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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Drown it

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Quote Originally Posted by Gojive
    Drown it

    I am trying to eat Salmon here and am spitting it everywhere that was just so funny

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Put the goldfish in the hamster's cage. It should cover the smell of the hamster after a few days.

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Quote Originally Posted by Rhythm King
    Put the goldfish in the hamster's cage. It should cover the smell of the hamster after a few days.
    Should that not be, put the Hamster in the fish tank?

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Quote Originally Posted by dee
    Should that not be, put the Hamster in the fish tank?
    But isn't that cruel?

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    May I be serious for just one tiny moment?

    The ONLY kind way to kill a goldfish is to take it out of the tank and immediately hit it on the head. Putting it in the freezer or letting it dry out is cruel.

    Alternatively, turn the tank upside-down and then the fish will be the right way up.

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Quote Originally Posted by LMC
    May I be serious for just one tiny moment?

    The ONLY kind way to kill a goldfish is to take it out of the tank and immediately hit it on the head. Putting it in the freezer or letting it dry out is cruel.
    I agree with LMC. But one thing nobody appears to have thought of is Can't you take it to the vets?

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Quote Originally Posted by Missy D
    <snip > She phoned the vet and he said not to bring it there. So what should she do?

    Suggestions so far:- < snip >
    WB, short-term memory loss is a sign of senility... (I should know )

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Quote Originally Posted by dee
    This is a serious matter, i really don't know what to do with him/her i have had them for years and now all it does it sit under the pump. Here is a pic of him/her, any help would be appreciated.

    If you were serious you would ring say ring Maidenhead Acquatics etc (Nationwide outlet that could give advice)

    If you want advice via PM thats fine

    I guess because it a 'fish' people see it as fun, wonder how people would react if it was a cat you had had for 15yrs?

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Quote Originally Posted by LMC
    WB, short-term memory loss is a sign of senility... (I should know )
    You think thats bad I woke up this morning and couldn't remember where I put something of major importance. Until I went to make coffee and then found said item in the fridge. It clearly shouldnt of been in the fridge.

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Quote Originally Posted by stewart38
    If you were serious you would ring say ring Maidenhead Acquatics etc (Nationwide outlet that could give advice)

    If you want advice via PM thats fine

    I guess because it a 'fish' people see it as fun, wonder how people would react if it was a cat you had had for 15yrs?
    I am serious and have called Maidenhead Acquatics etc and all they suggest is to end its days. I just dont have the heart to do it. I just wish wish the vets would take it and put it down in a kind way

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Quote Originally Posted by dee
    I am serious and have called Maidenhead Acquatics etc and all they suggest is to end its days. I just dont have the heart to do it. I just wish wish the vets would take it and put it down in a kind way
    gimme a couple of hours will come round with a hammer

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Quote Originally Posted by wittybird
    gimme a couple of hours will come round with a hammer

    You are such a cruel Beeeeech

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Quote Originally Posted by dee
    You are such a cruel Beeeeech
    It's the nicest way to do it

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Quote Originally Posted by wittybird
    It's the nicest way to do it
    Ok so next time you are poorly i will bring a hammer over and will tell the police it's just the nicest thing i could of done

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Quote Originally Posted by dee
    Ok so next time you are poorly i will bring a hammer over and will tell the police it's just the nicest thing i could of done
    Why wait? You know she is going to get ill one day.

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Quote Originally Posted by LMC
    The ONLY kind way to kill a goldfish is to take it out of the tank and immediately hit it on the head.

    Our 11 year old massive goldfish had to endure this in January.

    I watched him suffer for long enough and finally plucked up the nerve to take him out of the tank. He couldn't have fit down our loo - I wasn't going to take the chance of blocking that. Unfortunately I hadn't clicked that they can still breathe out of water and I really didn't know what to do. Luckily my dad came to the rescue and did the above.

    My advice is to find a fisherperson who is used to doing this sort of thing if you can't bring yourself to do it yourself. Wittybird sounds brave enough, but does she have the bottle?

    Good luck girls - mind you - I've got to say that your fish looks healthier than mine did! Have you tried any of the tonics that aquariasts (if that's what their called) sell?

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Quote Originally Posted by Piglet

    My advice is to find a fisherperson who is used to doing this sort of thing if you can't bring yourself to do it yourself. Wittybird sounds brave enough, but does she have the bottle?

    Good luck girls - mind you - I've got to say that your fish looks healthier than mine did! Have you tried any of the tonics that aquariasts (if that's what their called) sell?
    Funny you should say that but i have a fisherman coming over for christmas dinner but im not having that sort of behavior on christmas day.

    The fish does have a big lump in his mouth which has got bigger over time, maybe it's a tumour who knows. I have tried alsorts of tonics etc in the water but none helped. He does still take food everyday so surely he can't be that ill, what worries me though is if he is not propped under the pump he floats straight to the top tail up and nose to the ground, does look rather odd i must say.

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    No I would leave your fish in peace for the next couple of days at least - he must have some energy left in him before he can manage to get himself under the filter. For that alone he deserves to be given a chance I would say, but then again the last thing I like to do is remove my fish from the tank - unless I'm putting them into a quarantine one.

    If he's eating as well, then it doesn't sound like he's too ill that he wants to give up.

    Lots of love and wishes for him Dee (and you too!)

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    Re: Goldfish Disposal

    Check Nitrites and Nitrates in the water (assume you have already)

    If he is eating dont kill it !

    If its an infection , you maybe able to treat it

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