The Puffer Forum

A stupid question: is there any dangers with using Melafix? I haven't tried it before (as it's not available here), so I need to know if there's something I have to be careful about. Is the dosage suggested on the bottle the one I should follow, or has anyone other experiences with dosing Melafix (some meds needs higher dosage than suggested)?
I'm thinking about using it on the tank where I had that terrible fight between my catfishes. They are a little wounded.

Melafix is safe for both marine and freshwater, it's all natural so you don't have to worry about it harming your fish

When I used it I went by what they suggested for the amount to add, I added it every morning (cannot remember how often it said on the bottle). I wouldn't add more than they suggest in one go as you may make it hard for your fish to breath!

When I added it my fish colours would glow really bright

Also a couple of the Guppy's that had a bite out of their fins grew back really quickly and the others with no bites just grew bigger

I used Melaifx and Primafix together though

The only thing I know that's bad about Melafix is that it should not be used with anabantids. The oils in it mess with their labyrinth organ and make it hard for them to breathe.

pinkfloydpuffer wrote:The only thing I know that's bad about Melafix is that it should not be used with anabantids. The oils in it mess with their labyrinth organ and make it hard for them to breathe.

That's very good information to know, thanks for posting it.

Yes, the only time I've heard people having trouble was with the surface breathing fish.

It is entirely possible to overdose & wipe out your tank--I've done it. Use according to directions. Add an airstone or better flow acreoss the surface of the water, for good O2 exchange.