\"Efficient pond pumps from BluGarda for ponds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blugarda.nl\/collections\/vijverpompen\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.blugarda.nl\/collections\/vijverpompen\"\u003epond pump\u003c\/a\u003e. Because the top of the skimmer is slightly below the water surface, water falls into the skimmer by gravity. The water is drawn in by the pump and can be diverted to a filter, such as a \u003ca title=\"Pressure filters for ponds for filtering pond water\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blugarda.nl\/collections\/drukfilters\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.blugarda.nl\/collections\/drukfilters\"\u003epressure filter\u003c\/a\u003e. Large debris like twigs and leaves remain in the skimmer's net. You can periodically remove and clean these debris from the net. Smaller particles are carried by the pond pump to the filter, where they are captured by a filter sponge or biologically broken down. This provides complete filtration of all the water in your pond, allowing you to capture large debris as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFloating skimmer or standing skimmer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are different types that may be suitable for your pond. A \u003ca title=\"Standing skimmer for ponds to remove surface debris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blugarda.nl\/products\/bluskimmer-staande-verstelbare-telescoopskimmer-voor-in-vijver\"\u003estanding skimmer\u003c\/a\u003e is often placed at the bottom of your pond. You can anchor it with a few heavy stones. Using a telescopic or riser pipe, you can adjust the top so that it reaches just to the water surface. Attach a hose to the bottom that leads to a pond pump. The pond pump then draws water from the skimmer to your filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca title=\"Floating skimmer including pump and filter from BluGarda with fountain set\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blugarda.nl\/products\/bluskimmer-2-500-drijvende-skimmer-met-fonteinset\"\u003efloating skimmer\u003c\/a\u003e can float on the surface of your pond. It may have a connection leading to a pump or an integrated pump. In the latter case, you usually only need to place it in the water and turn it on, and the skimmer starts working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich pump for skimmer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pump you connect depends on the capacity of your skimmer and the filter you attach it to. Ensure that the flow capacity of your filter is leading and adjust your pump and skimmer accordingly. Most skimmers have a wide range in capacity: they work with both small and large volumes of water. The standing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blugarda.nl\/products\/bluskimmer-staande-verstelbare-telescoopskimmer-voor-in-vijver\" title=\"BluSkimmer standing and adjustable telescopic skimmer\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.blugarda.nl\/products\/bluskimmer-staande-verstelbare-telescoopskimmer-voor-in-vijver\"\u003eBluSkimmer\u003c\/a\u003e has a capacity between 8,000 and 16,000 liters, for example. You can choose a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blugarda.nl\/collections\/vijverpompen\" title=\"Pond pump for ponds\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.blugarda.nl\/collections\/vijverpompen\"\u003epond pump with fixed capacity\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blugarda.nl\/collections\/regelbare-vijverpompen\" title=\"Pond pump with adjustable capacity\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.blugarda.nl\/collections\/regelbare-vijverpompen\"\u003epond pump with adjustable capacity\u003c\/a\u003e. The advantage of adjustable capacity is that you can increase or decrease the power as desired. You can also set different capacities throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floating BluSkimmer from BluGarda has an integrated pump. You don't need to buy an extra pump for this and thus don't need to connect it with a hose to a filter. You place it in the pond at the desired location, plug it in, and the skimmer starts working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRemove leaves from pond\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen autumn arrives, many leaves will fall from the trees. These often quickly find their way to the surface of your pond. Pollution in your pond can quickly disrupt its balance. The leaves and twigs that decompose in your pond are broken down into ammonia, nitrite, and eventually nitrate, among other things. This is also known as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blugarda.nl\/pages\/complete-gids-over-de-werking-van-het-ecosysteem-en-filtering-van-je-vijver\" title=\"Nitrogen cycle in your pond's ecosystem\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.blugarda.nl\/pages\/complete-gids-over-de-werking-van-het-ecosysteem-en-filtering-van-je-vijver\"\u003enitrogen cycle\u003c\/a\u003e. An excess of these substances is harmful to the plants and fish in your pond. An excess of leaves can quickly lead to an excess of these waste substances. You can use a net to remove the leaves that have fallen into your pond, but it's much easier to let a skimmer do the work for you. The skimmer can continuously remove debris from the water surface into a collection net. You only need to empty the collection net occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe benefits of a skimmer listed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves surface debris such as leaves, branches, insects, etc., preventing them from polluting the pond water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as standing or floating skimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for small and large ponds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA standing skimmer can be connected to a pond pump, and water can be diverted to a filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bluskimmer-2-500-drijvende-skimmer-met-fonteinset","title":"BluSkimmer 2,500 - Floating Skimmer with fountain set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFloating skimmer and fountain in one\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith just one device you get a skimmer and floating fountain for your pond. Thanks to the skimmer, leaves and twigs will quickly be sucked up and collected in the net. With the fountain function you have a beautiful fountain in the middle of your pond. You can use the set in skimmer mode or fountain mode. In skimmer mode, only the skimmer function will be on. In fountain mode, the fountain is on and the skimmer is partially active. So you can easily alternate: in summer a beautiful fountain and in autumn a skimmer against all falling leaves!