Stephen Henning wrote
Since it
is spring fed and has an overflow into natural drainage, I am not
allowed to use exotic fish, but must follow Fish Commission rules. I am
thinking small now.

Good way to go. I think you'll be fine with the snails and tadpoles in such a
nice large pond.
If any turtles show up they love to eat snails.
And the tadpoles will hop on out eventually.
Along with the usual predators like herons, snakes will also eat tadpoles and
love to hang around looking for new froglets.


kathy :-)
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