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Mandarin fish

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by mbeaty, Jan 18, 2010.

  1. Jan 18, 2010 #1
    mbeaty

    mbeaty Inactive User

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    So apparently there was something else going on with the mandarin fish that wasn't eating, he's gone downhill quick. What is the most humane way to put the little guy out of his misery? This really sucks, the poor guy is lying on his side, doing what I would what be called agonal breathing if it was a dog or cat. Thank you...
     
  2. Jan 18, 2010 #2
    FishBrain New London

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    I read a thread on RC about this and the two most agreed on were putting the fish in the freezer or a quick cut behind the head to sever it's spine.
     
  3. Jan 18, 2010 #3
    pwfish

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    Posted By FishBrain on 01/18/2010 07:30 PM
    I read a thread on RC about this and the two most agreed on were putting the fish in the freezer or a quick cut behind the head to sever it's spine.
    +1 on the freezer.
     
  4. Jan 18, 2010 #4
    mbeaty

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    He's presently in the freezer. This sucks. I've never got attached to any of my freshwater fish and he's the first one I've lost since starting my saltwater tank.
     
  5. Jan 18, 2010 #5
    Tuckers2

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    sorry for your loss. that really stinks /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/sad.gif
     
  6. Jan 18, 2010 #6
    AJ

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    Ditto to that...it's never fun to loose a fish or a coral. :-(

    --AJ
     

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