"Ozdude" wrote in message
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Clove oil is the accepted humane method:

"The clove oil must be dissolved in alcohol to allow it to dissolve into
the
water. I use vodka. Using
too much vodka will increase the discomfort to the fish, so measure
carefully. If you feel you
must increase the dosage, increase the clove oil only. Leave the fish in
the
solution for at least a
couple of hours. Clove oil is a very safe sedative and fish have been
known
to revive after an hour
in the solution.
Have a gallon of tank water in a bucket and put the fish in it. In another
container, mix 2-3 ml clove
oil with 8 mls vodka. Pour the clove oil mixture in and mix a little. The
fish will be unconscious
within minutes. I've never had any struggle or distress."

From the fish-a-holics web site.

Oz



thanks, that does sound a little more peaceful.

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