RE: Killing fish humanely

[Matthew Rogers <mattrogers@totalise.co.uk>]

All,

Thanks everyone that was really useful.

I had a feeling that post would great a lot of debate!

Cheers,

Matt.

>===== Original Message From "B Z" <kasseen10@hotmail.com> =====
>I was told to put the fish in a bowl of Bleach.  Supposively, they die
>within seconds.  Personally - I like the idea of the vodka method - they are
>going out in style.  What do I use?  I use my husband.  He kills them with
>his hands - usually hits them up against something.  I don't know - I can't
>stick around and watch.  He does it when I'm not around and I don't have the
>stomach to watch or ask.  My 2 cents.
>Bonny
>
>
>>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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