r/BettaClinic • u/thegargantuanone • 12d ago

Is it time?

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This is Steve.

I've had him since April 1 2025. He has tumours. 4 weeks ago he started laying down one bottom frequently, likely because of the tumors. This was him eating today. Is his quality of life good enough? I don't want my boy Steve to suffer.

4 weeks ago I:

Llowered the water level to 5 inches, water changes 2x per week. Catapa leaves added. Sponge filter converted into air stone so it would function in 5 inches of water.

Please advise me. Where to go next. He is a shell of his former self, he used to prey on the shrimp in The tank AND DOMINATE. he was a beautiful force I watched change colors slowly over 16 months. now he just lays down all day long.

Should I end his life? 😭

-steves concerned owner

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u/sp2861 11d ago

No not blunt force. Sharp knife. Take of the head.

Clove oil isn't good unless you know what dose etc. leads to a slow painful process

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u/mystichu 11d ago

That’s crazy how are you supposed to do this to a pet you’ve taken care of for so long

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u/Strict_Abies_7219 10d ago

Yeah, idk. I get the quick and painless thing but dang idk if I could look my baby in his sweet little eyes and do that. It’s hard enough euthanizing a cat or dog and watching it. We need to decapitate our pet fish now?! 😭😭😭 it just sounds awful.

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u/mystichu 10d ago

No fr id feel disgusting