JazzyJeff Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Calling for thoughts/ideas on best way to euthanase aquarium fish please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 using clove oil viewtopic.php?f=4&t=30555&hilit=clove+oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJeff Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 using clove oil viewtopic.php?f=4&t=30555&hilit=clove+oil Thanks LA - I have never heard of clove oil... very interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 if you need to euthanase quickly you can also throw the fish onto a hard surface might not seem nice but it is quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Or if you don't have clove oil, rapid immersion in almost frozen water works. All I did was get a cup of water, put it in the freezer till there was ice forming, broke up the ice and quickly drop the fish into the water. Small twitch but then nothing. Can be done with boiling water but is apparently like being cooked alive for the fish. Messier options include blow to the head (instant kill) or decapitation (which may not kill the fish straight away). Many other methods but clove oil is easily the most peaceful. http://www.ultimatebettas.com/index.php?showtopic=15737 A good link for techniques. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 put it in a net a hit the concrete. just make sure the fish hits the concrete rather than the rim of the net if you get what i mean. i prefer that something is killed straight away rather the an asphyxiating poison or something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Or if you don't have clove oil, rapid immersion in almost frozen water works. Or you could just buy some clove oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Or you could just buy some clove oil? Yes, but sometimes there isn't enough time or the shops are out of it? If a fish is in obvious pain and suffering, it's best to end it quickly as possible. Going down to grab some from the shop may take sometime, especially if you're in an isolated area and it needs to be ordered in. It's just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 getting the water to freezing point will take a long time too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie841 Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 This is going to sound harsh but it is quick... Turn the insinkerator on and drop the fish in. With the speed that the thing spins it will kill them before it knows that is happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 don't put fish down the insinkerator, the scales can clog the waste pipe. Large ones can (snapper skins), small fish will be fine though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie841 Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 We only have little ones so we are fine and it is a rental property so if it does we will just call the landlord and it will be fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deno Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 awesome..can't wait till the eels and xylotls need to be euthanased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Yes, but sometimes there isn't enough time or the shops are out of it? If a fish is in obvious pain and suffering, it's best to end it quickly as possible. Going down to grab some from the shop may take sometime, especially if you're in an isolated area and it needs to be ordered in. Get some before that happens? Its one of those things every fishkeeper should have in the cupboard.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 awesome..can't wait till the eels and xylotls need to be euthanased thats different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquila Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Universities follow very similar protocols for fish euthanization, these are either to overdose on clove oil or hit the fish hard directly on the top of the head (between the eyes) as their skull is soft. Best method depends on the size of the fish. Small fish=overdose, larger fish = knocked. These have been reviewed by animal ethics as being the most humane methods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oeminx Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Clove oil is the way to go, works great if you need to have a closer look at a fish too and to administer meds to a wound etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdarnixx Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 ive never heard of clove oil b4? how does it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 It is a natural analgaesic and antibiotic. Often an old time remedy suggested for toothache and indeed, some dentists used to use it before anaesthetics were available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdarnixx Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 It is a natural analgaesic and antibiotic. Often an old time remedy suggested for toothache and indeed, some dentists used to use it before anaesthetics were available. lol i will re phrase my question....havent heard of it used for fish b4? i use it for toothache all the time at the moment for my wisdom teeth because im allergic to most pain medication :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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