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API MelaFix for Aquariums, 4 oz.

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API MelaFix for Aquariums, 4 oz.

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Antibacterial remedy for the treatment of aquarium fish diseases. Rapidly repairs damaged fins and open wounds. Use when introducing new fish to the aquarium. For fresh and saltwater aquariums.

  • - Use when introducing new fish to the aquarium
  • - For fresh and saltwater aquariums
  • - Available in 4 and 8 oz. bottles
  • - Made in the USA
  • - API MelaFix for Aquariums

This product can expose you to chemicals including beta-Myrcene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Specifications

SKU727849
Primary BrandAPI
Days to ShipShips Next Business Day

Item Dimensions

Volume4 FZ

Directions: Shake well before each use. For best results, remove activated carbon during treatment. As a Disease or Wound Treatment: Add one teaspoon for every ten gallons of aquarium water. Repeat dose daily for seven days. After seven days, make a 25% water change. Treatment can be continued as necessary. When Adding New Fish to the Aquarium or When Netting and Handling Fish: Add one teaspoon for every ten gallons of aquarium water. Repeat dose daily for three days. Keep out of the reach of children. For aquarium use only. Not for human consumption or for the treatment of fish intended for human consumption.

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Don't waist your money

rstampa

6 years ago
I've been using this produce in conjunction with Primafix for the past 3 weeks. The mouth fungus on my fish have gotten worse. Not better. Both remedies are just tea oils. Just wasted my money for nothing. For that cost I could replaced the infected fish with new ones.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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In combination with Pimafix

spoodyjood

7 years ago
My super large Cardinal Tetras started getting fuzzy spots all over their bodies when our California temperatures soared for days on end in August. I don't have a super air conditioned house, so we were all suffering. I ordered Pimafix and Melafix from Drs. Foster Smith and it arrived quickly. I treated my tank with both magic potions simultaneously and my Tetras have all lost their fuzz and survived their adverse circumstance. Would totally recommend.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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good product

Lurso

7 years ago
I use this product once a week, and my fish are doing very well.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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API products are trustworthy

Dragonmystress

7 years ago
I bought this to have on hand in case of infection. I've used it before and it worked wonders. I trust API products. Bonus. .....it's way cheaper here for the 16oz size compared to our big box store for a much smaller size.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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An awesome product!

AmoAndTheZoo

8 years ago
Melafix has come to the rescue many times for my fish. I've had fish with wounds that ulcerated from fighting, torn fins, or damage from fish that crash into things when startled (silver dollars and bala sharks). I've used it on both tropical fish and goldfish. Whether it's a little scrape or a big gaping wound it takes care of it. There were many times I thought a fish would end up with an ugly scar but the Melafix helped it heal perfectly. I think it's a great product.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Best I have found for bacterial infections.

BWR316

9 years ago
Best there is for infections due to wounds and scuffs.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Very good

rachelloveomg

9 years ago
follow the directions works well and cleans up fin rot really good. Smells nice too. Works with goldfish

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Great Product

sjmccray

9 years ago
Does exactly what is says. Now my fish are all happy and healthy!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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8 years ago

fin rot

  1. 8 years ago
    Thank you for your question. The API MELAFIX provides a safe and all-natural way to treat bacterial infections, open red sores, fin and tail rot, open body wounds, eye cloud, pop eye, body slime & mouth fungus. Infected fish can be bathed in a salt solution (make sure your species of fish can tolerate this) or given topical treatment of the affected area with Gentian Violet. Treatment tanks with appropriate antibiotics are sometimes also used. Correcting water problems and removing fighting fish are also necessary to prevent reoccurrence.



8 years ago

Marine Ich in a tank with inverts

  1. 8 years ago
    Thank you for your question. This product is safe for use in any aquarium and will not harm any inhabitants.



11 years ago

what to use for high alkaline in tap water in fish tank?

  1. 10 years ago
    Use API Stress Coat.



13 years ago

Can melafix be used on betta fish?

  1. 10 years ago
    Yes.



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