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Post by mrscrcwilson on Jun 13, 2017 10:08:54 GMT -5
I just went out to scoop debris out of my pond and feed the fish and found this little guy. Is it ok to leave him in there? He's swimming around but I'm not sure if he can get out. It's very hot here today so I'm sure he's loving the water.
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Post by devonjohnsgard on Jun 13, 2017 12:49:53 GMT -5
It will always attract frogs. Maybe make an easy way for them to get in and out. Plant maybe. They will likely spawn in it too. Try to keep up on water maintenance. They will take over ponds that have more decaying matter, etc. Flow and water being broken helps. Like from a fountain.
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Post by childofiam on Jul 6, 2017 10:29:10 GMT -5
I recommend you use some AAP Enhance in your pond. It won't prevent the toads from getting in the water but it will kill off the green algae blooms in the water. I use it in my 500 gallon pond that gets direct sunlight about 8 hours a day and I have clear water without the UV running. Ugg.... I need to get that hooked back up.... I would also recommend some decretive drift wood that can provide a bridge for the frogs to use to get out of your pond after they jump in it. Toad will not live long trapped in the water and could die after a few hours and spoil your water.
Richard
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Post by mrscrcwilson on Jul 6, 2017 12:36:43 GMT -5
Thanks Richard. The algae is such a problem. That part of the house gets a ton of sun throughout the day.
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Post by parker002 on Jul 6, 2017 14:29:01 GMT -5
First of all, that's a toad, not a frog. I would recommend gently removing it from the main pond and putting it on the edge NEAR the water but not in it - it's not a frog after all and as childofiam mentioned, a toad will die if left in the water with no way to get out. Second, invest in a good UV sterilizer. I have a 1400 gallon pond and I use chemicals sparingly. It's south-facing and my fish destroy any floating plants (hyacinths, lilies, whatever) in a just hours, so it gets a ton of sun, a ton. With my UV sterilizer my water is crystal clear. The river rock bottom you see in this picture is at a depth of right about 4 feet so that gives you an idea of water clarity.
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