the log is a great idea so frogs can easily enter or leave the bathtub. I added two big rocks in the deep old bath so that the tip of each rock is slightly out of that water.. with lots of hiding places around the rock as good hiding places for frogs. But I prefer the bath tub sunk into the ground - helps keep the water cooler. I used an old bathtub and painted the inside a dark grey to blend in AND I used a former wide screen door attached on top of the bath tub with a long piano hinge on one side of the top. (padlock too - more about that in a moment) that meant too that the decorative metal could handle an adult walking over the top . But I had to change the mesh on the old screen door as the mesh was far too small mesh.the new more open mesh was better and the frogs could enter and exit more easily. BUT a cat could not use a long paw to get closer the padlock on the latch I attached meant that a curious child could not try to lift the lid and could not enter the bath filled with water so was safer with children present. the children can even sit on the top and look into the water because the metal door is bigger and very strong and well secured to the metal bath below.
This is so creative and it looks great. It never occurred to me to use a tub like this - I honestly always thought that ponds had to be in-ground. Will we get an update on the pond? I'm so curious to see how it evolves over time and what animals you'll get in the garden.
Just make sure that if you want frogs, create a ramp so they can get in an out otherwise they cant make it in. Some species of tree frogs can climb their way up though.
@@aussiereptilesandherping Oh, definitely. I've already made sure frogs can get in and out of our current mini-ponds. People can forget they're amphibians, not fish, and they can drown. Even the buckets we use to catch rainwater have ramps in them.
I just watched your segment on Gardening Australia program. I just planted a small group of plants into a old tool chest that I placed under a dripping plastic water valve that want stop leaking. 💧
I love this idea thanks for sharing. I have a question regarding the chickens. My chooks are very inquisitive and would likely climb on the pond wire and do there business at some point. Would this be a problem for the pond/fish? I appreciate any input thanks
Is there a need to have an overflow system of some sorts drilled in to the tub? If it rains the the water level rises, will the fishes get thrown out of the tub?
Yeah because fish are know to water ski when the water is overflowing around the rim. Its much better to have a dirty great hole in the tub to blast the fish out of the tub. Really?
@@bethlovesthings Yes! One reason a lot of people don't/can't have a pond is because they're renting. But this is a great way to have a good-sized pond and not worry about what to do when you move. Or even if you decide the pond itself needs to go in a different location - imagine the work that would take if it were inground.
the log is a great idea so frogs can easily enter or leave the bathtub.
I added two big rocks in the deep old bath so that the tip of each rock is slightly out of that water.. with lots of hiding places around the rock as good hiding places for frogs.
But I prefer the bath tub sunk into the ground - helps keep the water cooler. I used an old bathtub and painted the inside a dark grey to blend in
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I used a former wide screen door attached on top of the bath tub with a long piano hinge on one side of the top. (padlock too - more about that in a moment) that meant too that the decorative metal could handle an adult walking over the top .
But I had to change the mesh on the old screen door as the mesh was far too small mesh.the new more open mesh was better and the frogs could enter and exit more easily. BUT a cat could not use a long paw to get closer
the padlock on the latch I attached meant that a curious child could not try to lift the lid and could not enter the bath filled with water so was safer with children present. the children can even sit on the top and look into the water because the metal door is bigger and very strong and well secured to the metal bath below.
This is so creative and it looks great. It never occurred to me to use a tub like this - I honestly always thought that ponds had to be in-ground. Will we get an update on the pond? I'm so curious to see how it evolves over time and what animals you'll get in the garden.
Just make sure that if you want frogs, create a ramp so they can get in an out otherwise they cant make it in. Some species of tree frogs can climb their way up though.
@@aussiereptilesandherping Oh, definitely. I've already made sure frogs can get in and out of our current mini-ponds. People can forget they're amphibians, not fish, and they can drown. Even the buckets we use to catch rainwater have ramps in them.
Love this. I'd be interested in seeing something on a smaller scale.
Frog log, LOL they got to get up there first!
I just watched your segment on Gardening Australia program.
I just planted a small group of plants into a old tool chest that I placed under a dripping plastic water valve that want stop leaking. 💧
This looks fantastic. You are truly inspiring ,thank you!🌻🇿🇦
Very interesting 👌
You really covered the subject and every question I had. 🌿💚🌿
I love this idea thanks for sharing. I have a question regarding the chickens. My chooks are very inquisitive and would likely climb on the pond wire and do there business at some point. Would this be a problem for the pond/fish? I appreciate any input thanks
I love your video! How do the frogs get up there? I’m installing a small pond myself and I was thinking of putting a staircase for them LOL
Hi Corine, glad you enjoyed the video. Frogs can jump pretty far!
Is there a need to have an overflow system of some sorts drilled in to the tub? If it rains the the water level rises, will the fishes get thrown out of the tub?
Yeah because fish are know to water ski when the water is overflowing around the rim. Its much better to have a dirty great hole in the tub to blast the fish out of the tub.
Really?
Good question
Don’t you need some kind of airflow, bubbler or something. Seems like the water would get stagnant pretty quick.
Thats why there is plants and she uses native fish they would be very hardy
This is brilliant
hi love the plants but the one with yellow flower's what is name of it
please let me no
i loce the the bog pot i looking for one might drill holes in it for fish home too mybe ?
Just what I need- I have the bathtub but no idea how to do the filter! Thanks 😁
The plants act as a filter :)
If you can protect it from the elements, a canister filter has been an amazing addition to our pond
Does anyone know if you have a bathtub with no feet does it need to be supported on the sides to stop it tipping?
any edible plants?
Just wondering why no replies from Gardening Australia to any comments?
It's a television show. They couldn't care less about UA-cam
How about mosquitoes? Is there some easy way to control them?
the fish, thats what she said at the end.
Dragonflies & frogs😉
Bruh thats what the fish are for. I swear people just dont listen
Wish they gave a rough cost
Go to your local tip shop if they have one. Ours always has old baths available
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Welcome
@@katesmiles4208 welcome to my garden🇲🇨
Don't see how it will benefit the chooks , frogs will probably have a hard time jumping that high too
Isn't Milfoil toxic to pets?
Depends what species, there’s native milfoil species all over the world including Australia 🇦🇺
Bruh
Sorry nice idea but not thought through at all! Look at the comments you could learn a lot!
Should've dug that pond into the ground imo.
It's renter friendly at least 🙂
@@bethlovesthings Yes! One reason a lot of people don't/can't have a pond is because they're renting. But this is a great way to have a good-sized pond and not worry about what to do when you move. Or even if you decide the pond itself needs to go in a different location - imagine the work that would take if it were inground.
this is bad advice, you need to wait at least a few months before putting fish in...
Well that looks pretty ugly.
''pond safety regulations'' wtf hahaha pathetic
Not pathetic its normal you have to think about animals as well its not just for people