DIY Koi Pond Skimmer

In this video I show you how to make your own Pond Skimmer. Skimmers are designed to eliminate water quality problems and reduced maintenance by removing debris before it sinks to the bottom of the pond allowing a pond to be installed anywhere.. even beneath trees.
A pond skimmer helps keep your pond healthy and beautiful while improving the water quality for your fish.
The pump I used is:
• Aqua Eco 3000 10W - Max head 2M - Max Flow Rate 3000L/H
• Inlet / Outlet 25/32/38MM
• Cable Length 10M
Measurements for the box I used:
• L -37CM
• W -28CM
• D -20CM
Tank Connector:
• ¾” Straight tank connector
Filter Media I used:
• DIY Mesh Netting
• Filter Wool
The Pond Skimmer is doing two jobs
1: Keeping the surface of the pond water clean
2: Connected to a spitter adding oxygen to the pond by water that breaks the surface constantly oxygen will be added this is a very inexpensive method with the added bonus that your pond will benefit from an attractive water feature.
A skimmer is a really effective way of keeping your surface water clean there for helping out your main filters
Thanks for watching!!
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[@cindyhmcdaniel4977]

Great DIY job. Thank you !!!!

[@creativecrambo]

Thank you Cindy for saying so !!!! Nice one and thanks for stopping by the vid 👍 👊 yeah the skimmer really does a great job and doing it yourself really dose save alot of 💸 Thank you and all the best 👍 👌 👊

[@fabianf5848]

Good job helped me with my pond. For a bit there i was worried about when you were grinding down that connector piece right close to your hand. Anyways good video!

[@creativecrambo]

Thanks mate 👍 👌 I'm pleased it was of some help to you that's exactly why I do the videos pass on abit of knowledge, nice one and thank you for stopping by 👍👊

[@jerrychetty2524]

Wow that is so nice and very nicely done thank you sir

[@creativecrambo]

That is so nice of you to say Jerry and thanks for stopping by the vid mate nice one mate 👌👍👍👊

[@KoiRun50]

Admirable diy skills there mate. It must be pretty satisfying and you saved yourself a lot of money.

[@creativecrambo]

KoiRun: Yeah I definitely saved myself alot of money by making it myself for sure thanks for watching my friend 👍👍.

[@GaysAreDumb]

Almost lost your fingers

[@ninoman123]

Thanks for this video. I'm looking to add a skimmer to my backyard pond and this really helped.

[@creativecrambo]

Ninoman: Thanks for watching 👍 Yeah they really are a superb addition to any pond hope your one works out ok , thanks again 👍.

[@ginamyddleton8779]

@@creativecrambo lovely Job love it xxx ❤️

[@creativecrambo]

@@ginamyddleton8779 Thank you so much for that comment and for stopping by nice one yeah it does a fantastic job and I'm well pleased with it thank you 👌👌❤.

[@jeannem6723]

Brilliant!

[@creativecrambo]

Thank you ever so much Jeanne appreciate that alot 👍👍👌👊👌👌

[@Stallion-Koi]

Nice idea bud cheap alternative

[@creativecrambo]

Thanks for stopping by the vid mate nice one 👊 yeah must admit works a treat plus saved myself a few pounds doing it myself sometimes it's the simple easiest way that sometimes makes a difference thanks for your comment appreciate it alot 👊

[@thomaslutz4528]

Never heard them referred to as tongue connectors. We call those bulkhead fittings here in the states.

[@creativecrambo]

Thanks for stopping by the vid Thomas nice one mate 👊 I think you heard it wrong mate in the 🇬🇧 UK we call them TANK!!! connectors not tongue what you said bulkhead fittings it's the same thing mate I do have an accent in how I say things probably not what your used to hearing but thank you very much for the comment and think your the only person to comment on my channel from the USA 🇺🇸 NICE TO MEET YOU AND YOU TAKE CARE 👍👍👌👊

[@sandyl2493]

Thanks. This will work perfectly for me.

