Humane way to put fish to sleep?

[jules77]

This is a serious question. Is there a humane way to put a fish to sleep, I have been told to put it in a bucket of water with clove oil, or in a bag in the freezer (in the latter case, I assume there should be water in the bag)?

He has severe dropsy and is way past help, but between myself and my husband we are struggling to find a way to put him to sleep humanely.

I am not keen on having him in the freezer either......

[B00]

Think you misheard Grav- folks called you a d1ck.............

;-)

[jules77]

now now boys and girls, 'tis the season of goodwill 'n all that!!

Hammerman, I have tried to register on that site, but still havnt had an email from them to confirm, and I cant ask a question until registration is confirmed. Are you able to ask for me, as I am worried about this fish exploding and we will be in deep *hit then with all the other fish in the pond.......

[Mr k]

There are humane was to kill a fish
The Alka setza method

Place the fish into a bucket of water and add a few alka setzer tablets( 1 tablet/ 20L ).

But i would leave the fish and let nature take its course

[jules77]

thanks Mr K, I cant leave him much longer, what if he bursts? and my other fish?

[cruella]

jules
mr k is right
A few alka seltzers will do the trick.

[Panic Button]

Surely just taking it out of water will kill it pretty quick?

[Mr k]

I cant see him bursting Ive had many fish like this, without sounding harsh there is only one other way then..
But if the fish was it lots of pain it could do it it self..

[Mr k]

I do have to say you should remove the fish a/s/a/p as it can effect the other fish.
Other fish can sense stress and this wont help them..

[jules77]

i think this big bucket we have is around 5 gallon, is that around 20 L?? so two alka seltzers, then what happens, does it fizz up and kill it instantly?

[Jugglering1]

This site should give you a bit more info Jules....

http://www.petplace.com/fish/euthanasia-in-fis h/page1.aspx

[Mr k]

Any bucket would do just put a couple of them in if after say a couple of mins its still alive double the dose..

[Mr k]

The smaller the better as the concentration will be stronger

[Lonnie]

Quite a few years ago, when I was new to fish keeping, I put a few diseased Guppies down the toilet, and flushed it,, never again, my wife went in there, the next thing was an almighty scream, she couldn't stop shaking for days, all these eyes staring up at her.

After that, I just clobbered them with a brick, sounds cruel, but it was quick and painless.

[madmondeo]

Great answers! ROTFWL

[jules77]

for fear of him 'bursting' we have decided not to wait another day, and he is in a bucket of water and clove oil as we speak, it seems to be working pretty quickly to be honest as within a minute or two he is on his side and there is evidence of his internal bleeding underneath.........you wouldnt believe the trauma we have here, OH is in a foul mood as he has had to do the dirty deed.

[garner]

How awful for you both, its terrible when these things have to be done.Its never an easy task,poor thing.

[wolf63]

So - what happened?

[jules77]

He has gone to fishy heaven.........it was very peaceful, so I can recommend the clove oil.