API Pond Melafix for Bacterial Infections in Fish

Shake well. For best results, remove activated carbon during treatment.

As a disease or wound treatment: Add 1 tsp for every 50 U.S. gallons of pond water. Repeat application daily for 7 days. After 7 days, make a 25% water change. Treatment may be continued, if necessary. Double this dose when treating advanced or chronic infection.

As a preventative when introducing new fish to the pond: Dose daily for 3 days.

Is API MELAFIX recommended for freshwater tanks?

API MELAFIX 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.

How do I diagnose disease in my fish?

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 medications, which include treatments specific to Ich disease, Betta fish, and various common symptoms (hole-in-the-head, eye cloud, fin & tail rot, etc.)

What’s the difference between API MELAFIX and API BETTAFIX?

API MELAFIX is safe for delicate fish species, all marine fish, and reef aquariums, while Bettafix is specifically formulated for Betta fish.

Does API MELAFIX work for fin rot and Ich if my fish is fighting both?

API MELAFIX heals bacterial infections such as fin & tail rot, eye cloud, popeye, body slime, and mouth fungus. As a general note, all API medications can be used in conjunction with each other safely, as long as you are able to follow the directions for both during treatment. We would not recommend using more than two medications at a time unless you are certain of the diagnosis of multiple ailments, so that you can tell which medications are working or not working while troubleshooting a stubborn symptom or disease.

After treating for several days, my water turned very foamy, and hasn’t gotten any less foamy over the past three days. Is this normal?

It is normal to see some foaming when using API MELAFIX, 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 in order to eliminate any remaining medication. Make sure that skimmers are turned off during treatment, as this would contribute to excessive foaming. It may be prudent to turn the skimmer pump flow down when it is restarted after treatment, to account for medication residues until they clear from the system.

What does API MELAFIX do?

API MELAFIX is a treatment for external bacterial infections in fish, such as fin rot or open wounds.

Is API MELAFIX safe with invertebrates such as snails and shrimps? Will it harm the biological filter or aquarium plants?

API MELAFIX is completely safe with invertebrates such as snails and shrimps, and will not harm the biological filter or aquarium plants.

Will API MELAFIX work in both freshwater and marine aquariums?

Yes, API MELAFIX will work in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. However, we recommend turning off protein skimmers and UV sterilizers when using it. If you have carbon in your filter, this should be removed before using Melafix.

I saw foaming in my aquarium after using API MELAFIX. Is this normal or harmful?

It is normal to see some foaming when using API MELAFIX in your aquarium. It is not harmful to your tank.

Can I use API MELAFIX and API PIMAFIX together?

Yes, this combination is in fact recommended if treating stubborn infections. Use each medication at the recommended dose. There is no need to reduce the dose when using both of them.

Can I use API MELAFIX with any other API medications or products?

API MELAFIX can be used safely with all other API medications and products.

What does API POND MELAFIX do?

API POND MELAFIX is a treatment for external bacterial infections in fish, such as fin rot or open wounds.

Is API POND MELAFIX safe with invertebrates such as snails and shrimp? Will it harm the biological filter or pond plants?

Yes, API POND MELAFIX is completely safe with invertebrates such as snails and shrimps. It will not harm the natural aquarium cycle or plants.

Will API MELAFIX work in both freshwater and marine aquariums?

Yes, API MELAFIX will work in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. However, we recommend turning off protein skimmers and UV sterilizers when using it. If you have carbon in your filter, this should be removed before using API MELAFIX.

I noticed foaming in my aquarium after using API MELAFIX. Is this normal or harmful?

It is normal to see some foaming when using API MELAFIX in your aquarium. It is not harmful to your tank.

Can I use API MELAFIX and API PIMAFIX together?

Yes, this combination is in fact recommended if treating stubborn infections. Use each medication at the recommended dose. There is no need to reduce the dose when using both of them.

Can I use API MELAFIX with any other API medications or products?

API MELAFIX can be used safely with all other API medications and products.

Should I remove my filtration media before dosing with this product?

Products that are designed to remove things from your aquarium, such as filter media, will also remove dosed medication from your tank. For best results from medication, remove your filtration media as you dose.