Best way to euthanize a fish? - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

**roka64** · 07-07-2008, 06:13 PM

Psst, it's in the article...lol!

haykay · 07-07-2008, 06:18 PM

gotta say im all for the clove oil and vodka! seems so peacful to me!

**Zagz** · 07-07-2008, 11:08 PM

I use the clove oil to put the fish to sleep and then freeze him/her to make sure they don't have a chance to wake up.

LandGhoti · 07-10-2008, 10:53 PM

I had to put a golden algae eater down last year and I dropped him in a cup of nearly frozen water. It was nearly instantaneous. I'm going to look for clove oil, though, because that sounds like a pleasant precursor. In case I have to do it again.

ezy33 · 07-11-2008, 11:22 AM

I read some where (maybe here) that soda water added to a small container works. Has anyone tried this?

new2betas · 08-18-2008, 06:47 AM

I have gone to Drs. Foster and Smith and looked up MS 222 and another website that sells it also, but I only read where it is used as an anesthetic. How would you know how much to use to kill the fish and not let it suffer? So confusing. Also, I might not be able to wait to get this shipped from one of these companies as my daughter's betta is not doing well. Will my local drug store have the clove oil?

brutus · 08-28-2008, 11:38 AM

you put them in a bag an whack it hard.instant death..sounds cruel but is fastest painless way

FishEggs · 08-28-2008, 12:48 PM

Dottie-
the local drug store should have it in some form or another. it's used for toothaches.

**roka64** · 08-28-2008, 12:56 PM

1. MS 222 [Tricaine methanesulfonate]:
MS 222 is frequently used as anesthetic and a sedative for aquatic animals but in larger concentrations is the preferred method for euthanizing aquarium fish. It is approved by the FDA and considered humane by the American Veterinary Medical Association. It can be purchased through your vet or online. A bath with 250 mg of MS 222 per liter of water is adequate. The fish should be bathed for a full 10 minutes to assure death.

07-07-2008, 06:13 PM	#11
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,027 Images: 12	Psst, it's in the article...lol! __________________ Age is relative, you are only as old as you act....of course, this works in reverse.... Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

07-07-2008, 06:18 PM	#12
haykay Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 182	gotta say im all for the clove oil and vodka! seems so peacful to me! __________________ Proud sister to a USMC Devil Dog! 7 freshwater tanks and counting!!

07-07-2008, 11:08 PM	#13
Zagz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 11,337 Images: 92	I use the clove oil to put the fish to sleep and then freeze him/her to make sure they don't have a chance to wake up. __________________ ----------- My Profile Page My tank & fish photos. Have you voted for AA today? Like the advice or comments someone gave you? Show your appreciation with the reputation button!

07-10-2008, 10:53 PM	#14
LandGhoti Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Le Midwest Posts: 819 Images: 1	I had to put a golden algae eater down last year and I dropped him in a cup of nearly frozen water. It was nearly instantaneous. I'm going to look for clove oil, though, because that sounds like a pleasant precursor. In case I have to do it again. __________________ Andrea 29-gallon FW 1 yoyo loach, 2 polkadot loaches, 6 cherry barbs, 2 turquoise rainbows, 1 chinese algae eater, 1 rubberlip pleco, too many MTS to count

07-11-2008, 11:22 AM	#15
ezy33 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pinole California Posts: 329 Images: 13	I read some where (maybe here) that soda water added to a small container works. Has anyone tried this? __________________ 9 gal nano 55 gal reef 180 gal predator reef

08-18-2008, 06:47 AM	#16
new2betas Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 915	I have gone to Drs. Foster and Smith and looked up MS 222 and another website that sells it also, but I only read where it is used as an anesthetic. How would you know how much to use to kill the fish and not let it suffer? So confusing. Also, I might not be able to wait to get this shipped from one of these companies as my daughter's betta is not doing well. Will my local drug store have the clove oil? __________________ Dottie - I'm Pisces - that explains EVERYTHING!

08-28-2008, 11:38 AM	#17
brutus Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 196	you put them in a bag an whack it hard.instant death..sounds cruel but is fastest painless way

08-28-2008, 12:48 PM	#18
FishEggs Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Highland, Maryland Posts: 474	Dottie- the local drug store should have it in some form or another. it's used for toothaches. __________________ ~Matt~ If you put off what you can do today until tomorrow it will never get done cause tomorrow never comes. It's always today.

08-28-2008, 12:56 PM	#19
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,027 Images: 12	1. MS 222 [Tricaine methanesulfonate]: MS 222 is frequently used as anesthetic and a sedative for aquatic animals but in larger concentrations is the preferred method for euthanizing aquarium fish. It is approved by the FDA and considered humane by the American Veterinary Medical Association. It can be purchased through your vet or online. A bath with 250 mg of MS 222 per liter of water is adequate. The fish should be bathed for a full 10 minutes to assure death. __________________ Age is relative, you are only as old as you act....of course, this works in reverse.... Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

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