How to get rid of fish...

[noclueman]

I have a Chineese Algae eater that I need to get rid of. I tried calling the local fish store and they said they wont take him.

Is it a stupid idea to free him into a freshwater lake nearby?

What are some common options?

Thanks,
noclueman

 

[Wyld-Fyre]

Find out someone in the TFF who lives near to you, and who'd like to have the CAE.

 

[Kitt_81]

Find out someone in the TFF who lives near to you, and who'd like to have the CAE.

That's a pretty good idea

Its not really sensible or fair to release it into a wild albiet natural enviroment when its been in an aquarium. Chances of survival are pretty slim bit like trying to release captive bred animals back into the wild its a long and delicate process.

 

[Guppylover]

There should be some other lfs near you that will take in your CAE... all the ones I have around me love to take in fishes
Or your could go with the idea kribsinvcrib had!

 

[noclueman]

I'm thinking the guy I talked to on the phone today didn't know what he was talking about. Because I remember when I bought the fish they said they would take it back if it ever got too big.

I'll call them again tomorrow and ask again.