Best way to Cull..

[Nigel]

Hi Guys,
With every Breeder, comes a time when he or she runs out of tank space. The only way to get by is to make sure that the tanks are utilized at a 100%. In times like this, culling is necessary. What method of culling is recommended. The poll gives some options that I have come across people using. I prefer a more humane way of doing it. Can you let me know your preferences and describe the method you use.
Thanks/Nigel

[roger]

I live on a small lake that has spotted gar (upto 3ft) and large mouth bass in it. I like having a "natural" tank with one or two of those in it.

My fish are just now getting to the breeding stage eggs and finally wrigglers (got eaten in community tank). I have a little time to go before I have to go out and catch my cull disposal system.

Peace,
Roger

[fcdiscus]

Scissors- Very quick and painless- just behind the head! Frank

[ronrca]

:o :o :o :o

Frank! No! Yuck! :o :P

I submerge into boiling water! :-\

[lkleung007]

Just as I suspected; there is just no good way to cull :-[

Never had to do this, but I heard that freezing is the most humane way...don't really know.

Regards, Lester

[fcdiscus]

Yes, For larger fish, Freezing. But sorry, the guillotine is the fasted and most humane way! Sounds terrible, but..... Frank

[jklnbrg]

Yes, For larger fish, Freezing. But sorry, the guillotine is the fasted and most humane way! Sounds terrible, but..... Frank

Frank,
I thought we were going to experment with my new outdoor pond I'm building. Culls = Fish that can get eaten by skunks, birds, racoons, the nieghbor's cat, etc without losing a valuable fish ;D

[fcdiscus]

Yes John- That is my next batch. The current bunch - well, sorry, but to late! ;) Frank