Things You'll Need
- Small jar
- Drop of clove oil
- Measuring cup or mixing bowl
- Clear grain alcohol like vodka
Instructions
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Pour water from the fish's tank or bowl into a container such as a measuring cup or mixing bowl.
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Drop the fish into the container.
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Spoon some tank water into a small bottle or baby food jar.
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Place a drop of clove oil in the bottle. Shake until it's mixed.
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Empty about half of the clove mixture into the container holding the fish.
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Wait for 10 minutes. The fish should be sleeping on the bottom. If it's still moving around, add more of the clove mixture.
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Add clear grain alcohol, like vodka, to the container when you're sure the fish is asleep. Use about a 4-to-1 ratio. For example, if the container has 10 oz. of tank water, add 2.5 oz. of alcohol.
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Check the fish after 20 minutes for gill movement. If there's no movement for 1 full minute, it's gone to fish heaven.
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