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Our fish and koi ponds, as well as any water feature, attract all kinds of wildlife. In addition as pond owners we love to add wildlife to help bring our ponds to life and provide a beautiful ecosystem we have the pleasure of enjoying throughout the year. One addition to our ponds that's not talked about too much are turtles. We just happen to be frog people, but can you, or should you, put turtles in your fish/koi pond or waterfall feature? I'm happy to report, you can! But don't stop reading there. If you want turtles, there are some steps you need to take before letting them slide into your pond or water feature. How do you prepare your pond for Turtles?Ok, we've said adding turtles to your pond or water feature is certainly feasible. Before doing so there are a few things you should know. Imagine getting your turtle or turtles and releasing them into your pond. Your so excited and they seem to love it in there. Day two, you go outside to check out the pond and, no turtles. Where did they go, what happened to the? Well, more than likely those turtles decided they wanted to venture out and they left you never to return. Turtles will not stick around. You're probably asking yourself, I can put turtles in my pond, but what's the point if they're not going to stick around. Here are some tips to keeping them in:
Is there anything else about Turtles I should know?One thing is for sure, we are not turtle experts. However, through our time around ponds and talking with many hobbyists who have added turtles we have heard a few little tips.
Adding turtles to your pond or waterfall feature can be fun and certainly create a new dimension to your pond. Are you a turtle lover? A pond specifically designed for your turtles would be a great feature for you to enjoy and a place for your turtles to get some much need sunlight. Related Links: A Frog’s Dream Aquatic Services is offering this pond information as a personal information source to our website visitors. Pond services are performed in Morris County New Jersey (NJ) Hunterdon County New Jersey (NJ) Somerset County (NJ) and Warren County (NJ). Fish and Koi Pond Construction, Streams and Waterfalls, and Fountains are all in our wheelhouse of talent. Explore our website for more ideas. Like our Facebook page for daily inspiration. Receive #TheWeeklyRibbit for weekly water feature tips and a fun video.
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Author-Clayton GrabaOver the last 18 years, Clay has been involved in landscaping and aquascaping, which led him to his passion, POND BUILDING and opening A Frog’s Dream in 2006. His true passion is to create works of art for others to enjoy and marvel at in the privacy of their own backyards. Categories
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