Become a credit card member today!API MelaFix for Aquariums, 4 oz.
Description
If you're looking for a natural remedy that can heal your aquatic pets' open wounds and abrasions, restore their damaged fin rays and tissue, treat their fin and tail rot, eye cloud, and mouth fungus, then you need to try the amazing Aquarium Pharmaceuticals MelaFix for Aquariums! It's a powerful antibacterial solution that won't mess with your aquarium's biological filter, pH level, or water color. You can use it safely in both fresh and saltwater tanks!
- - Great for introducing new fish to the aquarium
- - Safe for live plants and reef aquariums
- - Available in 4 oz. and 8 oz. bottles
- - Made with love in the USA
- - A trusted brand among aquarium enthusiasts worldwide!
- - Easy to use and effective even on the most stubborn infections!
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
This product can expose you to chemicals including beta-Myrcene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Specifications
| SKU | 727849 |
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| Primary Brand | API |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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| Volume | 4 FZ |
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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.
Description
If you're looking for a natural remedy that can heal your aquatic pets' open wounds and abrasions, restore their damaged fin rays and tissue, treat their fin and tail rot, eye cloud, and mouth fungus, then you need to try the amazing Aquarium Pharmaceuticals MelaFix for Aquariums! It's a powerful antibacterial solution that won't mess with your aquarium's biological filter, pH level, or water color. You can use it safely in both fresh and saltwater tanks!
- - Great for introducing new fish to the aquarium
- - Safe for live plants and reef aquariums
- - Available in 4 oz. and 8 oz. bottles
- - Made with love in the USA
- - A trusted brand among aquarium enthusiasts worldwide!
- - Easy to use and effective even on the most stubborn infections!
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
This product can expose you to chemicals including beta-Myrcene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Specifications
| SKU | 727849 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | API |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
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Customers praise this treatment for swift, visible results against fin rot, scale damage, and fungal infections, with many reporting improvements within days. Reviewers value its natural ingredients and reliability for both treatment and prevention, keeping it on hand as essential tank care. However, some report severe adverse reactions in sensitive species like bettas and goldfish, with a few describing fish deaths. A small number note minimal effect or only partial recovery. Overall, most customers consider it an effective first-line remedy despite concerns for certain species.
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Saved my Betta
KatMays379
15 years ago
A little while ago, I left my Betta with a friend for a few weeks while I moved ...
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Not sure if I trust this product
Jaycapz
13 years ago
In short, I purchased this product due to an issue with my clownfish. He was alr...
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I’ve cured my fish completely!
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helps your fish's health
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Great to have if you keep fish tanks
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Easy t use and helpfulfor aquarium care
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Read the instructions carefully
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Works great!
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It is very easy to apply
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perfect for the care and health of your fish
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Questions
if i buy this melafix for my south african cichlid how much do i have to usein a 10 gallon tank and how often would a 4oz bottlt work or do i have to get a bigger bottle and can i use it with the ciclid in the aquarium
- The dosing for API Melafix is 5 mL (half of a cap full) for each 10 gallons. A dose is given each day for 7 days, meaning you would go through 35mL for the full treatment regimen. There are 118mL within a 4oz bottle, meaning you would get 3 of the 7-day regimens out of the one bottle. This product is meant to be added to the water that the fish is living in, in order to treat the fish.
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I have a crayfish in a tank with some minnows I am going to treat the minnows with this. Do I need to take the crayfish out?
- No you should be fine with leaving the cray fish in the tank.
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Will this work for a axolotl? There is a chance I will getting 2 so 30-40gallon how much do I use
- Yes, this can be used with an axolotl. Please visit API's website for dosing assistance!
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I have an Oscar who has significant fin damage cause by another fish biting his fins. Will this help restore his fins? Are there any other products that I could use to help him??
- I’m not sure. I’ve only used it on fish with fin disease. I would try dosing the fish tank for a week & see if your Oscar shows signs of improvement. MELAFIX won”t hurt the fish.
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Does this help with ick/ich? And will it hurt Corydoras?
- No it doesn’t work in ick - u need something specific to treating ick...
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My betta has SBD ON AND OFF FOR 2 weeks now. I’ve tried literally everything. Fasting, soaking pellets,quality food, Epsom salt, peas.Water parameters/temp/lighting are perfect! No injuries or bloating at all. Doesn’t look constipated.will this help?
- Melafix is always great to add into the water to help your fish combat their illness.
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Will this product help for treating mycobacterium in my fish tank?
How much do you use for a one gallon tank?
- instructions say 5ML per 10 gallons - 1/2ML per gallon
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Can I keep my filter going while this is in the tank?
- Yes you need to leave your filter going , if you have activated carbon in your filter you need to take that out for best results
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How much of this product should I put? My betta lives in a fish bowl that’s less than a gallon.
- Based on what we put in a 75 gallon, I would recommend one ml
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