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

Product Information

Melafix comes with an anti-bacterial mixture that contains 1% Melaleuca while the anti-fungal Pimafix comes with a mixture that has 1% Pimenta Racemasa.

Lastly, it may be necessary to syphon your aquarium gravel to eliminate excess waste and uneaten food particles that have gotten buried. Even small amounts of waste can spike ammonia and nitrite levels in your tank, so syphoning is an important part of cleaning. A fish with dropsy has a hugely swollen belly that appears to drop down, hence the condition’s common name. Dropsy is also sometimes referred to as “bloat.” What Causes Dropsy? People claim to have had issues with other passive medication API products such as Melafix and Primafix on fish that contain a labyrinth organ to breathe with. 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.In an overcrowded tank, the competition for food is often fierce. Shy species might starve, while feistier fish will fight to get to the food first.

When treating for nitrate, a 5 mL/10 gal. dose of Pond AQUA ESSENTIAL, you should expect a large reduction of nitrate, ~ 40-60 ppm reduction in nitrate, based on the accuracy of your measurement of your pond volume. Yes, a low level of salt in the water, as is typically the case with freshwater aquariums, is not a problem with API ACCU-CLEAR water clarifier. However, API ACCU-CLEAR water clarifier does not act as a healing treatment for fish like aquarium salt. Its primary purpose is for aquarium cleanliness and clarity. Melafix, Primafix, and the combination thereof are perfectly fine for use with snails and shrimp and other crustaceans and mollusks in the tank. When treating for nitrite, a 5 mL/10 gal. dose of Pond AQUA ESSENTIAL, you should expect a 15-30 ppm reduction in nitrite, based on the accuracy of your measurement of your pond volume.Pimafix is an all-natural medicine for fish that is made from a special extract derived from the West Indian Palm trees. Most fish keepers prefer Pimafix as it doesn’t interfere with the color or pH of the water and is safe for plants and reefs. It may help treat conditions like:

Is API STRESS COAT™ water conditioner suitable for both freshwater and marine (saltwater) aquariums?

What is Melafix used for

Many disease symptoms will be clearly visible, such as white streaks, lesions, protruding eyes, and other unusual marks or spots on your fish. If you suspect your fish has a disease, it will fall under the categories of fungal, parasitic, or bacterial. One way to diagnose is by matching fish symptoms to the description of a wide range of API fish remedies, which include treatments specific to Ich disease, Betta fish, and various common symptoms (hole-in-the-head, eye cloud, fin & tail rot, etc.). You may see some foaming in the water on adding them to the aquarium, but rest assured that the formulations won’t alter the state of the water or affect the biological filtration system. Is Melafix And Pimafix Safe For Snails, Bettas, Beneficial Bacteria, Shrimps, And Plants? It’s crucial that you feed your fish a healthy diet comprised of fresh, high-quality food. Generally, most aquarium fish can be fed quality flake food, pellets, frozen meaty foods, freeze-dried protein, and live foods. You can also offer omnivorous and herbivorous fish healthy food, such as blanched veggies, including lettuce, zucchini, spinach, and the like. In Conclusion 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.

Once a dose is provided to the aquarium, it is recommended to wait for 24 to 48 hours between doses.No, phosphate buffers combine with essential trace elements, like iron, causing nutrient deficiencies. PROPER pH™ 6.5, 7.0, and 7.5 should not be used in aquariums where algal growth is desirable. When treating for nitrite, a 5 mL/10 gal. dose of AQUA ESSENTIAL, you should expect a 15-30 ppm reduction in nitrite. API ACCU-CLEAR water clarifier clears green or cloudy water in freshwater aquariums by clumping small particles together into larger pieces, so they can settle to the bottom of your aquarium to be siphoned out, or easily removed by the filter.