The Next Evolution in
Surface Water Skimmers for Aquariums and Ponds
"Black Hole Skimmers began as my personal passion project—a way for me, as someone with autism, to channel my unique perspective and overcome life's challenges. Designing products that help you enjoy your aquatic haven has become my meaningful connection to the world. Each skimmer I create reflects my deep commitment to quality, innovation, and genuine care."
-- Robert D. Schmidt
Do it with peers, Do it with Black Hole Skimmers ®
Exciting Product Updates for 2025!
We've been busy refining all our products to make them sturdier, easier to maintain, and even more effective.
Introducing Our Newest Product!
Small Pond and Water Garden Skimmer 2025
The 2025 Small Pond Skimmer is the result of doing it with peers. We listened to hundreds of comments on the original design—reinforcing what worked and improving what didn’t. Thanks to your input, this skimmer is truly community-designed.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Josh N.
“I love this skimmer. I have had it for a month or two. It sucks very well and easy to see when it’s full when water starts to pool instead of whirlpool down. I wondered for a brief moment if I needed to buy two when I saw the size, but It basically cleaned the whole surface of my water before I was really even done adjusting it. Set up was easy short of some trial and error in the depth. Love it. So much better than my last skimmer.”
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
JV
“Great skimmer great support
Absolutely the best available skimmer on the market. Was missing one piece in the order, sent an email to the company and the piece was sent out ASAP. Highly recommended”
nkshl
“Just what I needed
Fast shipping. I just received this yesterday but so far so good. It's been performing well and is very quiet. It was easy to set up and place in the aquarium. I'm very happy with it”
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Mike H.
“Hey Rob, I just wanted to reach out and thank you for sending those awesome suction cups. Those are the best ones that I’ve ever used. Do you have a place where you’re promoting your products that I could go look and comment?
Thanks again for your excellent customer service an responsiveness.”
Luis U
“Works great.
I have this product in my indoor fish tanks so I knew they work very well in keeping the surface clean of small debris and that oil film you get from time to time.”
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Wawa S.
“Best skimmer on the market
This by far the best skimmer that I have found on the market after trying out so many of them.
One of the most important feature is this is creature safe, I have lost many shrimps, snails and fishes to other skimmers, with the included guppy guard this will prevent creature getting in, even if they did manage to get in there is plenty of water in the skimmer to allow creature to survive. The products I have tried: eheim 350, lily pipe with attached skimmer, Aquario neo flow, Seachem tidal, aquaclear HOB with Oceanbox design skimmer.”
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Brian H.
“Great way to clean, oxygenate and circulate!
I run the Black Hole Skimmer with an FX4 on my 125g freshwater and with the two I can keep my water crystal clear with 2 oscars, an arawana, 3 silver dollars, 2 plecos, a clown loach, and a rope fish all while feeding earthworms, crickets, and mealworms (as treats). The live feeding has the potential to cloud the water and leave "pieces" floating on the surface. Not with the Black Hole Skimmer! Easy to clean, and can keep up with evaporation levels between normal water change. Which is awesome because there is nothing worse than have that "filter" that has to be cleaned, or fussed with every few days.”