Aquascape Signature Series Pond Skimmer
Aquascape was the company that started it all back in 1992—creating patented pond skimmer designs that revolutionized the pond world.
The Aquascape skimmers work to eliminate floating pond debris from the surface. Before it can sink to the floor of the pond, this will keep your pond’s ecosystem healthy and looking great. Also, the skimmer hides and houses the pond plumbing and pump with helps to create a more natural appearance.
Aquascape Skimmer Features:
3 Sizes Available
- Large weirs for maximum water flow
- Suitable for ponds sized 1000 sq. ft. and under
- Works with pumps to a maximum of 10000 GPH
The Aquascape Signature Series pond skimmers come in three different sizes (200, 400, 1,000) to work for just about any pond. The Signature Series 200 skimmer has a 6″ broad weir that has a water flow rate of 3,000 GPH and skimming ponds as large as 200 sq. ft. The Signature Series 400 skimmer also has a 6″ weir but can handle ponds up to 400 sq. ft with a pump flow rate of 4,000 GPH. The Signature Series 1000 skimmer features an 8″ weir and manages ponds sized under 1000 sq. ft. with a flow of 10,000 GPH.
Filtration
- Pre-Filters pond water and helps protect the pump
- Prevents muck and eliminates unwanted debris
- Mechanical Filtration is essential in areas with trees
For ponds near or under trees, the Aquascape Signature Series pond skimmers are a great choice. The skimmer will continuously sweep the pond’s surface to catch any floating debris like leaves. Helping to prevent tea-colored pond water and reducing maintenance. Designed for ponds as large as 1,000 sq. ft. and pumps up to 10,000 GPH.
Heavy-Duty Construction
- High-Density polyethylene and protected from UV
- Holds up against freeze-thaw weather conditions
- Shaped for the most amount of strength
- Camouflages and protect pond pump
The rounded shape and curved edges allow maximum strength—preventing the skimmer box walls from caving in due to soil pressure. This also allows installation in climates that experience freeze-thaw conditions. The lid and filter protect the Aquascape skimmers internal parts. Every Signature Series pond skimmer is covered by a lifetime warranty and has non-cross-threading and corrosion-resistant hardware.
Water Overflow
Each Aquascape Signature Series pond skimmer filter has an overflow. This automatically works to maintain the correct water level. When there is heavy rain, or other storm creating an overflow situation this feature prevents your pond from flooding. The excess what runs from the rear of the skimmer to a underground drainage basin.
Aquascape 200 Skimmer
The Aquascape 200 pond skimmer is the smallest of the Signature Series.
- Part Number: 43020
- Dimensions: 17.5 Wide x 20″ Long x 17.5″ High
- Pond Size: No larger than 200 sq. ft.
- Pump Flow Rate: 3000 GPH
- Weir Size: 6″
- Locking Weir: No
- Adjustable Face Plate Height: No
- Debris Net: No
- Overflow Kit: Not included
- Filter Mat: Not Included
- Rock Style Lid: Not Included
- Warranty: Lifetime on skimmer box and one year on internal components
Aquascape 400 Skimmer
The Aquascape 400 pond skimmer is the smallest of the Signature Series.
- Part Number: 43021
- Dimensions: 18 Wide x 21.5″ Long x 21″ High
- Pond Size: No larger than 400 sq. ft.
- Pump Flow Rate: 4000 GPH
- Weir Size: 6″
- Locking Weir: Yes
- Adjustable Face Plate Height: No
- Debris Net: Yes
- Overflow Kit: Included
- Filter Mat: Included
- Rock Style Lid: Included
- Warranty: Lifetime on skimmer box and one year on internal components
Aquascape 1000 Skimmer
The Aquascape 1000 pond skimmer is the smallest of the Signature Series.
- Part Number: 43022
- Dimensions: 22 Wide x 21.5″ Long x 26.5″ High
- Pond Size: No larger than 1000 sq. ft.
- Pump Flow Rate: 10,000 GPH
- Weir Size: 8″
- Locking Weir: Yes
- Adjustable Face Plate Height: No
- Debris Net: Yes
- Overflow Kit: Included
- Filter Mat: Included
- Rock Style Lid: Included
- Warranty: Lifetime on skimmer box and one year on internal components
Aquascape Skimmer Parts
Below are some Aquascape skimmer replacement parts. Most likely you will only need to replace the filter mat after it wears out. The other internal parts like the filter rack should last. Although, they do sometimes break, especially if handled incorrectly.
Aquascape 400 skimmer filter mat replacement.
Aquascape 1000 skimmer replacement filter
Aquascape replacement debris basket for 200 & 400 skimmers.
Aquascape skimmer replacement filter rack.
Signature Series Skimmer Manuals
Below are complete PDF product manuals for the Aquascape Signature Series pond skimmer filters:
Location Recommendation
To get the best circulation for your pond, we suggest placing your pond skimmer straight across from the waterfall. You can also use the direction of prevailing winds if you don’t have a waterfall to help use the wind to push the floating debris into the skimmer.
Tools Needed for Installing the Aquascape Signature Skimmers
- Utility knife
- Channel locks (Slip-joint pliers)
- Level large enough to place on top of the whole skimmer (3-4′)
- Soil tamper
- Screwdriver
- Shovels
- Spray paint in a bright color
- Wheelbarrow
Maintenance
The debris basket inside the Aquascape skimmers will start to collect twigs, leaves, and a range of other pond debris.
It only takes a couple of minutes to lift the skimmer lid and empty the debris basket. How frequently you need to do this is dependent on the amount of debris. Usually, the spring and fall have the most waste in climates that change seasons.
Please keep track of how often the first year of operation is needed, so you know for the following seasons.
It’s essential to keep up with removing the debris because an overloaded basket could prevent water from entering the Aquascape skimmer at the required flow rate. This could lead to a pump failure.
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