Re: Killing fish humanely

["Max Gallade" <mgallade@hotmail.com>]

Vodka?This would cause a problem in my house.I would never have a bottle
handy to kill my fish especially after weekends.Just kidding.I have to try 
that.Does any clear alcohol work eg.,Gin?I usually have a bottle or two of 
Gin around,right there with my single malts and Irish Whiskeys,hehehehe.
Thanks for the tip
Max

> From: cameron <ccase22@mail.com>
> Reply-To: apisto@listbox.com
> To: apisto@listbox.com
> Subject: Re: Killing fish humanely
> Date: Thu, 05 Apr 2001 13:38:51 -0500
>
> This was a lengthy discussion on one of the rec.aquaria.* newsgroups a
> few weeks ago.  The consensus (including one vet who said it is the best
> alternative to comercial anesthesia) was to put the fish in a container
> of vodka.  I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, this was diluted a bit
> with water.  This way the fish slowly goes to sleep before it stops
> breathing.  There were lots of methods mentioned, some far from humane,
> but the "vodka nap" was the consensus (followed way behind by freezing,
> which I for one wouldn't do).  Also, it was apparently important to use
> vodka, not just any sort of alcohol.
>
> Cameron
>
>
>
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