"~ jan" wrote in message
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The pros of the No Nitch skimmers are the ring floats so draw is always
even with a 6" leeway for up or down based on the water level. Too high it
could float off, too low and you're either not checking your pond often
enough or you have a leak. ;o) Easy to install, imo, with no creative
hiding at the side. Con, it is small and could never handle fall leaves,
so
the pond must be covered. Con, you do have a black ring showing in the
pond, but it not very noticeable.

I think the No-Nitch skimmer is a must for small ponds that want a
skimmer,
the side mounts can usually be hidden better along side a large pond, imo.
One piece of advice, figure out which way the wind blows to help collect
stuff at or around the skimmer, otherwise the wind wins. ;o) ~ jan

The skimmer is my only worry right now. Getting installed just
right...sounds like it will be difficult...Didn't someone have a web page
for a DIY version somewhere?

BV.