fins Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 What would be the best way to cull sick, dieing or mutant fish? Iv killed two of my dieing fish with a quick crush with a log, is there any more peaceful way to do this? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Quick is best. A solid whack onto concrete does well too. They used to recommend freezing but have since found that is not as peaceful as first thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucid Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 depends on how you do it caryl usually I wrap them in a wet paper towell before putting them in the freezer. Slows the body down gradually. can't be as stressfull as sitting out of water gasping for breath waiting for the killing blow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fins Posted August 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 I heard that the fish can feel their blood freezing and expanding. That can't feel that great can it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 You mayhave to worry about that with goldfish, but not with tropicals. They're dead LONG before anything starts freezing. Their metabolism just slows down and then stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Why create a debate on this one Pain is pain Throw them hard onto the concrete path or floor, then into the rubbish bin. DON'T feed dead, sick fish, to other species WASH YOUR HANDS Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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