--- product_id: 5329171 title: "Tetra Pond in-Pond Skimmer for Ponds Up to 1000 Gal" brand: "tetra" price: "346.33 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5329171-tetra-pond-in-pond-skimmer-for-ponds-up-to-1000 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Skims surface debris fast Easy install & maintenance Pre-filter protects pump Tetra Pond in-Pond Skimmer for Ponds Up to 1000 Gal **Brand:** tetra **Price:** 346.33 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Keep your pond flawless and envy-worthy with effortless surface skimming! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tetra Pond in-Pond Skimmer for Ponds Up to 1000 Gal by tetra - **How much does it cost?** 346.33 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5329171-tetra-pond-in-pond-skimmer-for-ponds-up-to-1000) ## Best For - tetra enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tetra brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pump Protector:** Pre-filter design prevents clogging, extending the life of your pond pump and reducing maintenance. - • **Plug & Play Setup:** Simple installation and quick cleaning mean less hassle and more time enjoying your water feature. - • **Trusted Durability:** Backed by Tetra’s 50 years of aquatic expertise and a 2-year limited warranty for peace of mind. - • **Surface Skimming Powerhouse:** Effortlessly removes leaves, petals, and debris before they sink, keeping your pond pristine. - • **Versatile Pond Compatibility:** Perfectly sized for large flexible or pre-formed ponds from 500 to 1,000 gallons. ## Overview The Tetra Pond In-Pond Skimmer is a high-efficiency surface debris remover designed for ponds between 500 and 1,000 gallons. It acts as a pre-filter to protect your pump from clogging, features an easy installation and cleaning process, and is compatible with TetraPond Water Garden Pumps. Trusted by fishkeeping enthusiasts for over 50 years, this skimmer ensures your pond stays clear and visually stunning year-round. ## Description For 50 year, fishkeeping enthusiasts have looked to the Tetra name for products and solutions that add ease and beauty to their home. Whether you're an experienced hobbyist or just starting out, Tetra has everything you need–-from a large variety of quality fish food and innovative equipment to test kits and decor. The TetraPond In-Pond Skimmer acts as a pre-filter for the pump. The skimmer is easy to install. Use this skimmer with flexible or preformed ponds. The TetraPond Skimmer keeps your pond clean by skimming off the debris before it sinks to the bottom. Ponds can be tough to maintain, but with TetraPond Skimmer you have one less thing to worry about. Keep a clean pond and make your water feature the focal point of any outdoor space. Use with Water Garden Pumps 550, 1000, and 1900 GPH. This skimmer is compatible with TetraPond Water Garden Pumps and TetraPond Waterfall Filter.This product comes in the following size: 1 ct. Review: Great Skimmer - Greater Price! - Not quite sure what all the fuss was all about on the stickers and labels from the other reviewer. Sure there are informative and descriptive stickers all over this skimmer but they came right off with a little patience. I didn't rip them off. I took my time and they came off cleanly and in one piece. There was a very little adhesive residue left over but a paper towel with some lighter fluid made quick work of it. I teamed this skimmer up with a Tetra 1900 gph submersable pump. I have the skimmer set on top of an upside down bucket that I cut big holes in to make it a "cave" for the fish to swim through and hide in. The only "problem" I've had in the month it's been installed is that a few of my very young shubunkins have been sucked into it. These little guys were born last October, just before I shut the pump down for the winter. I knew they wouldn't survive the winter cold so I put them in an aquarium over the winter months. We've had a very warm spring and I started the pond pump up mid March when I noticed my water was over 65 degrees. I decided to take the 12 new fish and put them in the pond and give them more room (than the aquarium). I check each morning to see if there are any of the little buggers in there and normally there are one or two. I was trying to figure a way to lessen the chance of them getting sucked in. I thought of splitting the intake for my pump to include maybe a separate underwater prefilter to take some of the suction away but then yesterday morning I noticed when I push down on the weir (from the inside when the top is tipped up) that the water "flow" into the skimmer seemed to be less intense. Actually slowing the turbulance down enough that it seemed a little fish could work his own way out. I ended up putting a small rock onto the wier to weigh it down. That seems to be doing the trick. Time will tell...I will still check each morning and write an update. Anyway, for the money, this skimmer does a great job keeping the water surface much cleaner than it was without the skimmer. I used to have to overflow the pond when I would see any kind of clutter or debris on the surface I didn't like. This has been a great upgrade to my pond. It whisks away leaves, flower pedals, and any uneaten food to keep it from decaying and clouding the water. I've actually been opening it up later in the day and scooping out any food still floating in there and putting it back for a snack for my little buddies. If you want a skimmer to help keep your pond cleaner and