[@creativecrambo]

Thanks for stopping by the vid sandy L really appreciate it 👍👍 yeah it really does a proper job quite easy to make to hope yours works as good as mine 👌👍.thanks

[@LYNNYVONNE28]

Great a Actual video to understand basic info with good explanation .. one question I’m about to add a skimmer to my pond do I use a separate pump Iv a all in one atm 👍

[@creativecrambo]

Thanks for stopping by the vid mate nice one 👊 I'd say if you're pump is strong enough you can tee off that and use that with your skimmer if not definitely use a separate pump for skimmer plus all depends on your filtration system to , I used a separate pump for mine thanks for your feedback mate appreciate it alot 👌👌👍👍👊

[@TrixieAlexah]

Amazing creation, I love it.

[@creativecrambo]

Sweet Nurse mom 2: Yeah I was well pleased with how it turned out, Thank you very much for watching and subscribing I really do appreciate it alot 👌👌👍👍.

[@cindyhmcdaniel4977]

2nd from. US. Southwest Louisiana. 🦞

[@creativecrambo]

That's awesome Cindy 👌 👍👍🫡 All the best to you guys and girls from Southwest louisiana from me creative crambo I wish you guys all the best and carnt thank you enough for checking out the vid nice one 👌 👍 🫡👊.

[@progressivepondkeeping]

Very nice build thanks for the tutorial 👌👍

[@creativecrambo]

Budget pond keeping: Thanks for watching appreciate it alot yeah it's a great diy skimmer its really cheap to make and very effective 👍, you got a great CHANNEL to I've just subscribed 👍 keep up the great work your doing to .

[@progressivepondkeeping]

@@creativecrambo thanks mate 👍

[@creativecrambo]

@@progressivepondkeeping 👍👍👌 .

[@syedshawkethussainrizvi9503]

Good video thankyou

[@creativecrambo]

Thanks very much mate appreciate that alot nice one 👊👍👍.

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Mad skills and imagination my friend 👍 👋

[@creativecrambo]

Chris thank you my friend 👍 The skimmer is really effective and well pleased with it ,its easy to make and hopefully the vid will help someone who is thinking of making there own, thanks for watching pal 👌👍👍.

[@linklink3757]

Thanks ,I've a floating skimmer but i need a better one since I made the pond bigger

[@UK4TRUMPERS]

Who popped those leaves in when you turned your back, 😅 only kidding well done

[@creativecrambo]

😀😀😂 don't be silly now daft lad lol 😆 👍 it's all down to the movement of the water it's a great little skimmer thanks for the cheeky comment I like it nice one lol 😆😆👍👍👊

[@COOL_DAD]

Would it be a good idea to put a submersible uv light inside this skimmer?

[@creativecrambo]

COOL DAD: thanks for stopping by the vid mate appreciate that 👍👍 not really mate the skimmer is in place to collect all the debris, fine particles on the water surface my uv is connected on the pump line going back to the pond so all the water passes through that uv then back to the pond , 15w 0r 30w uv is great for keeping your water free from algae all depends on what set up you got hope this is a help for you 👍👍.

[@COOL_DAD]

@@creativecrambo thanks, I'm working on my pond project, still gathering ideas. Which uv did you use?

[@creativecrambo]

@@COOL_DAD The UV I use is the all pond solutions UV steriliser clarifier 28w , but with every UV you got to change the bulb, I do mine twice a year good luck with your pond project mate hope it goes ok for you 👍👍

[@COOL_DAD]

@@creativecrambo thanks for the info

[@creativecrambo]

@@COOL_DAD No prob mate hope you have a fantastic time setting up your pond I did the same when I was doing mine you just learn as you go good luck mate and you will get there in the end all the best in what you do, its well satisfying when you do it yourself 💯 👍👍👌.

[@calmdymon]

When water level in the pond drop, pump will run dry, no?

