Is it immoral to euthanize guppy fry...?

[Major Risk]

Hi,
I have an overpopulated tank, that is soon to be swamped with more fry.
I have heard that it is commonplace for people to give fry to Oscar keepers, but I have none in my region, and I think Clove oil would be a nicer end to life than an oscar.

I wanted to know your views on euthanizing some guppy fry because of population explode... none of the fish in my tank will eat the fry, they could easily do it but don't. I would like to have some options, but getting another tank isn't possible...

 

[vanimal]

Hi,
I have an overpopulated tank, that is soon to be swamped with more fry.
I have heard that it is commonplace for people to give fry to Oscar keepers, but I have none in my region, and I think Clove oil would be a nicer end to life than an oscar.

I wanted to know your views on euthanizing some guppy fry because of population explode... none of the fish in my tank will eat the fry, they could easily do it but don't. I would like to have some options, but getting another tank isn't possible...

See if your LFS will take them as a donation. And put up a free add on Craigslist.

 

[jetajockey]

It's not inhumane to euthanize them if you can't properly care for them or if you can't find a home that can.

 

[meegosh]

I personally don't have anything against it. I culled many guppy fry when I was breeding them (bent spines, etc). Once my population exploded they started becoming snacks for my angel. I don't see any wrong with feeding them to larger fish, big fish eat little fish after all.

 

[bobc4d]

I put an ad in Craig List and give away my Platy Sunburst fry to keep the population in check.