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Can I keep fish in my wildlife pond?

Quick answer
Ideally, fish should be kept separately as they're voracious predators of spawn/tadpoles.

Further information
Fish are predators of spawn and tadpoles/newt larvae and even small fish can cause problems by competing with tadpoles for food. For this reason we advise that you don't introduce fish to your wildlife pond. If you would like to keep fish then you will need to create a separate pond or perhaps a 'nursery' area within the pond where the spawn and tadpoles will be protected.

Frogs and toads can also cause problems for fish. During the breeding season male amphibians grab hold of anything that vaguely resembles a female - including fish, other species and other males. Usually the fish is released unharmed but occasionally, if it's held by the gills or for a long period of time, it can die.  

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