API Melafix Antibacterial Water Treatment
by API
Learn moreDescription:
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. MELAFIX fish remedy also promotes regrowth of damaged fins and tissue.
Product may be used when adding fish to an aquarium – particularly to smooth the transition from store to home – and if an infection is suspected, but not yet diagnosed. Some fish bought in pet stores are already carrying diseases at the time of purchase, which may be difficult to detect in its early stages.
API MELAFIX fish remedy will not adversely affect the biological filter, alter the pH, or discolour water.
Key Benefits:
- An all-natural, antibacterial remedy for the treatment of fish diseases such as fin & tail rot, eye cloud, popeye, body slime, and mouth fungus
- Patented formula uses the healing power of Melaleuca, a variety of Tea Tree.
- Rapidly Repairs damaged fins.
- Heals open wounds.
- Safe for sensitive fish and live plants.
- For the treatment of bacterial infections in fresh and saltwater fish.
- 118ml treats up to 1,893L
Directions:
Use the API Dosing Cap on Bottle. Shake Well. Remove activated carbon, if possible
Dosage:
5ml per 37.8L
For disease or wound treatment: Dose daily for 7 days.
After 7 days complete a 25% water change. Continue treatment if necessary.
For adding new fish: Dose daily for 3 days
API MELAFIX fish remedy can be used safely with all other API fish remedies and products, can be safely used with API PIMAFIX to provide the added benefit of quick tissue regeneration and wound healing.
Note: Foaming during use. it is normal to see some foaming when using API MELAFIX fish remedy, and it is not harmful as long as the proper doses were given. In terms of duration, the foaming of this product can last a variable amount of time depending on what is dissolved in the water. Water that contains a lot of dissolved organics or proteins can experience more foaming that lasts for long periods of time, but in general, if foaming lasts more than a week after discontinuing the treatment, we would recommend more frequent water changes and the addition of ACTIVATED CARBON or BIO-CHEM ZORB™ filtration media in order to eliminate any remaining fish remedy. Make sure that skimmers are turned off during treatment, as this would contribute to excessive foaming.
Active Ingredient:
Melaleuca/Tea tree extract
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