euthanization of fish
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Every aquarium owner should own this stuff. It's called Euthanase, and it works. I've used it a few times without any problems. I believe it's just clove oil that is pre-mixed and ready for use.
Freezing, alcohol, flushing, and alka seltzer (CO2 poisoning) are not humane. Blunt force, decapitation, and clove oil are.
Every aquarium owner should own this stuff. It's called Euthanase, and it works. I've used it a few times without any problems. I believe it's just clove oil that is pre-mixed and ready for use.
Freezing, alcohol, flushing, and alka seltzer (CO2 poisoning) are not humane. Blunt force, decapitation, and clove oil are.
i'm curious to see what you thought of the proof showing the painless method of freezing when done properly.
you are absolutely right about the others though.
Authoritative (Veterinary) sources say that it is, when done properly (i.e., a very sharp knife). Although perhaps not for the squeamish. Not to mention the fact that alot of people don't own a sharp knife.
I don't remember what Veterinary site I read it on, but for tropicals, a good way that works is immersion in ice water for ~20 minutes. The initial immersion knocks them out instantly, and death follows in a few minutes. They didn't recommend it for cold-water fish, however.
Note this is different than putting the fish in warm water than putting it in the freezer. Death occurs more slowly since it takes time for the water to cool down.
Having had to do in two of my white cloud Minnows recently (they were wasting away from starvation even though I was overfeeding) even after trying to QT them and feed them up, I didn't like doing it but as I don't have any clove oil and spending the time to make iced water for the big freeze would have taken longer I just put the poor little sods in a paper towel and squeezed their heads.
I'm sorry if this sounds horrible and believe me it was but I figured that it was quick enough as they were both very week to begin with.
Just for the record I will be looking out for some clove oil as I don't want to have to do that again.
I'm sorry if this sounds horrible and believe me it was but I figured that it was quick enough as they were both very week to begin with.
Just for the record I will be looking out for some clove oil as I don't want to have to do that again.
Ok , I have to jump back in here. How is it so many post about feeding their fry to their fish but think euthanasia for a dying fish is so cruel. To me , having aggressive fish and feeding your healthy guppies etc, and their fry is worse than most of these methods .I bet alot of you go fishing too. Being eaten alive isn't really all that quick if your chased and chomped to bits.Especially with pirahanas. just my opinion.
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:clap: I'm glad you came back to post that. It's all a matter of perspective, isn't it?
I kill fish when they're clearly suffering and the disease is incurable. I have been using the freezing water method but may switch to clove oil as it seems to reduce the suffering to a minimum.
