Intake Bays, the Better Skimmer. Period.

an engineering image of an intake bay skimmer for ponds

An intake bay keeps all of the pond mechanicals safely below layers of gravel and rocks. Keep your koi, fish, children, and wildlife away from the pump!

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Keep your family of fish and your family of people safe with an intake bay. These skimmers are not only more effective at keeping a healthy water column but they keep the mechanicals out of the way. Still easily accessed for maintenance.

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Intake Bays : Safer and more effective pond filtration

  • Keep Your Koi and Fish Safe

    Alternative Pond Skimmer- Intake Bay's

    An Intake Bay removes any worry of pump contact with people or wildlife, is a more effective pond cleaner than a traditional skimmer and is more attractive than a grande skimmer. Unlike a traditional skimmer an Intake Bay keeps all the mechanicals out of sight and out of mind.

  • Stop Emptying Your Skimmer Box

    Alternative Pond Skimmer- Intake Bay's

    Are you spending more time emptying your skimmer net than enjoying your pond? Intake Bay's are ideal skimmers for systems larger than 8'x10'. Or in any pond system where the mechanicals need to be out of the path of people and wildlife.

    Are you blocking your current skimmer to lower the amount of work it takes to keep it clean? Do you find yourself more concerned with your skimmer condition than enjoying your pond? If you and answered yes to either of these questions and Intake Bay is for you.

  • Better Filtration

    Intake Bays offer better filtration for larger systems than a set of skimmer boxes. With several layers of multi-sized gravel and a down filter mechanical, the water is cleaner, clearer, and healthier in larger systems.

  • Recreational Ponds

    We can convert any pond with a skimmer box to a pond with an Intake Bay. Conversions are a popular addition to ponds, recreation ponds, and koi ponds. Call today to discuss scheduling your intake bay addition to your garden pond, koi pond, or recreation pond.