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    Frogs

    Hi,

    One of the other really nice things about our NFT system is that it attracts frogs. I can only assume that its the sound of running water and the verdant flush of the plants. When ever we set the unit up, green tree frogs move in shortly after.

    We're always happy to see them......they're an indicator that the immediate environment (at least) is OK.

    I spotted the larger frog on the ground last night. It was quiet and friendly enough but its little mate in the NFT trough was proclaiming his presence rather more loudly.

    Gary
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    Re: Frogs

    Cute, little hydroponic frogs, how long does it take before you can harvest them .. Just kidding. Nice picture Gary
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    Re: Frogs

    Hi,

    During the past few days, I've been rearing this tadpole in my make up water tank. It just showed up in the tank one day.....about 3mm (1/8"). Since then it's grown to the point where it now has back legs.

    This is the only frog that I've ever reared.......and the probability is that it's a cane toad.

    Gary
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    Re: Frogs

    Awww Baby picture from the proud father great job. Now if you could only eat it.. Frogs are a normal fair here in Taiwan. I do enjoy eating them.
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    Re: Frogs

    Quote Originally Posted by Pugo View Post
    Frogs are a normal fair here in Taiwan. I do enjoy eating them.
    I've never tried eating frogs,
    I want to see pics of Pugo cooking frogs on his BBQ
    Cheers,
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    Re: Frogs

    Hi Pugo,

    You are welcome to eat all of the cane toads you want......but the poison sacs on their backs makes them unattractive/deadly to most creatures who would attempt to eat them.

    As this article suggests, however, there those (like Andrew Zimmern of "Bizarre Foods") who will attempt to eat anything.

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    Re: Frogs

    Do know anything about cane toads, I have heard of them but that is about it.. I will try to do something in the spring on frogs here in Taiwan, they stir fry them with Thai basil, comes out great.
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