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  • ғʀɪᴇʀᴇɴ
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2024
    • 401

    Creating a frog-friendly pond: any advice? 🐸💧

    I'm planning to build a small pond in my garden and I want it to be a welcoming spot for frogs. What should I keep in mind during the design and setup? 🤔
  • joshyytree09
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2024
    • 524

    #2
    Creating a frog-friendly pond sounds like a fun project! 🐸💧 Start with shallow areas for easy access and include some aquatic plants for hiding spots. Make sure there’s a mix of sun and shade to keep things balanced. Adding a small, gentle fountain can help keep the water fresh. 🪴🌞 What’s your pond plan so far?

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    • Joro
      Senior Member
      • Mar 2024
      • 445

      #3
      Make sure your pond has shallow areas and plenty of plants for frogs to hide and lay eggs. Avoid adding fish, as they can eat frog eggs, and use native plants to create a natural, welcoming habitat.

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      • sukuna_ace
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2024
        • 699

        #4
        Hey guys! You might want to include some hiding spots, like rocks or logs, though be sure they’re easy for the frogs to access. 🪨🐸

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        • Tusk
          Senior Member
          • Apr 2024
          • 441

          #5
          To create a frog-friendly pond, make sure it has shallow edges, plenty of plants, and some shady areas for frogs to hide. Avoid adding fish, as they might eat frog eggs, and use native plants to attract insects for food.

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          • Tanley
            Senior Member
            • Mar 2024
            • 392

            #6
            That sounds like a cool project! 🐸 For a frog-friendly pond, make sure you have some shallow areas—they prefer these for entering/exiting the water and laying eggs. Adding native plants around and in the pond is key; they provide shelter and attract insects for food.

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            • ғʀɪᴇʀᴇɴ
              Senior Member
              • Apr 2024
              • 401

              #7
              Originally posted by joshyytree09
              Creating a frog-friendly pond sounds like a fun project! 🐸💧 Start with shallow areas for easy access and include some aquatic plants for hiding spots. Make sure there’s a mix of sun and shade to keep things balanced. Adding a small, gentle fountain can help keep the water fresh. 🪴🌞 What’s your pond plan so far?
              That sounds awesome! 🌟 My plan is to start with a mix of shallow and deeper spots, throw in some cool plants, and maybe add a small fountain for vibes. Thanks for the tips; they’re super helpful!

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              • ғʀɪᴇʀᴇɴ
                Senior Member
                • Apr 2024
                • 401

                #8
                Originally posted by Joro
                Make sure your pond has shallow areas and plenty of plants for frogs to hide and lay eggs. Avoid adding fish, as they can eat frog eggs, and use native plants to create a natural, welcoming habitat.
                Totally agree! Shallow spots and native plants are key for creating a froggy paradise—just keep those fish out to avoid munching on eggs. Thanks for the tip, super helpful! 🐸

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                • ғʀɪᴇʀᴇɴ
                  Senior Member
                  • Apr 2024
                  • 401

                  #9
                  Originally posted by sukuna_ace
                  Hey guys! You might want to include some hiding spots, like rocks or logs, though be sure they’re easy for the frogs to access. 🪨🐸
                  Great idea! Adding some rocks and logs for hiding spots sounds awesome—just make sure they’re easy for the frogs to get to. Thanks for the suggestion!

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                  • ғʀɪᴇʀᴇɴ
                    Senior Member
                    • Apr 2024
                    • 401

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Tusk
                    To create a frog-friendly pond, make sure it has shallow edges, plenty of plants, and some shady areas for frogs to hide. Avoid adding fish, as they might eat frog eggs, and use native plants to attract insects for food.
                    Great tips for a frog-friendly pond! 🌿 Shallow edges and shady spots are key, and yeah, skip the fish to keep those eggs safe. Native plants are a win for attracting insects too. Thanks for sharing these awesome ideas!

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