clearer, don't hesitate buying this one. It's a real bargain. I hope I've helped balance the bad reviews on this thing. The stickers just need a little patience and this thing is plenty sturdy to do the job it's intended to do and do it well. Review: Just buy it - You won't be dissapointed - I only take my time to write reviews on things that either really disappoint or impress me. I'm very impressed with this skimmer, both quality and cost. I've had three ponds but have never installed a skimmer either because I'm lazy (at least with the initial install/deign) or cost was an issue. This skimmer is amazing and the only thing I regret about it is not having known about it for my other ponds. Within minutes of installation in a 2k gal pond there was a huge difference. So much so I had to clean it out after a few hours because all the funk it had collected - and I had been regularly netting out stuff before I installed the skimmer. Its been a night and day difference since I've had it in (waiting for a few weeks before writing the review). As time has gone on, I just check/clean it once a week and its still pulling stuff in. Installation was very easy. If you're retro installing you need to find the right spot, which could be a challenge (right depth in the water, accessible for cleanout, level, etc) but if you're planning your pond you could easily design it in. Worked easily with my pump. I have a 1500 gal/hr pump and I just removed the cage and installed the hose directly. Update Aug 2023: So it been a little over a year of having the skimmer, so it’s made it through all the seasons. I still love it but there have been things done to maintain it. First the foam that keeps the trap door floating became water logged and stopped keeping the door up. I just found some packaging foam and cut it to size and it’s working fine again. I also replaced the filter pad that came with it because it was getting tired. Neither issue is huge and it still the key piece of equipment keeping my pond clean. ## Features - POND SKIMMER Removes debris from the water’s surface before it sinks - PRE-FILTER Helps protect your pond pump from clogging - EASY TO INSTALL AND CLEAN Draws in water and collects debris in a basket and replaceable filter pad - SIZE For use in large flexible or pre-formed ponds 500 to 1 000 gallons - LIMITED 2-year limited —see package for details - Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 754 Reviews | ## Images ![Tetra Pond in-Pond Skimmer for Ponds Up to 1000 Gal - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71v5jF8DqmS.jpg) ![Tetra Pond in-Pond Skimmer for Ponds Up to 1000 Gal - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vSraKkmtS.jpg) ![Tetra Pond in-Pond Skimmer for Ponds Up to 1000 Gal - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mEkWNEsXS.jpg) ![Tetra Pond in-Pond Skimmer for Ponds Up to 1000 Gal - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81pn1cGPocL.jpg) ![Tetra Pond in-Pond Skimmer for Ponds Up to 1000 Gal - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812yyXvlfxL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is the pump able to sit inside the skimmer?** A: No, it is not designed to work that way. The input to feed water to the skimmer is on the back of the skimmer. If the pump were mounted inside the skimmer how could this connection be made? **Q: Hose fitting size?** A: 1 1/4 inch there's a lot of different hose out there I have used tetra flexible hose and not had any issues. I've read where some hose has pinholes and end up leaking. Not to say if you drag this hose across the rocks it won't leak either, but mine hasn't yet. **Q: How can I keep turtles from getting sucked in and drowning?** A: Consider a Helix Skimmer as they are considered fish and turtle friendly. **Q: where can I get a new filter pad for tetra pond skimmer ?** A: http://www.amazon.com/TetraPond-Replacement-Pad-for-Skimmer/dp/B002RBGD42/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1372738610&sr=8-3&keywords=tetra+pond+skimmer ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Skimmer - Greater Price! *by T***. on April 11, 2012* Not quite sure what all the fuss was all about on the stickers and labels from the other reviewer. Sure there are informative and descriptive stickers all over this skimmer but they came right off with a little patience. I didn't rip them off. I took my time and they came off cleanly and in one piece. There was a very little adhesive residue left over but a paper towel with some lighter fluid made quick work of it. I teamed this skimmer up with a Tetra 1900 gph submersable pump. I have the skimmer set on top of an upside down bucket that I cut big holes in to make it a "cave" for the fish to swim through and hide in. The only "problem" I've had in the month it's been installed is that a few of my very young shubunkins have been sucked into it. These little guys were born last October, just before I shut the pump down for the winter. I knew they wouldn't survive the winter cold so I put them in an aquarium over the winter months. We've had a very warm spring and I started the pond pump up mid March when I noticed my water was over 65 degrees. I decided to take the 12 new fish and put them in the pond and give them more room (than the aquarium). I check each morning to see if there are any of the little buggers in there and normally there are one or two. I was trying to figure a way to lessen the chance of them getting sucked in. I thought of splitting the intake for my