I am new here! I have a large green severum in a 55 gallon tank. He is 10 years old and just last night I noticed that he could not stay straight and is not struggling as he lay sideways at the top of the water and floating with the current! I think he is just old and I hate to see him suffer! I was wondering what was the best way to put him out of his misery! In the past I have put my fish in the freezer until they "fall asleep" from the cold and never wake up! I just wanted to know what anybody thought of this?
Please Help ASAP
- Thread starter bucwildgal
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The most humane way to euthanize at home is to buy clove oil. Put the fish in a small bucket or container. Take about 1/4 cup of tank water in a baggie or bottle with cap, add a few drops of clove oil, and shake until the oil is emulsified into the water. Add the clove oil slowly to the container holding the fish. The fish will quickly lose equilibrium and then lie on the bottom of the container. Once gill movement has slowed dramatically or stopped, then place the fish (with some water) in the freezer.
I'm really sorry about your fish.
I'm really sorry about your fish.