Can you mix Melafix with Pimafix?

According to API, Melafix and Pimafix can be used at the same time without any issues. In fact, dosing both simultaneously is recommended if you want to get rid of subclinical parasitic infestations.

What is the difference between Pimafix and Melafix?

Melafix is formulated to heal bacterial infections such as tail and fin rot, eye cloud, mouth fungus and more while Pimafix quickly treats fungal and bacterial infections such as cottony growth, fin and tail rot and many more.

Can you use aquarium salt with Melafix and Pimafix?

MELAFIXor PIMAFIX For an alternative medication, select one of the following treatments: FURAN-2, TRIPLE SULFA, FIN & BODY CURE, E.M. ERYTHROMYCIN and add AQUARIUM SALT to reduce fluid accumulation.

How fast does Melafix work?

API Melafix is an all-natural antibacterial treatment that’s designed to heal open wounds, treats bacterial infections and promote re-growth of damaged fins and tissue, usually within a week. Just add 5 ml per 10 gallons of aquarium water.

How long does it take PIMAFIX to work?

After a week of use of Pimafix, the growth has gone down by half and none of the other fish have shown signs of it. DOES THIS AFFECT THE FILTER? This does not throw off the biological filter of the tank if used as recommended with water changes every 5 to 7 days.

Can you mix Melafix with other medications?

TIPS: Use with API PIMAFIX to synergistically treat a broad range of infections. MELAFIX can be used with all API products, including medications and water conditioners.

Will PIMAFIX harm healthy fish?

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.

How long does it take for PIMAFIX to work?

Will Pimafix harm healthy fish?

How fast does Pimafix work?

Will PIMAFIX hurt healthy fish?

Remember that when you add medicine to a tank, you change what the water contains. This can be stressful for fish which are healthy or fighting off an issue already. I’ve had great success with Melafix and Pimafix together as a ‘general cure’ and my catfish, snails and loaches have not had any issue.

Is PIMAFIX safe for all fish?

PIMAFIX can be used with all marine fish. PIMAFIX has been tested and found to be safe in reef aquariums containing invertebrates, such as live corals and anemones. Treating with PIMAFIX will not harm the biological filter in freshwater or saltwater aquariums or ponds. PIMAFIX is harmless to live aquarium plants.

How long does it take Pimafix to work?

How long should I use PIMAFIX for?

The duration of the treatment is specified on the product label and it can range between 5 and 7 days. On the 7th day it is recommended to do a 25% water change to remove some of the substance from the water.

How long does it take for Pimafix to work?

Is it safe to mix Melafix and pimafix?

Combining Melafix and Pimafix is perfectly safe. The products are made to work together. I used both products on my Pleco to help cure him. Just make sure you use the correct dosages and instructions. But you will be fine combining both. As they are made by the same company.

Can I use primafix and Melafix in my tank?

You’re fine using the primafix and melafix for your tank! Just be careful as those two can be lethal to fish if overdosed. I did so by accident, filling the cap a bit higher than the line) and didn’t realize it made that much of a deal.

Can I use Melafix for Columnaris?

I wouldn’t use melafix, only good on cuts and wounds. Pimafix is good with uk meds with columnaris. But in the states you have excess to better bacterial meds. This site is for betta’s but its an interesting read. Taken from the link. Maracyn is the most useful anti-biotic I have encountered for Columnaris.

Can I use Melafix on scaleless fish?

With scaless fish it’s more the parasite meds that they can’t tolerate to well. How bad it the mouth fungus columnaris as it soon will rot the mouth away if its a bad strain. I would use maracyn over melafix. I beleive that it is mostly copper-based meds that hurt scaleless fish. You’re fine using the primafix and melafix for your tank!