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Is too much Melafix bad for fish?

Joe Ford

Is too much Melafix bad for fish?

Member. Melafix is a general antibiotic so it shouldnt do to much more then cause your tank to smell like medicine and maybe foam at the surface.

Will Melafix kill beneficial bacteria?

The basic premise is that the use of melafix causes ammonia spikes and since its an “antibiotic” that the ammonia spikes are cause by the adverse effects of melafix on the beneficial bacteria. In other words, it kills off a bunch of the beneficial bacteria–causing a spike in ammonia.

How quickly does Melafix work?

It will happen amazingly fast when you use Melafix. Within one day, you should notice some healing. I’m not sure about regrowth, but Melafix is really amazing for it’s healing properties.

Will Melafix kill my fish?

Melafix is useless and a waste of money, but it isn’t likely to kill. It doesn’t even kill the diseases it is supposed to. If the symptoms were the result of a communicable disease, it may have ripped through the tank as soon as the unquarantined fish went in. It could be viral or bacterial – guppies are prone to both.

Is Melafix safe for catfish?

In which case you can certainly assume it’s safe to use with catfish. It won’t harm the biological media or plants either, but you do have to remove any carbon from the tank while treating.

Can I use aquarium salt and Melafix at the same time?

Use melafix as per the instructed doses. Use ocean free FRESH WATER AQUARIUM SALT 1/2 of the dosage of what is recommended for your tank capacity. Salt i.e aquarium salt acts as a stress reliever. But do no that you need a lot of aeration.

Can I use Melafix and aquarium salt together?

To answer your question, yes, you can combine aquarium salt and melafix but I think you’d be better off pinpointing the cause of your issue too.

How often should I use aquarium salt?

Yes, add 1 rounded tablespoon of API AQUARIUM SALT for every 5 gallons or ½ rounded tablespoon for every gallon of water. When doing a water change, add any treatments and supplements to the new water before adding salt to your aquarium.