Tadpoles, Goldfish Fry, and Pond Balance in a 100-Gal Pond

Tadpoles Gone, Goldfish Fry Appeared — What's Happening?

Frogs breed spring–fall (south). Late August = end of season. Goldfish fry = your fish spawned. Tadpoles didn't vanish from "smart frogs"—season ended.

Goldfish & Tadpoles

• Goldfish eat small tadpoles.
• Large bullfrog tadpoles = too big.
• Too many tadpoles = fish can't control them.

Planting Lilies in a Liner Pond

• Use pots with pea gravel top-dressing.
• Pump + filter recommended for clarity/oxygen.
• Size pump to pond volume (turnover 1x/hr).

See Water Garden Guide.