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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2007 17:59:37 GMT
Our little wildlife pond is extremely fertile. there is so much spawn and activity it's permanently cloudy at the moment.  Here's the question - underneath our trickly waterfall there is a build up of white foamy lather, very detergent-looking. But there's been no detergent anywhere near the pond so can anyone confirm it's what we suspect, froggie sperm?  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2007 7:00:44 GMT
I've had it confirmed that it's protein in the water, probably caused by all the activity and frog sperm, that's causing the foam so that's that one sorted.  |
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Post by andy on Mar 10, 2007 7:13:21 GMT
Yep...tis protein (or more correctly, dissolved organic compounds) which stick to the surface of air bubbles and then rise to the top of the water and form a scum.
There are many (very expensive and complicated) contraptions that remove DOCs but they're really only suited to the serious koi enthusiast and marine fish keeper.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2007 7:48:14 GMT
Thanks andy I'll leave the contraptions for those who need them. It's only a small patch which the waterfall must be aggravating and I don't feel I've got to remove it. Thanks again |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2007 14:40:36 GMT
I've had it confirmed that it's protein in the water, probably caused by all the activity and frog sperm, that's causing the foam so that's that one sorted. It happens in my pond too Mrs. B but I don't have any frogs in my pond. |
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Post by madonplants on Mar 23, 2007 15:18:11 GMT
Don't fish produce 'sperm' as well? The female lays eggs then the males fertilise them. Could also be a water quality problem as well, but I am sure it is your male fish being amorous!  Keith |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2007 12:50:33 GMT
No Keith I doubt it - the water is far too cold for them to consider becoming amorous. |
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Post by snowowl on Mar 28, 2007 14:08:01 GMT
Why arnt i getting any froggies in my wildlife pond?We put the pond in last summer and i have seen plenty of frogs around the garden. They hide in the boarders and make me jump but none in my pond  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2007 16:42:48 GMT
Would froglets be able to get out of your pond easily Snowowl - if not then the frogs won't use your pond for spawning.  |
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Post by snowowl on Mar 28, 2007 17:15:30 GMT
Hi Rita yes we put a stepping stone ramp in the pond for anything that fell in so they would be able to get out.
There is also some oxygenating plants in and water lillies but no froggies.
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Post by snowowl on Jul 20, 2007 11:01:08 GMT
Quick Question i have a frog in my pond today is this normal?I was always under the impresion they only went in the water to mate and spawn.
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Post by madonplants on Jul 20, 2007 11:44:01 GMT
Quick Question i have a frog in my pond today is this normal?I was always under the impresion they only went in the water to mate and spawn. I think you maybe getting confused with toads there, Snowowl! I have frogs in both my 'temporary' barrel and fish pond! Keith |
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Post by snowowl on Jul 20, 2007 12:49:45 GMT
Must be thanks Keith.I didnt realize frogs stayed in the water.
Im pleased his there though its took them long enough to find it.
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Post by madonplants on Jul 20, 2007 17:26:29 GMT
They come out to feed, obviously, but do spend quite some time in the water, when and how long, depends on time of day and weather. They like slugs and worms and they come out more at night!! Maybe next year, him and a mate will spawn in it!! ;D Keith |
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Post by snowowl on Jul 20, 2007 17:45:42 GMT
Fingers crossed |
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Post by dirtyboots on Jul 20, 2007 18:29:22 GMT
Hope he doesn't keep you awake at night snowowl ;D The ones we have make an awful racket, even made the dog bark once !
db
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Post by madonplants on Jul 20, 2007 18:55:07 GMT
Hope he doesn't keep you awake at night snowowl ;D The ones we have make an awful racket, even made the dog bark once ! db Are they still croaking, DB? Keith |
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Post by dirtyboots on Jul 20, 2007 20:43:42 GMT
Not every night Keith, ;D
I think they are like me and spend thunderstorms hiding!!
db
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Post by madonplants on Jul 20, 2007 21:16:16 GMT
Not every night Keith, ;D I think they are like me and spend thunderstorms hiding!! db Are they making amorous noises, which I haven't heard from ours since the spring and I still have quite a few, or squealing sounds due to predators? Keith |
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Post by dirtyboots on Jul 21, 2007 12:23:30 GMT
Not every night Keith, ;D I think they are like me and spend thunderstorms hiding!! db Are they making amorous noises, which I haven't heard from ours since the spring and I still have quite a few, or squealing sounds due to predators? Keith Do you think they could still be mating Keith ? I dont think they are being attacked, they sound to content for that.  |
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Post by madonplants on Jul 21, 2007 17:50:11 GMT
Are they making amorous noises, which I haven't heard from ours since the spring and I still have quite a few, or squealing sounds due to predators? Keith Do you think they could still be mating Keith ? I dont think they are being attacked, they sound to content for that. I wouldn't have thought so, but with our weather, I suppose you are having the same, you never can tell!! Are you having the same weather as us? Keith |
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Post by dirtyboots on Jul 22, 2007 5:07:24 GMT
The weather isnt good for July, but we are much better off than England at the moment. We have seen the floods on the BBC news,it must be heart breaking to have your home wrecked and everything ruined. We have had a couple of nasty thunderstorms but some nice sunshine too. I wonder if we had summer in April and May? ps The frogs were quiet last night ;D db |
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Post by snowowl on Jul 28, 2007 21:43:07 GMT
Got a good nights sleep then DB ;D
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Post by Chuckles on Jul 30, 2007 7:34:36 GMT
I'm seeing a few frogs appear in my pond again I'm sooooooooo pleased. Just hope the Grass Snake stays away  |
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Post by snowowl on Jul 30, 2007 10:36:19 GMT
Chuckles Grass Snake was it in your pond? Do you live near countryside? |
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Post by nightowl on Jul 30, 2007 16:57:41 GMT
Grass Snakes love the water SO. Once had one in the school swimming pool when I was a kid! |
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Post by snowowl on Jul 30, 2007 17:20:58 GMT
Well so far iv not seen any in my wildlife pond its a good job because im terrified of snakes. Its a morbid fear iv had from being a child.  |
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Post by nightowl on Jul 31, 2007 8:07:40 GMT
But you do know, don't you SO, in your more rational moments, that you have absolutely nothing to fear from a Grass Snake!  They are completely harmless! Really! Totally! ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by snowowl on Aug 1, 2007 12:46:12 GMT
Got 2 frogs in my pond now ;D Small things please small minds. |
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Post by flowersfriend on Mar 26, 2008 14:36:02 GMT
Could anyone help me please??? I have looked everywhere on the internet and I can't find out, how old a frog has to be to spawn? ?? We put frog spawn in our new pond a year ago, which turned into hundreds of tadpoles..... but no frogs have returned to spawn There were plenty of little tiny frogs around the garden in the early summer..... but we have not seen any since. We have made it easy for them to get in and out. I just wonder if the frogs need to be over a year old before they spawn? ? If so maybe we'll get some next year?? (The original frog spawn from from my dads pond, not the wild. They get loads and loads . ) FF |
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Here's the question - underneath our trickly waterfall there is a build up of white foamy lather, very detergent-looking. But there's been no detergent anywhere near the pond so can anyone confirm it's what we suspect, froggie sperm? 
