5 replies to this topic

[DaveW]

Due to the coronavirus, I will scarcely be able to access my classroom where I have several tanks of natives, for a matter of weeks. As it would be difficult to move them all home, I may opt to euthanize and preserve at least some of these darters etc.

 

What is the best and most humane way to kill these little guys?

 

And...know anyone in or near Boise, Idaho that might want some of them?

[Matt DeLaVega]

I think freezing them in water is pretty ok. They should go dormant and sleep.

[DaveW]

Thanks, Matt.

 

I've avoided this after all--moved everybody to my house.

[PBK]

Have them watch the news…..

[Chasmodes]

Cruelty!  

[cornandcrawlers]

supposedly clove oil, the little bottles you can buy wherever they sell essential oils, puts them to sleep. I have not tried it myself though.