Yes that can occur where there are lots of tadpoles. They are vegetarians and eat lots of algae. Amount of algae consumed depends on how many tadpoles one has per square ft of bottom covered with algae. If the current young of year batch of tadpoles are now getting legs this indicates they are likely toad tadpoles who mature first after the spring egg laying.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 05/25/12 08:30 AM.

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