if i need to euthenise a fish i use clove oil at 25 drops per litre,its quite fast acting but i leave the fish in the water for 30 mins just to make sure they have past on.John Rambo;1784735; said:Actually, its seems to be only a third as active as before. It moves 3/4 of its body just fine. its just the tail, but its enough to get me thinking about killing it.
Not that I have decided, How would I go about doing it?
i would think decapitation wouldn't be a very good idea on a gar. I would think the chance would be too high of not going all the way through.bigspizz;1784761; said:Clove oil, or decapitation....
Jeox;1784868; said:i would think decapitation wouldn't be a very good idea on a gar. I would think the chance would be too high of not going all the way through.
I say see how it does.
well saidmoonchild1970;1785265; said:IMO:
If he is still eating he is still wanting to live. Most animals quit eating when they want to give up and the pain is too much. They have more wisdom then you think.
I would separate him into his own smaller tank, lower water levels, baby him and see how he does. Go with your gut. I always do.
The fish will let you know.
If he sits in a corner and seems to give up, then and only then, would I euthanize.
I've seen animal miracles, that I bet would astound you.
Including my own dog that had a broken back and recovered. Everyone was against my saving her but I went on to have almost 12 more yrs with her. It was worth it.
i cant believe people still do thatxander13;1785241; said:freeze the fish, it'll just be like going to sleep