[@creativecrambo]

Yea the water level needs to be kept at a sustained level for the skimmer to work The pump is in the water and won't run dry it's the water level that makes the skimmer work Thanks for stopping by the vid mate appreciate it 👊👍

[@cujimmi]

Hiya mate I've built a very similar skimmer / same punp working well only concern I've got is if pond level drops and pump then drains the skimmer I would think this would damage the pump! Any thoughts my pond is more a water garden than a koi pond

[@creativecrambo]

Hiya mate 👍 yeah you definitely carnt let the pump run dry your only option is to make sure the water level is at the right height do regular checks and top up the water if need be , if your going away on holiday then just turn off the pump to be on the safe side , I always do regular checks on mine , thanks for watching captain 👍👍👈👌👌.

[@cujimmi]

Hiya thanks for the reply, I was thinking about possibly putting a ball cock valve set at the correct level to top up the pond - but that might be a bit over the top.. Thanks again 👍

[@creativecrambo]

@@cujimmi that's a great idea but if you do have fish in there water topping up the pond needs to be decloranated you could pass it through a decloranator first then to the float valve set up its definitely doable I think it's a brilliant idea mate and if you do get it set up please let me know and thanks for your feedback much appreciated mate 👍👍👍

[@cujimmi]

@@creativecrambo thanks mate, I've got another idea I was thinking I might split the income to the pump with a Y valve one side to the skimmer and the other to the main pond, then if the skimmer ran dry the pump would still be drawing water from the main pond.. If you see what I mean.. Do you think that might be worth trying?

[@creativecrambo]

@@cujimmi another good idea mate but I'd keep it as it is the water dont drop that much only through evaporation or a leak in the pond, its good to do a 10/20% water change anyway then top up to the height you need I do daily checks plus a 10% water change once a week plus cleaning out the skimmer box from all the debris maintenance on the box is something I do to get the best results, so I drain off some pond water then do the top up , I think the key is mate you have to be on the ball with the maintenance that way the pond ticks over brilliantly, I do like it when someone has good ideas mate if you have anymore feel free to let me know you never stop learning, thanks for the feedback aswell 👍👍👍👍.

[@linklink3757]

Hi just wondering how it's skimming the top of the water if the pump on the floor of the pond is pulling in water ,,it it not just pumping it up through the bottom of the skimmer, sorry if that's a stupid question 😬

[@creativecrambo]

Thanks for your time to watch the vid link link 👍👍 Yeah so the way the skimmer works is the pump its connected to has an inlet and an outlet the skimmer box I made up acts like a reservoir it draws the water in from the pump through that slit I made and there for creates surface tension on the pond water and any debris that lands on your pond will go through surface tension and will drop into the skimmer box mine is doing 2 jobs collecting debris plus areating the pond with a nice spitter , it's not a stupid question and if theres anything else I can help you with I'm here to help 💯 thanks 👍👍.

[@youngstadan4999]

The pumps sucking the water in from thr skimmer side. So reverse of how your using it for a filter

[@creativecrambo]

@@youngstadan4999 The pond water comes into the box then sieves through the filter media and returns to the pond, filter media is anything placed in a filter that changes the quality of the water flowing through it , specific types can be used to create better water conditions there for keeping the nitrogen cycle going, the skimmer box is 💯 returning filtered water back to the pond, and with regular maintenance is a very effective way to help out your main filtration ,the reverse thing you are talking about don't make sense, thanks for watching the vid 👍👍.

[@youngstadan4999]

@@creativecrambo yea the reverse from thr filter. The pump I'd pushing water into a filter this is drawing water in sucking it in . Was just trying yo make it easy to understand. I've got a huge pond m8 my fish are 20 years old

[@creativecrambo]

@@youngstadan4999 All good m8 no harm in having a difference in opinion, wow !! 20 years bet theres alot of hard work gone into the pond over that time man appreciate your comment Youngsta dan and feedback 👍👍 all the best and hope it continues for another 20 years I've got some catching up to do lol 👍👍👌.

