What is the "proper way" to put a fish out of its misery? and what would you guys consider grounds for euthanizing a fish?
euthanization of fish
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I euthanize if it will save my other fish, if the fish has no quality of life (not eating, uncomfortable), or if I know I can do nothing to help.
I euthanize if it will save my other fish, if the fish has no quality of life (not eating, uncomfortable), or if I know I can do nothing to help.
How about freeing the fish? sure, it may be a little painful or slow, but at least the fish will be able to experience freedom for once in its life, let it go into a pond or stream, then eventually it will become a tasty and exotic treat for a local small animal
I tried Alka Seltzer a couple of years ago, the last time I had to euthanize a fish. It sure looked painful.
freezer method has worked for me. Fill a ziplock bag with water put the fish in and put it in the freezer the cold air knocks the fish out and they die pretty quickly. Setting a fish out into a stream or pond is not a good idea.