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Will frogs spawn in this?

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If it's warmer water, then they may do so in the spring/summer.

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Could I put soil in it?

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It is not a good idea. Not only could your fish eat the soil, but it can make the water dirty, causing your fish to get sick or die.

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How does the pond stay clean?

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You'll need a filter that is designed for twice the amount of water you have. For a pond this small, weekly 20% water changes are also necessary.

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If putting fish in, do I need some sort of filter for the waste?

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Yes. Filters are essential for cleaning the tank water. For ponds, you generally need a filter that will filter twice the amount of water you have.

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If I put 4 mollies then will they be fine in stagnant water? The pot is almost 1.3 ft wide and the depth is 20 cm.

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Mollies get four inches long and are messy. Do not place them in any pot that is not filtered. They need more between 20 gallons for four of them. Sailfin mollies are bigger and need more space than what I wrote for normal mollies.

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Can you fit a channel catfish in it?

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It depends on the size of the pond. If your pond is about 50 inches you can keep about 2 channel catfish. As per as it is about 24 inches.

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How can I prevent frogs from spawning in my pond?

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Just adding a few minnows will keep the frog population down as they will eat the frog eggs. Or, you could install an ornamental waterfall or running fountain in the pond. It disrupts the water, which creates an unpleasant place for frogs to lay their eggs.

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I want to set a pond but speedy wind takes away the duckweeds. What can I do?

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Set up a wind break. To do this you can use a variety of materials. However, I suggest you use bamboo. This is because you'll be right by water and bamboo needs a lot of water and it will also create a natural windbreak.

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