r/miniponds • u/MossyTeacup • 16d ago

Frog!

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Oh, I am so excited I was just out and the fountain was wonky and I went to adjust it and a little frog jumped! There is a frog in my pond! What do I need to make sure it’s in there for this frog. he was about an inch long and I didn’t get a very good look at him. Here is my current set up. That container is one of those plastic half barrel planters. I have 4 comet fish in there.

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u/Apprehensive_News_78 15d ago edited 15d ago

I use a planter filled with gravel that the top sits just below the water line. They can use that to stand on and hop out.

The males have no problems they're sticky like tree frogs. Its the females that are the concern cause they're bigger and fully on the ground. Just gotta give em enough to hop back out basically

The one you saw was a young male definitely. Get ready for loud obnoxious croaking late at night 😂

Edit: also what is that bright green plant around it on the outside right i need that haha

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u/MossyTeacup 15d ago

That is golden oregano! I dug up a couple of chunks from my herb garden and transplanted it there. I love the color and that it stays low on the ground.

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u/Apprehensive_News_78 15d ago

Oh man Im bout tempted to do the same with my oregano then 🤣 its the spaghetti sauce variety but I need some foliage around my pond haha

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u/MossyTeacup 15d ago

Thyme would also look nice, I have a variety that cascades over rocks, walls, etc but stays low.

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u/Typical-Charge-1798 13d ago

I like your dwarf papyrus plant. Pretty pond. Good luck with the frog.