My betta fish hasn't eaten for three days, and has only been floating at the top doinh nothing. In fact, right before I went to school today, he was lying down like he was dead and his mouth was wide open, but when I got back, he was up at the top floating again. Whenever I put my hand on the bowl, he either gives a little twitch, or does nothing. I've had this fish for about 1 year and a half, and he lives in a 1 gallon bowl. He just started doing this three days ago, and he is usually extremely active. Now, he just ignores the food like it isn't there, and he loves to eat. So, how should I take care of my fish so he doesn't "suffer" anymore? I don't like flushing or freezing fish so that's out of the question. This may sound a little wird, but I bury my fish in the ground when they die so that my ground will become better for the plants. I've looked up fish euthanasia websites but none of those methods sound appealing.
2006-11-06 14:14:43 · 9 answers · asked by Just Me 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
If you feel that there is nothing else you can do for him and you are sure he is dying then check this site out, http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-most-humane-way-to-euthanize-a-fish.htm
It can be very hard to make a decision like this but sometimes it is best for the fish.
2006-11-07 01:47:12 · answer #1 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 09:46:29 · answer #2 · answered by harte 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow these comments are .. depressing.
2017-02-24 23:11:20 · answer #3 · answered by carisa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortuanetly your fish is old Betas only have a 1 year life span & you have had Very Good Luck having the little guy for 1 1/2 years. He is just old and feeble let it be until he dies then have a fishy funeral.
2006-11-06 14:59:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋
Here's a nice link for that, as sad as it is.
http://www.fishprofiles.net/faq/begin-longterm.asp#death
2006-11-06 14:33:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put him in the freezer they hibernate so they dont feel pain they simply go to sleep first like they would in a pond. Otherwise the lil guy will feel it.
2006-11-06 14:16:38 · answer #6 · answered by megs 2 · 3⤊ 6⤋
Get him/her another fish. Maybe he/she is just lonely.
2006-11-06 14:22:36 · answer #7 · answered by urashortie103092 2 · 0⤊ 8⤋
Um.....how bout' this, LET HIM DIE ON HIS OWN!!!!
2006-11-06 14:16:35 · answer #8 · answered by PegBundyWannabe 5 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Toilet time.
2006-11-06 14:16:41 · answer #9 · answered by don 6 · 2⤊ 10⤋