If reducing maintenance and protecting the life of your pond pump are important to you, then investing in a Pond Skimmer is key. The pond pump which is located inside the Pond Skimmer drawing water into the skimmer opening, mechanically filtering out leaves, twigs and other floating garden pond debris, traping debris inside a net and filter pad.
The first line of defense against floating debris for any pond is the Pond Skimmer. Less maintenance by hand when incorporating a Pond Skimmer.