Re: What is the Most Humane Way to Euthanize a Fish? |
Subject: Re: What is the Most Humane Way to Euthanize a Fish? by fcmf on 12/11/2020 15:33:10 This article actually explains it very well - https://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-m ... y-to-euthanize-a-fish.htm - vodka (a clear-grain alcohol) should only ever be used at the very end, almost to guarantee that the dead/very-anaesthetised fish definitely does not subsequently wake up. Euthanasia is not at all pleasant. I don't like doing it, and certainly strive to try whatever I can to keep fish alive - fortunately, I managed for several months to keep one elderly and very disabled fish alive earlier this year (in an isolation tank and with fish-fry food) who seemed to be at death's door in the main tank, and it was a very rewarding experience. Unfortunately, though, he did start writhing/rolling around on the bottom of the tank one day, and there was no option at that point. :'( |