Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Bull Frog tadpoles

I just read Sarchasm's post on th Toad tadpole explosion he was experiencing. I have seen something similar in my pond with Bullfrog tadpoles. A couple questions have come to mind a while ago, and since reading the previously mentioned thread. Will the tadpoles use DO in my pond? Will they to consume Algea? And what benifits, or problems will this large number of offspring bring to my future? Obviously we will be feasting on the larger frogs legs soon!

Thanks, Fishhead

The small fish with eat them quickly

I should have elaborated more on the size of the tadpoles. They are at least 3"-4" long right now and 25% of them are developing the legs. They can be seen across the entire pond while canoeing. The 2.5 acre pond has an estimated 3000+ tadpoles. I'm not sure my bass, which are 7"-9" are able to consume them at this time. Although I'm sure before the summer's end they will be large enough. My biggest concern is "Are they consuming DO". I have had issues with the DO content. I see the tadpoles on the surface gulping air but assume they must at this time be doing that because they are amphibians. Are they able to consume DO while being under water?

Thanks!

Fishhead, I may be wrong, but dont tadtoles have gills for a while? Bullfrog tadpoles definitely eat algae off sticks and such. I would start an aeration program asap. The bass should start munching on the frogs and tadpoles. You may want to add a few larger bass.