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Others report that it can be used in these specimens with no problem. This is confirmed by the manufacturers safety data sheet. He said they use a combination of these two medications on all their fish tanks as soon as they see any sign of trouble and it works with. Melafix is primarily antibacterial and ich is a parasite so the melafix will not kill it. Identify the symptoms to administrate the effective treatment.

Something i learned today is that melafix is can also be used to help calm fish and reduce stress. I have never seen any evidence of this and quite the opposite i have found it soothing to the fish with wounds see the university study link that disproves this common internet myth. The healing properties of tea tree extract has been known for centuries. Will not adversely affect the biological filter, alter the ph or discolor water.

University studies and extensive laboratory tests showed that melafix is an effective bacterial remedy for freshwater and marine fish. We recently brought a fish, and after a week we noticed white spots on his tail. Salt is a chemical, used as a medicine and is not something to be routinely added to any fresh water fish tank. This solution will help to treat fish disease and control a broad spectrum of illnesses in your pond.

Hi guys, i have searched everywhere online on some information on api medications melafix and pimafix but have found nothing. The change in fish led to a bit of fighting in my tank. Just come across this interesting scientific paper. We do like the fact that this is an allnatural treatment for bacterial problems in fish. I had 2 silver dollars that had fin rot for over 2 months and were getting to the point where i was thinking of putting them out of pain. Laboratory studies proved that melafix is safe for even the most delicate fish species, including tetras, discus fry and scaleless fish like clown loaches. Ive to admit their findings are inconsistent with my field experience. Melafix has been implicated by some as responsible for deaths in labrynthine fish including gourami and betta. Save 15% when you receive 5 or more products in one month to one address with autodeliveries.

Api melafix fish bacterial infection treatment fish disease. Fish diseases that may be treated in accordance with this include bacterial fish diseases, such as fin and tail rot, mouth fungus sometimes caused by the bacterium flavobacterium columnaris. I just wanted to let anyone that is having problems with fish under stress, fin rot, damaged fins or parasites that melafix is the way to go. Aug 11, 2007 stop all that medicating melafix does not work for anything and is a total waste of money. What this website and forum have become in my opinion is a place for circular reasoning with no fresh input and while their forum might be polite, constructive criticism is never made within these forum posts when misinformation is spread. You can make your own distilled water or buy it cheaply. The last three fish that died were so immobilized by the sickness that i decided to put them out of their misery. Api melafix freshwater fish bacterial infection remedy 473 ml. As far as melafix and pimafix go, no medicine is going to help you if your water is not toxin free so that is the first thing you need to resolve if it isnt. The difference between the marine and freshwater version, i believe, is that the fw uses 1% melaleuca oil and the marine version uses 1. Anyways, plants remained healthy while fished recovered. Antibacterial remedy for the treatment of aquarium fish diseases. It says it can be added as a prophylactic measure, but it is pretty pricey to add if you dont need it. Pimenta extract is effective for a broad range of mild bacterial and fungal diseases that typically afflict fish and other aquatic animals.

If you have carbon in your filter, this should be removed before using melafix. Will not adversely affect the biological filter, alter the ph, or discolour the water. Pond care products api fish medication my pet warehouse. This melafix treatment has powerful antibacterial properties that treat the wound and promote rapid tissue healing. Just go to your local aquarium and fish shop and ask for their best medication for fin rot. Aquarium pharmaceuticals melafix marine medications buy. Api melafix fish medication arizona aquatic gardens.

However, melafix can help keep fish from getting secondary infections as result of the parasite so it can still be beneficial to fish who suffer from ich. Sep 24, 2008 they now offer melafix marine which can be used with corals to control bacterial infections, reverse coral degradation and remove parasitic flatworms. As a fish owner, its a good idea to always keep a supply of important vet care products for your pet. Melafix is an allnatural medication that is an effective antibacterial remedy for pond fish. Sep 18, 2008 melafix has been implicated by some as responsible for deaths in labrynthine fish including gourami and betta. Will not adversely affect the biological filter, alter the ph, or discolor water. Contains one api melafix freshwater fish bacterial infection remedy, 473 ml bottle heals bacterial infections and repairs damaged fins, ulcers and open wounds contains natural, botanical tea tree extract to quickly and rapidly help fish. The active ingredient in melafix is tea tree oil, a terpene compound made naturally by the australian tea tree melaleuca alternifolia. May 23, 2008 weekly water changes of 25%30% would probably cure your problems, and at the very least in the future they would be good preventative medicine.

