To flush or not to flush...

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How do you feel about flushing a live fish down the toilette if you cannot find someone to take it or your LFS will not take it?

Sorry I should state I am not trying to get rid of anything. I'm just asking.

To flush or not to flush? That is the question!! :sad:
 
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what are you trying to get rid of??

I'm surprised the local IFS didn't take it off your hands.
 
Flushing a live fish is cruel--it's going to experience a terrible death, and in fact is illegal in many areas. If you can't find a home for it, euthanise it and dispose of the remains safely.
 
Against it. Used to find it distasteful but not necessarily "bad," but after reading the Euthenasia article here it's obvious there are many alternatives which are much more humane.

Edit: Also, if you live in an area even remotely served by one of the "Craigslist" boards, post it there for free. I find homes for all of my unwanted fish almost instantly that way here in Boston.
 
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What is the best method to euthanise. I have heard of buying ammonia in a store and placing the fish in a bowl of it. :huh:
 
flushing fish is not a good idea... the fish could survive and reach a water way... or jus die a horrible death. what is it, someone who lives near u might want to pick it up or u could kill it some other way
 
Ok I'm just asking because I'm curious. Believe me I do not want to hurt my fish or anyone elses. JUST ASKING!!!!! :cool:
 
Okie. Sorry if I'm wrong. Looked over some of your other posts and they seemed very reasonable, so I apologize. :) Really though, ammonia is a huge irritant -- not fun. The article is very helpful, though, read through it. :)
 
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