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Fish seems to be dying2007-11-24 23:09:37

I have feeder goldfish for over two years. One is slightly larger than the other and seems to have always had a few health problems, but usually bounces back with time. This time he really looks bad, and seems to be suffering. He is twisting and twirling around in the tank and has been face down, tail up in the gravel since last night. He is still using his gills, but it looks like the end. Is there something I can or should do to ease his passing?

Answers:

The most humane way to euthanize Goldfish - or any other pet fish - is to use Oil of Clove. It's usually available at any Health Food/Vitamin Store. Just ask as sometimes they keep it behind the counter. I paid $5.99 for my last bottle.

Clove oil, when added to water anesthesizes the fish and puts them to sleep. Here are the directions -

1. Put your sick/dying fish in a 1 gallon bucket/pail or jar filled with clean dechlorinated water - usually water from their tank and/or pond.

2. Take a small jar (with a lid) and fill halfway with water.

3. Add to this small jar, about 15 drops of the Clove Oil.

4. Put the lid on the small jar and shake vigorously. You want the oil to mix with the water as much as possible. This is what you call emulsifying the oil.

5. Once the clove oil is mixed extremely well - open the small jar and pour the water/oil mixture into the the bucket/pail with the fish.

6. Gently stir so the oil/water mixture is completely mixed with the water - but don't scare the fish.