do koi carp and orfe fish eat tadpoles

[jacqui43]

we have a pond with frog and toad spawn, will our koi carp and orfe's eat the tadpoles and will the frogs and toads harm the fish? the fish are approx 4-7 inches long. Can you help?

[hammerman]

Yes, once hatched, the fish will gorge themselves on tadpoles.....you won't have any left within a week unless you're very lucky.

The fish and frogs should live together happily although it's been known for over amorous male frogs to grab a passing fish when spawning.