Does melafix and pimafix work against fish skin flukes. Bettafix uses same active ingredient but is more dilute and therefore safer than label usage for melafix. Melafix smoothes the transition from store to home by reducing the risk of your fish developing a disease. I decided to do a melafix treatment because the fins on my fish had gotten a bit tattered. Not being full of chemicals is something that both we and our fish greatly appreciate.

Common bacterial infections are open wounds and abrasions, tail rot, eye cloud, and mouth fungus. Api melafix freshwater fish bacterial infection remedy is an allnatural antibacterial treatment that heals open wounds, treats bacterial infections and promotes regrowth of damaged fins and tissue, usually within a week. Is melafix safe with invertebrates such as snails and shrimps. Melafix has been tested and found to be safe in reef aquariums containing invertebrates, such as live corals and anemones. Api aquarium treatment supplies are designed to work in conjunction with each other to provide best results to control algae, promote healthy bacterial growth. The api melafix fish medication is the ideal remedy to treat open wounds and abrasions. Treat bacterial infections in your fish and reduce the risk of spreading illness to other fish with api melafix freshwater fish bacterial infection remedy. I bought two of these bottles after being instructed by a helpful guy at my world of fish store. Melafix treatment antibacterial for fish the pond guy.

Stop all that medicating melafix does not work for anything and is a total waste of money. I always make a diagnosis of trematodes even when theyve treated with pimafix, melafix, or both. You mix all that stuff and you will definatly kill your fish. Melafix is a all natural treatment for fish intended to protect against and treat a variety of bacterial infections which fish may suffer from. They now offer melafix marine which can be used with corals to control bacterial infections, reverse coral degradation and remove parasitic flatworms. Melafix is perfectly safe, and is the best for patching up holes. Bacterial infections have challenged fish health professionals and hobbyists alike. Api melafix is an allnatural antibacterial treatment that works to treat infections in fish. Since there are soooo many meds out there it is impossible for us to list and keep up with new ones and every one. Healing and tissue regeneration in koi and goldfish can usually be seen in the first.

Best of all, this medicine does not affect the filter, or turn the water into a different color. There is so much wrong with their scientific method, that i will not address it and rather refer to another website. However, we recommend turning off protein skimmers and uv sterilisers when using it. Melafix is a treatment for external bacterial infections in fish, such as fin rot or open wounds. I trust api when they say that melafix is safe for labyrinth fishes.

I however dont use melafix for 7 days probably 34 days then a wc. We gave him some white spot treatment and did a 25% water change, and after a few days there was still no improvment. As he is now lying on the bottom of the tank all the time we visited local pet store who advised us to use melafix instead. When adding new fish to the pond, or when netting and handling fish. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent the principal chemical is terpinen4ol and is under investigation for human antiseptic use in the hospital environment. Heals open wounds and abrasions, treats fin and tail rot, eye cloud, mouth fungus and promotes regrowth of damaged fin rays and tissue. Api melafix freshwater fish bacterial infection remedy 473.

Melafix is more of a fixer upper for when tissue has been damaged by disease or agression from other fish. Promotes rapid growth of damaged tissue and fins in just a few. The truth is, the hobbyist is guessing about what happened. What you have are somewhat like fish fleas, little parasites that burrow into the slime coat of the fish. The times i find challenging where treatment worked to remove most ectoparasites is when clients have used formalinbased chemicals, organophosphates, or. I see a lot of people on the forum using melafix and since it is one of the biggest rip offs in the trade however good it might be i though i would make a post about how to make your own melafix.

Fish in the wild dont deal with water quality issues, and though some can handle it better in the tank than others, it doesnt mean thats how the fish should live. Use daily during 4 days when symptoms of bacterial diseases appear. Melafix general aquarium plants discussions aquatic. Use of melafix and pimafix with discus i know this post is a year old but i figured i would post so others might get some information on it rather than dismiss it. If you see something like this on a new fish that you purchased then melafix is a good choice. Melafix and pimafix from api are natural fish medications designed especially to treat internal and external bacterial infections and to promote the regrowth of damaged tissue.

Weekly water changes of 25%30% would probably cure your problems, and at the very least in the future they would be good preventative medicine. Melafix is basically just tea tree oil extract, distilled water and a emulsifier to bind the oil and water, its more of a herbal remedy than an actual medication and used on its own it does very little to treat diseases that have already taken hold, what it is good for is preventing secondary bacterial infections in already damagedweakened fish as tea tree oil is a natural anti bacterial agent. Api melafix fish remedy for bacterial infection in freshwater aquarium 4ounce bottle. Melafix is an antibacterial remedy for the treatment of koi and goldfish disease. Api melafix fish remedy is an allnatural antibacterial treatment that works to treat infections in fish. Api melafix treats aquarium bacterial infection, 11 g. Api melafix fish remedy for bacterial infection in.

