What did API Melafix do to my pimafix?
I started using Melafix (Bacterial infection treatment) and it fixed her tail fin, but she still seemed sick. About 3 days after using Melafix, she was getting worse, and still hiding. So I used my net to bring her out of hiding to get a better look at her body.
What does the back of the Melafix bottle say?
Melafix is typically sold as a general anti-biotic [medication] and advertised as basically a cure all. The back of the bottle (or box) states it’s used to cure or treat “open red sores, fin and tail rot, eye cloud, pop eye, body slime and mouth fungus, open body wounds”.
What kind of infections can Melafix be used for?
Melafix is an all-natural antibacterial treatment, prepared from certain tea tree species, effective against various gram positive and gram negative bacterial infections. It is generally given to freshwater or saltwater aquarium fishes to help treat conditions like fin rot, tail rot, mouth fungus (cottonmouth), eye cloud, and pop-eye.
Is it safe to take Melafix alone for Ich?
However, there are some conflicting opinions regarding its efficacy against bacterial and fungal infections [8]. Melafix alone does not treat ich (also called ick or white spot disease) in freshwater aquarium fishes. But, a combination of Melafix, Pimafix, and aquarium salt may be beneficial [3].
Can you use API pimafix and Melafix together?
API MELAFIX fish remedy is completely safe with invertebrates such as snails and shrimps, and will not harm the biological filter or aquarium plants. Can I use API MELAFIX™ fish remedy and API PIMAFIX™ fish remedy together? Yes, this combination is in fact recommended if treating stubborn infections. Use each fish remedy at the recommended dose.
Can you use API Melafix with Popeye fungus?
API MELAFIX fish remedy heals bacterial infections such as fin & tail rot, eye cloud, popeye, body slime, and mouth fungus. As a general note, all API fish remedies can be used in conjunction with each other safely, as long as you are able to follow the directions for both during treatment.
How can I tell if my fish has Melafix?
If you are treating fish in a marine or saltwater aquarium, dose with API MARINE MELAFIX fish remedy. How do I diagnose disease in my fish? Many disease symptoms will be clearly visible, such as white streaks, lesions, protruding eyes, and other unusual marks or spots on your fish.
What kind of infections can you treat with Melafix?
API® MELAFIX fish remedy is an all-natural antibacterial treatment that works to treat infections in fish. Common bacterial infections are open wounds and abrasions, tail rot, eye cloud, and mouth fungus.
