TetraPond In-Pond Skimmer
Description
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
Tetra Pond In-Pond Skimmer is designed to remove debris from the water's surface before it sinks, acting as a pre-filter and helping protect your pump from clogging. Water and debris are drawn into the skimmer, and debris collects inside. Water is drawn into the pump, then discharged to an external filter or waterfall. Use with large flexible or pre-formed ponds that are 500 to 1,000 gallons. Tetra In-Pond Skimmer is easy to install and clean and comes with complete instructions for setup. The skimmer should be installed on a pond shelf or on blocks - built with four corner pockets that can be filled with sand or gravel to prevent the skimmer from floating. Contains a basket to collect large debris and a filter pad that collects smaller particles (replacement pads sold separately). The floating weir door maximizes surface cleaning. Includes a 2-year limited warranty - see packaging for details.
- - Pond skimmer: Removes debris from the water's surface before it sinks.
- - Size: For use in large flexible or pre-formed ponds 500 to 1,000 gallons.
- - Pre-filter: Helps protect your pond pump from clogging.
- - Easy to install and clean: Draws in water and collects debris in a basket and replaceable filter pad.
Specifications
SKU | 1443836 |
---|---|
Primary Brand | Tetra |
Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Reviews
Rating Snapshot
Review this Product
Filter Reviews
SKIMMER HEAVEN
Yes, I recommend this product.
Good add-on filter
Yes, I recommend this product.
Very good product and great price!
Yes, I recommend this product.
Excellent product at an excellent price.
Yes, I recommend this product.
simple and effective
Yes, I recommend this product.
The Tetra Pond Skimmer is a difficult product to use
No, I do not recommend this product.
Easy, easy, easy!
Yes, I recommend this product.
Amazing skimmer
Yes, I recommend this product.
Questions
after attaching my pump to the tetrapond skimmer can i use the other outlet to attach hose to run to my waterfall ??
- If by "the other outlet" you mean the outlet on the pump, yes you can attach tubing to the outlet on the pump and channel the water away from the pump to a waterfall or a bubbler or a fountain. On the 1900 gph tetra pond pump i bought to use with this skimmer both the inlet and outlet are the same size.
Helpful?
What pump would work go with this skimmer?
- I purchased the tetra pond 1900 gph water garden pump mfg number 19039 item number 224482 to use with my tetra pond skimmer. Because they are both made by tetra, the tubing and connectors that come with the skimmer EXACTLY fit the intake on the pump. Yes whatever pump you use must have a threaded intake to work with this skimmer. You will need to attach plumbing or tubing to the outlet to channel its very strong output to a bubbler or fountain or some other water feature like a waterfall as far away from the skimmer as you can get The inlet (the sucky part) is horizontal on the front of the pump and the outlet is vertical right above the inlet. Unlike some pumps both the inlet and outlet are the same size.
Helpful?
I don't understand why the pond's total gallons are listed instead of the surface area to be skimmed
- Mothe, Thank you for your question. In order to ensure that your pond is being properly filtered and skimmed you would want to go with a skimmer and filter that is rated specifically for your pond size. If you get something that is too small for your pond it may not work correctly and can possibly lead to issues with your water.
Helpful?
Is this skimmer turtle safe?
Would I be able to attach a pump with a 5/8" hose. I want to use a fountain pump. Or is it possible to put the pump inside the skimmer.
- Thank you for your email. The TetraPond Pond Skimmer features 1-1/4" dia dual outlets for left or right plumbing installation. For ponds up to 1,000 gallons. 12" x 11" x 9-3/4" high. tlt
Helpful?
Where can I get replacement filters and a debris basket for the Tetra Pond Skimmer
- Thank you for your question. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-381-7179 or email Customerservice@DrsFosterSmith.com as more information is needed to better answer your question.
Helpful?
Do you have to buy filter media forTetra Skimmer for Pond systems?
Does this need to have a pump for this skimmer specifically or can I use a solar powered pump?
- It needs a pretty good sized pump to pull the water through. Remember, once debris starts to build up in your filter media & the basket, whatever pump system you have will be working harder. Also, if you have this connected to a water feature, you'll have to consider head height, which takes a larger pump to push that water through a fountain or waterfall. I don't have my skimmer connected to a water feature, but I wanted the flow out of the pump to cause some circulation in my pond. (My pond is about 1300 gallons) I have a pump that is just over 1000 gph, with 1" connections & I think it's the perfect size for our pond. Of course your situation is different, but I wouldn't skimp too much on a pump, otherwise the skimmer isn't as efficient.
Helpful?
What is the minimum water level that the tetra skimmer will work with?
- Pump sits nicely in 1' foot of water.
Helpful?
The small tetra skimmer, does the pump go inside or outside?
- The pump goes outside of the unit. With the unit you get 2 adapters, one to plug the side you are not using and the other to attach the (included) hose to your pump.
Helpful?