[@rednas7772]

great.........but that fish is pushing the dirth away from the skimmer hahahah

[@creativecrambo]

Not really sure what you mean with that comment 🤔

[@izadizad]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@creativecrambo]

👍👍👍👍👍👌👌 thanks man appreciate that 💯👍.

[@martynashwood881]

Hope you still have your fingers there mate, wouldn't be doing too many chamfers like like that in a hurry lol.

[@creativecrambo]

Martyn Ashwood: Thanks for watching 👍 Yeah still got all my fingers I'm very experienced in the game and it might of looked abit dangerous but I was 💯 in control of the whole procedure there are other ways you can do it like with a file maybe that's your preferred method and if your not experienced like I am definitely use that method always think of your health and safety, Thanks for your feedback 👍👍.

[@IanSmith-pi7gp]

I know what I'm doing today 👍

[@creativecrambo]

Ian Smith: Thanks for watching 👍 Yeah adding a skimmer to your pond is really effective mate hope it goes ok for you , nice one 👌.

[@beingkoi659]

👍👍👍

[@creativecrambo]

Being koi : Thanks for watching man and the sub 👌👌👌👍👍👍 I've just checked your CHANNEL out your doing fantastic like it, I've just subscribed 👍👍 👈.

[@MinnesotaFarmboy]

Get rid of the music, otherwise great video

[@creativecrambo]

It's cool you don't like the music each to there own thanks for stopping by the vid anyway appreciate it 💯👍👍👊

[@bassplayer60]

Let's see it working? no?

[@creativecrambo]

Not sure what all that means with the question marks man your not specific In what your trying to say I carnt like what ya saying because it don't make sense what your saying are you trying to say dose it work? Well 💯 it dose .

[@78tag]

I apologize for saying it but you should know that there are people that are very sensitive to the action of a camera in motion. I'm one of those and this is a vomit ride for me. Great info though - thanks but I can't finish watching.

[@creativecrambo]

Thank you for bringing that to my attention I appreciate your feedback 💯 and sorry to here about what you have to deal with KZbin don't give restrictions on viewers that suffer from what you have but I'll take on board what you have said and look into it thanks for stopping by the vid and take care 👍👊

[@rahman334]

Creative...but make me so dizzy while watching this coz u film it by urself😩too much moving everywhere..sorry...nxt time jusa usea stand & fix the camera on 1 spot so its much better then

[@creativecrambo]

Rah man To be honest with ya mate I couldn't do it any other way and it is what it is hope you got some knowledge out of the vid anyway that's what it's all about 👊

[@rahman334]

@@creativecrambo yes Mate👍 no worries im just kidding..honestly i like the way u do it...im willing to try it but in different ways..ur pond looks nice👍👍👍

[@creativecrambo]

@@rahman334 No worries mate all good and thanks for the feedback nice one hope yours works out OK to 👍👍👊

[@rahman334]

@@creativecrambo keep on Mate DIY...THE WAY U XPLAIN ARE SO CLEAR & VERY EASY TO FOLLOW MATE👍👍👍👍👍

[@creativecrambo]

@@rahman334 Thanks mate appreciate that👍👍 yeah I like to keep things nice and easy to follow cheers mate mind how you go 👍👍👊🫡

[@majorbrighton]

Why would you want to see such an ugly box in your pond? Would it not be better to have a simple pipe opening to take the water off to a hidden location? You destroyed the whole meaning of having a nice feature. You media wasn’t tight to the sides of the container anyway, the water will take the easiest route.

[@creativecrambo]

Ugly box 🤔, the only thing you see is the lid and once painted up all blends in, Filter media didn't fit right 🤔, you best take a second look it was perfect , The box is actually doing 5 jobs for the price of 1 clearing the surface area of the pond plus returning filtered water back to the pond with a spitter there for giving extra oxygen to the pond also circulating the water for you to ,the skimmer box works an absolute dream , helping out the main filtration and resulting in very good water quality, thanks for watching but your comment was a bit harsh.