What can I do with unwanted pond fish UK?

What can I do with unwanted pond fish UK?

You can relocate the fish, find aquariums for them, or otherwise get rid of the fish. After this is figured out, you should slice the lining of the pond and begin tearing it out. If you have some type of dumpster nearby, then you can transport the pond in pieces to the dumpster.

Will local pet stores buy fish from you?

No Petsmart will not buy your unwanted fish. If you’re a local breeder looking to sell your stock, you’d have much better luck selling online or to a local fish store. Usually you can call ahead to privately owned aquarium stores and discuss with them their requirements for doing so.

Do the Rspca rehome fish?

The RSPCA refer fish enquiries to us – but they are funded and we are not. We freely* rehome all **fishes, both tropical and coldwater species ( and rarely marine species ) from home tanks, pools and ponds .

Do Maidenhead Aquatics take unwanted fish?

As a rough guideline, we are unable to accept pond fish, goldfish or livebearers due to the potential health issues associated with these species. The welfare and health of our stock is paramount and if we do not have the space or the ability to safely re-home a particular fish, then we unfortunately cannot do so.

How do I get rid of all the fish in my pond?

The first is to remove unwanted fish species from ponds before restocking fry or fingerlings. Most of the unwanted fish can be removed by draining, siphoning or pumping the pond dry. Then pools left in the pond basin can be treated with rotenone to eradicate any remaining fish.

How do you get rid of koi ponds?

You want free-draining fill, not fine sand, silty, or clayey fill. If concrete will likely take a jackhammer for the holes – or just cut holes in the liner if plastic lined, or grab hold and pull and rip it up while someone else cuts away the edge of the buried liner with a utility knife.

What can I do with unwanted pet fish?

Several alternatives exist for getting rid of an unwanted fish. Individuals should consider returning it to a local pet shop for resale or trade, or giving it to another hobbyist including an aquarium in a professional office, museum, school, nursing home or to a public aquarium or zoological park.

How do you humanely euthanize a pet fish?

Freezing is a commonly used method for euthanizing warm water fish. To freeze your fish, freeze water in a small bag until it becomes slushy. Next, place your fish in the water and continue to freeze it.

What can I do with unwanted pond fish?

Get in contact with pond hobbyists or fish collectors in your area. This is also a great way of establishing communication with local experts. They can help lead you to other persons who could potentially benefit from your unwanted fish. These people may also have acquaintances in the garden or pet store industry.

Will pets at home take fish?

As a responsible pet retailer, we will NEVER allow any of our pets, including fish, to leave us and go into an unsuitable environment. Fish are intrinsically linked to their environment. Another important consideration when selling a pet fish is the size of the tank.

What do I do with unwanted fish?

Can I give my fish away?

Donate to a school, nursing home, or office. They cannot be given away, but they should never be dumped into local waterways or flushed. Sick fish that cannot be cured should be quickly and mercifully euthanized before being disposed of in a sealed plastic bag in the trash that goes to a sanitary landfill.