Whats the best way to kill a dying fish??

[West1]

My 15" VATF beat the brakes of my 8" Orino. He is still breathing and is upside down with gashed all over.

Should I freeze him or dip him in rubbing alcohol etc... Whats the fastest way to take him down (I feel bad for him)?

Here is a pick of the Beauty... b4 the VATF decided to whoop his arse (first time I ever seen him bullrush a tankmate and not stop)

Sucks cause he was real nice

 

[GhostShrimpMan]

Freezing him will make him suffer by crystalizing his blood slowly, it's best to use clove oil

Just put him in a container and add the oil.

 

[West1]

Where do you get that from? I never heard of it

You guys think it would be quicker if I chop his head off?

 

[GhostShrimpMan]

That could be gross :/

But you can get it at Wal-Mart or basically anywhere really

 

[johncl]

You guys think it would be quicker if I chop his head off?

Your kidding right?

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-most-humane-way-to-euthanize-a-fish.htm

 

[bigchief]

i tried the alchol thing but it wasnt quick at all an i used 100 proof whiskey so i just took a knife and severd his spinal chord an that was bout the quickest way i think

 

[West1]

Your kidding right?

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-most-humane-way-to-euthanize-a-fish.htm

Nope, not kidding. I would of never put this thread up.

Thanks for the link, Ill try that (off to buy some as we speak)

 

[jcardona1]

+1 for cloveoil. puts this fish out slowly and they dont appear to suffer at all. cloveoil wont completely kill the fish, just knock it out. i just use a stronger dose and leave them in for over an hour to make sure theyre gone. use 10-15 drops per gallon of water

i get it at GNC

 

[rayw]

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[tanks4thememories]

Clove oil is the top pick
People also:
- Place in Freezer - will simply fall asleep and then freeze to death
- Chop off head - Very fast and effective if you aren't squeamish

Sorry to hear about your fish.