when a fish dies...

kender42

ok, so I'm pretty sure toothbrush has kicked the bucket at this point. My question is this: when one of your fish dies do you flush it or bury it? I've buried fish in the past but I was curious if flushing is considered bad form.

Bottomfeeder

im very corny about it, i bury in the backyard under a big rock with its name (or if not named, its species) above it. but i cant stand the thought of a cat getting to it so i put them in ziplock bags. that will be an interesting find for someone someday haha

froglady

I usually put mine in a tiny box . and bury it and put flowers on the grave.

onekatietwo

In the past, mine have been flushed but now I might be a little more sentimental and I might try to bury them. Haha.

Anyway, here's a novel idea if you have the guts. Haha

mypinkturtle: CHRONICLES OF THE LIFE AND DEATH OF A GOLD FISH ...

NirV

When I was about 6, my first Plecostamus died, and I kept it on my windowsill for a week...

Most fish deaths get buried nowadays though. Especially the very few occasions truly great fish have succumbed. though any smaller ones that die do their part for the tank ecosystem and provide nutrient for the others :D

aunt kymmie

Luckily I've only had to bury a few. They get buried under my prized garden specimens. When the plants blooms I thank the fish for helping the plant.

Fishin Pole

Mine become fertilizer for my veggie garden........Even after they die, they can still give you a little something

aquakid

It's food for bigger fish unless it's diseased

adiumroot

I bury mine near plants in the garden. Like what aunt kymmie says, even in death, the fish can be able to help another living thing.

TonyMayer

Burial at sea (via toilet).


Tony