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFountain set with three different fountain heads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternate your fountain set with the three different included fountain heads. This allows you to create an always different fountain image for your pond. A pond that never gets boring! You change them easily by turning off the pump, unscrewing the fountain head and mounting a new fountain head. This way you can enjoy a beautiful ambience again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutomatic drainage of surface debris in your pond\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a skimmer you never again have to use a scoop net to fish surface dirt out of the water in your pond. A skimmer helps you day and night to drain surface water and send it via a pump directly to your filter.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe surface is cleaned of large debris and the water is filtered. This is how you get rid of both large and small debris. All you have to do is occasionally empty the net in the skimmer of leaves and other large debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNo more excess debris from unwanted surface debris\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen leaves, branches, insects and other debris fall into your pond, they often descend to the bottom over time. Here they will decompose and cause an increase in waste products in your pond. This can cause additional pollutants and algae formation. Especially in the fall you can get a lot of trouble from many falling leaves.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA skimmer automatically drains all this extra dirt, so it has no chance to form extra waste in your pond. This keeps your pond cleaner and healthier without you having to put in a lot of effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEasy to install and position with anchor rope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacing and installing the floating BluSkimmer 2,500 is easy because it floats and is so positionable. You can easily anchor the BluSkimmer with supplied nylon ropes and anchor points. This allows you to place the BluSkimmer in the desired location. The BluSkimmer will float there and you can then enjoy the skimmer or fountain function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for all pond depths from 35cm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the skimmer floats it works in both deep and shallow ponds. The skimmer must float at a pond depth of at least 35cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for ponds up to 40m2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BluSkimmer can process up to 2,500 liters of water per hour. The large range makes it suitable for ponds with an area up to 40m2.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BluGarda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42341871157414,"sku":"BGFS-2500","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0434\/9142\/6470\/products\/BluSkimmer2500drijvendeskimmermetfonteinset.jpg?v=1656329547"},{"product_id":"bluskimmer-staande-verstelbare-telescoopskimmer-voor-in-vijver","title":"BluSkimmer - Standing adjustable telescopic skimmer for in pond","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAutomatic removal of surface dirt in your pond\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a skimmer you never again have to use a scoop net to fish surface dirt out of the water in your pond. A skimmer helps you day and night to discharge surface water and send it directly to your filter via a pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is cleaned of large debris and the water is filtered. This is how you deal with large and small debris. All you have to do is occasionally empty the net in the skimmer of leaves and other large debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNo more excess debris from unwanted surface debris\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen leaves, branches, insects and other debris fall into your pond, they often descend to the bottom over time. Here they will decompose and cause an increase in waste products in your pond. This can cause additional pollutants and algae formation. Especially in autumn, you can get a lot of trouble from many falling leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA skimmer automatically drains all this extra dirt, so it doesn't have a chance to form extra waste in your pond. This keeps your pond cleaner and healthier without you having to put in a lot of effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy to install at the bottom of your pond\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacing and installing the BluSkimmer 12,000 is easy because it can be placed at the bottom of your pond. The skimmer can still function properly even at an angle of 7.5 degrees. You can easily anchor the BluSkimmer to the bottom by filling the bottom plate of the BluSkimmer with stones. The skimmer will then remain firmly in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for almost any pond depth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the skimmer has a telescopic tube, it is adjustable in height. You can adjust it so that it comes out just right for your water surface. The skimmer is therefore suitable for ponds from 32 cm to 83cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for ponds up to 40m²\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BluSkimmer can process between 8,000 and 16,000 liters of pond water per hour. The large range makes it suitable for ponds with an area of up to 40m².\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnecting to a pond pump with connection for a skimmer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no pond pump in the BluSkimmer itself. You connect the BluSkimmer to a pond pump with sufficient capacity and it will ensure that the water is sucked through the skimmer. Between the BluSkimmer and the pond pump you can use a pond hose. The pond pump you can have the water pumped to a filter such as a \u003ca title=\"Pressure filters suitable for connecting to a skimmer\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/drukfilters\" data-mce-href=\"\/en\/collections\/drukfilters\"\u003epressure filter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"BluFlow 10,000 liter pond pump suitable for skimmer\" href=\"\/en\/products\/bluflow-10000l-vijverpomp\" data-mce-href=\"\/en\/products\/bluflow-10000l-vijverpomp\"\u003eBluFlow 10,\u003c\/a\u003e 000 and the \u003ca title=\"BluFlow 16,000 liter pond pump suitable for skimmer\" href=\"\/en\/products\/bluflow-16000l-vijverpomp\" data-mce-href=\"\/en\/products\/bluflow-16000l-vijverpomp\"\u003eBluFlow 16,000\u003c\/a\u003e are suitable for use with this skimmer.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BluGarda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42596967579814,"sku":"BGS-12000","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0434\/9142\/6470\/products\/CSP-403000x3000.jpg?v=1649960501"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0434\/9142\/6470\/collections\/CSP-40_511x1000_41d7ed45-3642-4085-88cd-99e3199e96a6.jpg?v=1747925778","url":"https:\/\/www.blugarda.at\/en\/collections\/skimmer.oembed","provider":"BluGarda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}