Bufo Toads in a Small Florida Pond: Toxicity Risk to Goldfish

Toad vs. Frog

True toads (Bufo) don't typically eat fish. But *Bufo marinus* (cane toad, invasive in FL) lays toxic eggs/tadpoles that kill fish if ingested. Native toads (Bufo terrestris) are less toxic.

Pond Size Problem

15 gallons is far too small for goldfish + amphibians. Waste builds rapidly; oxygen crashes nightly.

Solutions

• Upgrade to ≥100 gallons with filter.
• If keeping 15 gal, do 50% water changes twice weekly.
• Remove toads if they're cane toads (large, parotoid glands behind eyes).

Resources

Toads: fishpondinfo.com/toad.htm
Frogs & fish: fishpondinfo.com/frog.htm