While youre using melafix make sure to keep the water as clean as possible to avoid fin rot. If you really want to use melafix, id recommend a bath daily. One of the eheims is full of seachem matrix, the other has course pads. Order this melafix antibacterial treatment online at the pond guy today. Aquarium pharmaceuticals melafix marine 16 oz product code. It sounds like your fish may be suffering from poor water quality, ie a build up of ammonia caused by fish waste and excess food rotting in the tank. Melafix is like fishy dettol, great for cuts and scrapes, no good for full blown diseases. What are your current levels for ammonia, nitrites and nitrates.

Will melafix work in both freshwater and marine saltwater. Disease is often difficult to detect, particularly in its early stages. Api melafix antibacterial remedy is an allnatural medication derived from the leaves of melaleuca, the scientific name for the tea tree. I didnt think it was a miracle cure but put some melapima into a. First my opinion based on my experience, then in more factual. Contains one 1 api furan2 fish powder medication 10count box. The filtration is two eheim 2217 classics i also run on tetra tec ap 100. Tea tree oil is available online and in any health store, alternative medicine stores, walmart.

Melafix by pondcare kloubec koi farm koi fish for sale. Jun 22, 2007 melafix is a great anti bacterial medication that is really good at curing eye cloud, fin damage and body wounds. After i went to the pet store and was recommended to buy and treat with melafix and pimafix all those symptoms went away from the last fish that had the sickness. Melafix a proprietary name is an allnatural aquarium antibiotic consisting of an essential oil from a tree in the melaleuca genus. First of all, please take a look at the ingredients in your medication. Melafix dangers this is the thread in fishlore including the newer socalled updated thread that really leaves me questioning fishlore and the accuracy of the information they put forth. Remember that just like humans, fish may respond better to.

May 28, 2007 unless your fish are acting in an unusual manner, i would not worry too much. Can you use both aquarium salt and melafix together in. To treat these fish and reduce the risk of contaminating other fish use melafix, an all natural treatment. Promotes rapid growth of damaged tissue and fins in just a few days. Unless your fish are acting in an unusual manner, i would not worry too much. Melafix rapidly repairs damaged fins, heals open wounds, stops mouth fungus, and treats tail and fin rot. Oct, 2008 melafix is primarily antibacterial and ich is a parasite so the melafix will not kill it. Then they post melafix killed my fish and everyone repeats that like it is truth. Contrary to popular opinion it is not made from the common tea tree, melaleuca alternifolia, but from melaleuca leucadendra, also known as the cajeput tree. Messing with the water chemistry is always a bad idea. It will not adversely affect the biological filter.

Its primary ingredient is tea tree oil strong antiseptic. You should not be treating your new fish for any kind of disease or parasite anyway, if they are not afflicted with either. Treats a wide variety of bacterial fish infections. Yet another case of products that are totally useless being peddled to uninformedunsuspecting people for a profit simply because they are all natural unlike all those nasty but proven effective chemical treatments. Yes, melafix is completely safe with invertebrates such as snails and shrimps. It can save a lot of money if you want to treat a large aquarium. It is the owners responsibility to check the packet for ingredients and expiry date. Product may be used when adding fish to an aquarium particularly to smooth the. As well, this highly effective medication can treat fin and tail rot. A suitable product for use in all fresh and saltwater aquariums, helping to. I ran carbon in the tank and performed large water changes after treatment to help get rid of the residual medication. I didnt think it was a miracle cure but put some melapima into a tank because one of the fish had some scrapes. Yes, melafix will work in both freshwater and marine saltwater.

Melafix is an allnatural medication derived from the leaves of melaleuca, the scientific name for the tea tree. Hey guys, two fridays ago i picked up a large moba frontosa for my tank. Use melafix and pimafix together for an unbeatable onetwo punch. The fish vets formulary book fish vetting medicines quick reference to nearly 300 drugs used for fishes. Api melafix also promotes regrowth of damaged fins and tissue. Melafix is 99% distilled water and 1 % tea tree oil meluca oil. Just fill an appropriate sized plastic bag with water, add a decent dose of melafix, and put the fish in for a few minutes, then return to the tank. Aquarium medications part 4 organic aquarium treatments. Normally use the medications as prescribed by the company.