Oase SwimSkim
The Oase SwimSkim is a floating surface skimmer that automatically removes leaves, pollen, and debris from your pond before they sink to the bottom and create sludge. This innovative all-in-one unit floats on the water surface, drawing debris into a removable basket while simultaneously aerating your pond—keeping your water clean and oxygenated with minimal effort.
Why You Need a Surface Skimmer:
- Removes leaves, pollen, and floating debris before they sink and decay
- Prevents sludge buildup on the pond bottom
- Keeps water surface clean and attractive
- Reduces maintenance time—less debris means less cleaning
- Improves water quality by removing organic matter quickly
- Helps prevent algae growth by removing nutrients
How SwimSkim Works:
The SwimSkim floats freely on your pond surface, using patented flap technology that increases surface tension to draw debris into the removable basket. The integrated pump creates a gentle current that pulls floating debris toward the skimmer, while the built-in aerator adds oxygen to your pond water. Simply empty the basket when full—it's that easy!
Key Features:
- Floats freely on the pond surface—no installation required
- Patented flap technology increases surface tension for efficient debris collection
- Integrated pump draws debris into removable basket
- Built-in aerator oxygenates your pond while skimming
- Easy to use right out of the box—just plug in and place in your pond
- Versatile design adapts to any pond or water feature at least 12" deep
- Skims up to 270 square feet of pond surface
- Removable debris basket for quick, easy cleaning
- Two high-density filter foams included
Perfect For:
- Ponds surrounded by trees or plants
- Koi ponds and water gardens
- Ponds that collect leaves, pollen, or grass clippings
- Any pond at least 12" deep
- Ponds up to 270 square feet of surface area
Easy Setup & Use:
- Remove SwimSkim from box and install filter foams
- Plug into a GFCI-protected outlet
- Place the unit in your pond (minimum 12" depth)
- Let it float freely—it will automatically skim the surface
- Empty the debris basket as needed (daily during heavy leaf fall, weekly otherwise)
Specifications:
- Power: 40 watts
- Max flow: 580 GPH
- Surface area coverage: Up to 270 square feet
- Minimum pond depth: 12 inches
- Basket volume: 0.2 gallons
- Cord length: 15 feet
- Dimensions: 13" L × 12" W × 10" H
- Safety: cSAus listed
- Warranty: 1-year manufacturer warranty
What's Included:
- SwimSkim floating skimmer unit
- Integrated pump
- Removable debris basket
- Two high-density filter foams
- 15-foot power cord
- Oase SwimSkim Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will the SwimSkim work in my pond, or does it need a specific setup?
A: The SwimSkim is incredibly versatile and works in virtually any pond or water feature that's at least 12" deep. It doesn't require any installation—just plug it in and place it in your pond. It floats freely on the surface and will automatically move around slightly with wind and water currents, which actually helps it cover more area. It works great in formal ponds, natural ponds, koi ponds, and water gardens up to 270 square feet of surface area.
Q: How often do I need to empty the debris basket?
A: It depends on how much debris falls into your pond. During heavy leaf fall in spring and autumn, you may need to empty the basket daily. During summer when there's less debris, once or twice a week is usually sufficient. The basket holds 0.2 gallons, and you'll notice reduced skimming performance when it's full. Emptying the basket takes just seconds—simply lift out the basket, dump the debris, and replace it. Regular emptying ensures optimal performance.
Q: Does the SwimSkim replace my pond filter, or do I still need filtration?
A: The SwimSkim is a surface skimmer, not a complete filtration system. It removes floating debris before it sinks and decays, which significantly reduces the load on your main filter and keeps your pond cleaner. However, you still need a proper pond filter for biological and mechanical filtration to process fish waste, break down dissolved nutrients, and maintain water quality. Think of the SwimSkim as a valuable addition to your filtration system that makes everything work better by removing debris at the surface before it becomes a problem.