API Aquarium Antibacterial Remedy, Blue, 237 ml (Pack of 1)

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One of the main problems with diagnosing and treating dropsy in fish is that the signs and symptoms are so varied, and many share characteristics with other common diseases. API MELAFIX fish remedy will treat your fish’s symptoms in freshwater and saltwater aquariums. If you are treating fish in a marine or saltwater aquarium, dose with API MARINE MELAFIX fish remedy. Dropsy is not actually a disease but rather a group of symptoms usually caused by bacterial infection.

Both Melafix and Pimafix, when used in the proper doses, are considered safe for use in aquariums with snails, bettas, shrimps, plants, and beneficial bacteria. However, they contain certain chemicals that aren’t safe for humans. So, don’t use them to treat fish meant for human consumption. Can Melafix And Pimafix Be Used Together? API STRESS COAT water conditioner is a tap water conditioner that eliminates harmful chemicals, and uses the added benefit of soothing Aloe Vera to reduce fish stress and promote healing of wounds and damaged tissue. The water quality in an overcrowded tank is usually poor simply because the filter system is overloaded and cannot cope with the amount of fish waste in the aquarium. Interestingly, the recommended dosage for both Pimafix and Melafix is the same- adding 5ml of the liquid to every 10-gallon of water for at least seven consecutive days. Once this period is over, change 25% of the water and continue with the same dose for another week or two if required. While it may be useful for healing physical abrasions, open wounds, and triggering re-growth of tissues and fin rays damaged by bacterial infections [1, 2], it may as well prevent bacterial diseases from spreading through and contaminating other fishes in an aquarium [1]. However, there are some conflicting opinions regarding its efficacy against bacterial and fungal infections [8]. Can it be used for treating ichAPI NITRA-ZORB filtration media should not fully replace other media; it is for temporary use only. To see how you can calculate the dosages for both treatments, you can take a look at this article for Melafix as well as this post for Pimafix. What should API ACTIVATED FILTER CARBON be placed in to use properly in a filter (i.e. are there empty filter bags that would be appropriate for this product?) API® PIMAFIX fish remedy is an all-natural, antifungal remedy for fish fungal infections, with a formula derived from the West Indian Bay Tree – a proven natural antifungal. API PIMAFIX fish remedy rapidly treats cottony growth, mouth, body fungus, and the reddening of the fins and body, in addition to both internal and external bacterial infections.API PIMAFIX fish remedy will not adversely affect the biological filter, alter pH, or discolor water, and has been formulated to use in conjunction with MELAFIX™ fish remedy to enhance effectiveness against fish diseases.

General hardness is the measure of calcium and magnesium ion concentrations dissolved in water. These minerals are present in municipal, well, and bottled spring water. The level of general hardness in tap and bottled water depends on the source of the water and the treatment processes it has undergone. Hard water is high in calcium and magnesium, while soft water is low in these minerals. We recommend cleaning your tank every two weeks to keep conditions ideal, and testing your water weekly to ensure that parameters remain at safe levels for your fish. When cleaning your tank, it is standard to perform a 25% water change by scooping out the top layer of your aquarium water and replacing it with (conditioned) tap water. To clarify: the new water should be treated with a dechlorinator like API STRESS COAT™ water conditioner before being added to your tank. In addition, ensure that you scrape the walls of your tank with an algae scraper (for either glass or acrylic aquariums) as needed to stay ahead of algae growth so it doesn't overrun your aquarium!You can use API SALTWATER MASTER TEST KIT to test parameters in an aquarium with reefs; however, for best results, it is recommended that you use API REEF MASTER TEST KIT. When you add new fishes to an aquarium, give the prescribed dosage regularly for 3 days [1]. For open wounds and bacterial diseases in fishes, you may be advised to continue putting it to your aquarium daily, for 7 days (or longer if the condition persists) [1, 3]. Perform a 25% water change after 7 days [1].