how much are red tailed catfish worth?
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what does the board think the proper way to get rid of fish like these that people can no longer take care of? not everyone is able to find a new owner. i myself am confronting this with a 20 in redtail/shovel hybrid
It appears to me that there are big-fish-keeping enthusiasts in every state. Sometimes one has to drive a couple hours but they are usually reachable. People like Ted in Seattle (anythingfish.com), BigRich545 in Ohio (Ohio's got a lot of big-fish keepers). I ran a big fish rescue in Rochester NY and now am doing it here in SW Florida.
It is a responsible thing to do - to look for a proper home and be willing to sacrifice something, like an effort, time, gas money, shipping expense, etc., - we just don't realize it that when we get a pet, with or without prior research, that we take upon ourselves a responsibility for another living being.
If all else fails, I believe one is left with nothing but euthanization. Please, do not ever even consider releasing your pet into the wild (even if it is from that area; less so if it is exotic) - you will be doing an enormous disservice to all.
It is a responsible thing to do - to look for a proper home and be willing to sacrifice something, like an effort, time, gas money, shipping expense, etc., - we just don't realize it that when we get a pet, with or without prior research, that we take upon ourselves a responsibility for another living being.
If all else fails, I believe one is left with nothing but euthanization. Please, do not ever even consider releasing your pet into the wild (even if it is from that area; less so if it is exotic) - you will be doing an enormous disservice to all.
what about instead of euthanization you ate the fish? most of the fish are a food source where they come from...
If you eat it you better know what it has been feeding on and what kind of chemicals have been used for it... not worth getting yourself something really horrible 10 years down imho lol
It could be eaten but yes, I agree with the above sentiment - they write stuff "not to be used on fish intended for human consumption" on great many fish meds. Also, most have a pet peeve about eating their pet even if it was perfectly edible.
It would not be a waste because of the experience and knowledge acquired. The growth in the hobby and the evolution of a keeper is not always exciting or cheery rosy... sometimes, actually often, it hurts...
It would not be a waste because of the experience and knowledge acquired. The growth in the hobby and the evolution of a keeper is not always exciting or cheery rosy... sometimes, actually often, it hurts...
Garden fertilizer? Not for an edible garden, but a flower garden maybe? I would grind it and put it in one of my potted plants. Check laws though because some states will fine you for introducing a nonindigenous species to the wild, even if it is dead. Some pet stores, across the country, have signed a pledge with the University of North Carolina stating that they won't refuse any large fish brought into them. Check your area.
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