Need to dismantle a planted tank - FAST

[lilsd]

Not sure on the best section to post this. I am in the process of leaving an extremely volatile and violent living situation, and I have no idea what to do with my fish tank. It’s only a small tank, but heavily planted with lots of tiny nano fish, shrimp, snails, deep substrate, etc.

I’m fine with taking it as a total loss and giving everything away, but so far have not had any luck finding someone who wants it. And even though it’s small it would be nearly impossible to move as is. My two biggest concerns right now are being humane to the live animals in the tank, and the task of dismantling everything quickly, like over the course of a couple hours at most.

Has anyone ever done this before?

 

[Lcc86]

Sorry to hear about your situation OP. Worst case you can use a plastic tub as a temporary home, and keep the filter running so you don't lose your beneficial bacteria. Sending good wishes.

 

[lilsd]

Unfortunately I won’t be able to take the fish with me, even in a temporary container. They need to go somewhere or I need to humanely euthanized them, which I have never done before.

 

[gwand]

I hope you don’t have to euthanize but if you do clove oil is most humane method.

 

[Lcc86]

Really sorry OP, I agree with @gwand ,clove oil is the most humane way to euthanise your fish. I'm not sure about the shrimp or nails tbh, as grim as it sounds crushing them may be the quickest way.

 

[Back in the fold]

Is there a pet shop that will take the fish ?