pump to include maybe a separate underwater prefilter to take some of the suction away but then yesterday morning I noticed when I push down on the weir (from the inside when the top is tipped up) that the water "flow" into the skimmer seemed to be less intense. Actually slowing the turbulance down enough that it seemed a little fish could work his own way out. I ended up putting a small rock onto the wier to weigh it down. That seems to be doing the trick. Time will tell...I will still check each morning and write an update. Anyway, for the money, this skimmer does a great job keeping the water surface much cleaner than it was without the skimmer. I used to have to overflow the pond when I would see any kind of clutter or debris on the surface I didn't like. This has been a great upgrade to my pond. It whisks away leaves, flower pedals, and any uneaten food to keep it from decaying and clouding the water. I've actually been opening it up later in the day and scooping out any food still floating in there and putting it back for a snack for my little buddies. If you want a skimmer to help keep your pond cleaner and clearer, don't hesitate buying this one. It's a real bargain. I hope I've helped balance the bad reviews on this thing. The stickers just need a little patience and this thing is plenty sturdy to do the job it's intended to do and do it well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just buy it - You won't be dissapointed *by E***R on May 20, 2022* I only take my time to write reviews on things that either really disappoint or impress me. I'm very impressed with this skimmer, both quality and cost. I've had three ponds but have never installed a skimmer either because I'm lazy (at least with the initial install/deign) or cost was an issue. This skimmer is amazing and the only thing I regret about it is not having known about it for my other ponds. Within minutes of installation in a 2k gal pond there was a huge difference. So much so I had to clean it out after a few hours because all the funk it had collected - and I had been regularly netting out stuff before I installed the skimmer. Its been a night and day difference since I've had it in (waiting for a few weeks before writing the review). As time has gone on, I just check/clean it once a week and its still pulling stuff in. Installation was very easy. If you're retro installing you need to find the right spot, which could be a challenge (right depth in the water, accessible for cleanout, level, etc) but if you're planning your pond you could easily design it in. Worked easily with my pump. I have a 1500 gal/hr pump and I just removed the cage and installed the hose directly. Update Aug 2023: So it been a little over a year of having the skimmer, so it’s made it through all the seasons. I still love it but there have been things done to maintain it. First the foam that keeps the trap door floating became water logged and stopped keeping the door up. I just found some packaging foam and cut it to size and it’s working fine again. I also replaced the filter pad that came with it because it was getting tired. Neither issue is huge and it still the key piece of equipment keeping my pond clean. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I like this skimmer! *by A***A on July 30, 2020* I like this skimmer. It's very affordable, and I think it works great for a small pond (under 1,000 gallons). The weir functions well and keeps the surface of my pond clear of large debris and protein filminess. I do have some small comments. First, the filter floss (or sponge or whatever you call it) that comes with the product is not large enough to completely cover the hose outlets (25-30% of the outlets are still exposed). Additionally, the catch basket feels sturdy and seems to be made out of quality plastic, but it doesn't fit perfectly in the bottom over the floss (might be slightly bent from manufacturing process), so there is also a gap between the basket and the wall that debris can slip through and get into the hose that leads to the pump. Most large debris (like full-sized leaves) get caught and held, but smaller debris and pond snails get sucked right in to the pump. Placing more floss underneath the basket to cover the intake can stop things from being sucked into the hose, but it also lifts the basket up so that there is a gap between it and the wall the whole way around--rendering the basket kind of pointless. In my case, this is still preferable to having the whole thing clog with dead snails every few weeks. I think I will try adding some kind of plastic screening directly over the hose opening so that the floss and basket can still sit flat, but anything that gets past them will get stopped before entering the pump. Overall I am very pleased, especially considering how the price compares with some skimmers on the market. I was not expecting to be able to afford one of these at all, and am very happy that I not only have one, but it feels sturdy and well-built. ## Frequently Bought Together - Tetra Pond In-Pond Skimmer, Skims Pond Debris Before It Sinks, BLACK 13.5 IN - TetraPond Water Garden Pump, Powers Waterfalls/Filters/Fountain Heads - TetraPond 26596 Waterfall Filter, Up to 1000-Gallon,Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5329171-tetra-pond-in-pond-skimmer-for-ponds-up-to-1000](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5329171-tetra-pond-in-pond-skimmer-for-ponds-up-to-1000) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-21*