Pond Skimmer Reviews | Savio Original Pond Surface Skimmer Filter & Savio Compact Pond Skimmer Filters

What Are Pond Surface Skimmers?

Garden ponds require biological filtration and mechanical filtration in order to present the inhabitants, fish, toads, snails etc with a clean, safe and healthy environment.

When it comes to fish ponds the vast majority of people think of filtration as the process of removing leaves, twigs, grass and uneaten fish food i.e. actually removing debris from the pond. Whilst this is filtration it is mechanical filtration.

Another type of filtration that is essential to a backyard fish pond is biological pond filtration, performed by a biological pond filter (biofilter for short).

Biological filtration breaks down toxic ammonia and nitrite found in pond water and converts it into nitrate which isn't poisonous to Koi, goldfish and other aquatic pond life. Ammonia and nitrite find their way into the pond water through decaying vegetation, rotting fish food and mainly from fish excrement (liquid and solid) and also through the gills of pond fish.

Pond skimmer filters perform an important job as they prevent the build up of sludge by removing leaves etc from the pond surface before they have a chance to fall to the bottom of the pond and rot, forming what is known as sludge (decaying organic matter).

Sludge encourages the build up of heterotrophic bacteria, responsible for fish disease and illness. Garden ponds with excess pond sludge also smell because of the release of hydrogen sulphide.

The vast majority of fish pond and koi pond surface skimmers simply perform mechanical filtration by removing the debris from the pond surface and setting it to a separate bio-filter.

The Savio Original Pond Surface Skimmer Filter & Savio Compact Pond Skimmer Filters go one step further. They are actually a mechanical and biological filter combined. Add to this the inbuilt UV clarifier for controlling the build up of suspended algae and you have a pretty neat and extremely useful piece of pond keeping equipment.

Savio Pond Skimmer Reviews ...

Savio Original 16 inch Wide Skimmer FilterSavio Original koi pond surface skimmer Filter

The Savio Skimmer Filter is the original pond skimmer filter for large ponds. The Savio Original Pond Skimmer Filter will drastically reduce routine pond maintenance as well as prevent the build up of green water due to its integrated UV sterilizer.

This versatile koi pond surface skimmer combines 4 types of filtration for ultra clean pond water. These industry recognized pond surface skimmers also incorporate biological pond filtration, macro filtration and UV filtration (UV clarification).

Savio Skimmer Filters are the only pond skimmers that incorporate a UV sterilizer, to effectively remove suspended green algae.

The Savio Original Pond Surface Skimmer Filter utilizes a skimming action to remove floating pond debris, such as leaves and twigs, for easy storage in its rigid leaf basket.

Biological Filtration effectively removes ammonia and other biological waste from your pond water, making for a healthier and safer environment for your Koi, Rudd, Tench and other pond fish to live in.

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Savio Skimmer Filters have a super strong injection molded housing and a cylindrical design that resists warping and compaction in the ground. This large pond skimmer easily accommodates a large submersible pump or two medium size pumps, due to its size.

The Savio Skimmer filter is a complete filtration solution for ponds up to 1,000 gallons. Can be used with the Savio Livingponds Filter for larger water features.

Savio Original Skimmer Filter Models...

  • Savio Original 6" Weir Garden Pond Skimmer Filter - Ponds up to 300 sq ft - 3500 GPH - 6" assembly
  • Savio Original 8.5" Weir Garden Pond Skimmer Filter - Ponds up to 500 sq ft - 5000 GPH - 8.5" assembly
  • Savio Original 16 inch Wide Garden Pond Skimmer Filter- Ponds up to 1200 sq ft - 8500 GPH - 16" assembly.

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Savio Compact Pond Surface Skimmer Filter For Small Ponds

Proof that excellence does come in small sizes, Savio Compact Pond Skimmer Filters are based on the best selling Savio Original Pond Surface Skimmer Filter.

Designed to reduce pond maintenance, while blending with the surrounding landscape, the Compact Skimmerfilter collects debris, clears water, and hides unsightly pumps.

This mighty skimmer delivers dynamic multi-stage filtration for smaller ponds and water features, providing a complete filtration system for ponds up to 700 gallons, and a skimming solution for ponds up to 2,500 gallons.

  • UV Filtration - Savio Compact pond skimmer box filters are the only skimmer filters on the market with a patented integrated UV system (sold separately) - a safe, chemical free way to eliminate green water.
  • Skimming Action - Pulls debris from the surface of the water, capturing in a rigid leaf basket with handle for clean, no mess disposal.
  • Biological Filtration - Two filter media cartridges provide a surface for beneficial bacteria to colonize the skimmer filter, converting biological waste from fish, ammonia and other toxins to inert forms for healthier ponds.
  • Mechanical Filtration - This protects and extends the life of your pump, providing a place to conceal ugly equipment and plumbing. When used with a biological filtration system, the skimmer pre-filters debris allowing your filter to work more efficiently.

Although compact in size compared to the Savio Original pond surface skimmer filter these versatile fish pond surface skimmers still boast the same durable, injection-molded housing that has won the acclaim of landscape professionals everywhere.

Like the Savio Original Pond Surface Skimmer Filter this all-in-one approach eliminates the need for extra plumbing and equipment, while reducing plumbing.

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