Installing A Floating POND SKIMMER

Installing A floating pond skimmer.
I install the Oase skimmer 25 to my koi pond to help remove leaves, pollen and dust that fall on the surface and to help keep it clear.
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[@anthonywatkins2783]

I have the Oase 50 swimskim in my pond, I’ve anchored it to my pond netting so prevents it moving and rotating, it works brilliantly, I’ve added a pebble to my basket to keep it weighed down as it does on the odd occasions spring up, keeps my pond surface lovely and clear, I do have mine on a timer so skimmer on all day switches off during the night time.

[@Sharpeyskoi]

Yeah I did the same with pebbles.
I time mine but usually just comes off at feeding times

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Watching you having fun with the skimmer. Cracking tool. Roaming didnt work for me either. Just be aware if you have any small fish and they try to get any food that gets pulled in as they wont get out. If it does bob out it will run its self dry.🤔. 😉👍

[@Sharpeyskoi]

Thanks mate , yeah I watched your video on it 👍. Touch wood , it hasn't bobbed out so i think ill put it a timer like you or ill make a feeding ring. Made a difference already

[@keepingitkoi]

I used to have that skimmer on my old pond cracking bits of kits 👍😊
Also bakki showers dont cause the protein bubbles but the action of the shower does activate them so yeh in you new pond have a proper inwall skimmer or get a protein skimmer 😊👍

[@Sharpeyskoi]

Thanks mate . No other water return, even my water feature in the corner don't cause them. Been doing water changes, making sure non waste on floor and still persistent. Can't shift it

[@HumberKoi]

I had a floating one for ages was a awesome bit of kit if you keep on top of the cleaning

[@Sharpeyskoi]

thanks mate

[@westbromkoi]

Just the job that is Dan 👌🏼

[@Sharpeyskoi]

Cheers mate

[@DerbyKoi]

Congratulations on the 1k again mate jobs a goodun 👍 and the skimmer is working great. Stay safe Andy 👍

[@Sharpeyskoi]

Thanks mate

[@koikarma5363]

I used to have one Dan and had to put stones in it to hold it down and i tied it up now got one tha stands in the pond 👍👍🚀🚀

[@Sharpeyskoi]

Cheers Dave

[@abkoi]

Interesting watch this as I’ve been looking at these skimmers.
Lovely cat too 🐈‍⬛
Well done on the 1K too 👍🏼

[@Sharpeyskoi]

Thanks, mate. And yes so far so good with it

[@mucky1957.]

I have the same one..Im very impressed with the rubbish it pulls out. I have it on a 12hr on/off timer and I use a smart switch to turn it off when I feed. One issue is that the skimmer does rise a little out of the water so I added a couple of pebbles and that seems to work. I have used a piece of wire to anchor it to the side of the pond. Congrats on the 1k+

[@Sharpeyskoi]

Thanks David

[@adethekoikeeper6505]

Nice update 👍

[@Sharpeyskoi]

Cheers Ade

[@mickskoipond]

I have the same skimmer, which I've had running for the last 2 years. Yes, you need to anchor it into position, plus I placed a few pebbles in the basket to stop it, rising out of the water. I place filter floss in the basket as well, wouldn't be without it!! I have it on a timer to turn off when my feeder goes off.

[@Sharpeyskoi]

Touch wood mine hasn't risen out . And ill be putting on a timer too i think

[@johnmartin-dd1zr]

I have mine fixed to the side of the pond via bracket so it stays in one position so you don’t get it springing up out of the water.The top is set to a level just below the water level.Works great.

[@Sharpeyskoi]

Ah wicked . Sounds good that

[@paulhigginson3876]

Come back to watch this one as I need to fit a skimmer, torn between a retrofit wall job or a floater, thanks for the insight, looks to pull well that one?

[@Sharpeyskoi]

Go for the in wall of you can.

[@deanhargreaves5958]

Use a bit of fishing line to hold it in place

[@Sharpeyskoi]

Thankyou. I've got it with string for now but yes fishing line would be good as less visible

[@floydbeard5073]

How is the skimmer? Is it worth the money.

[@Sharpeyskoi]

Hi
Yes doing well, I just clean the sponge one a week but it clears top of the pond great

[@floydbeard5073]

@@Sharpeyskoi I am thinking of getting one 🤔 been trying to justify it

[@Sharpeyskoi]

@floydbeard5073 it's worth it mate honestly

[@steelmandavid401]

These type of Skins are meant to move around the pond not stay in one place

[@SharpeysWorld]

they are but i dont want it to do that in mine. the gap where the crap goes into always ends up facing the wall

[@steelmandavid401]

@@SharpeysWorld you could easily have put a skimmer in if it's doing the job that's all ok🤞

[@jpwatergardens2290]

It's call proting m8 you need proting skimmer help get all dirt and angels weed that all go away i can sell u one and beat koi tax

[@Sharpeyskoi]

cheers mate

[@jpwatergardens2290]

@Sharpeyskoi you will see moro when first get up in morning not the end of world if won't clear top that we're porting skimer come in never had it u be a mased what come out in form at end of the day make gd fertilise for plants in garden