How to dispose of dead fish?

The law strictly prohibits you from disposing of the body of your animal in the toilet (article L. 226-3 of the Rural Code). There is no question of putting it in the trash, throwing it down the drain or abandoning it in a pond or river.

If you have a garden, you can bury your fish provided you respect strict rules (article 98 of standard departmental health regulations):

• Be the owner of the land;
• That it does not exceed a weight of 40 kg;
• Dig a hole 1 meter deep and at least 35 meters from the first homes and other water points (wells, springs, catchment or supply water works) ;
• Do not place the body in a plastic bag. It is permitted, however, to wrap it in a cloth or place it in a box (wooden or cardboard).
• Cover the body with lime.

If you do not have a garden or are unable to respect the conditions above, you can take the remains of your fish to your usual veterinarian for rendering, cremation or possibly burial in an animal cemetery.