Will Melafix treat Popeye?
API MELAFIX fish remedy heals bacterial infections such as fin & tail rot, eye cloud, popeye, body slime, and mouth fungus.
How is Popeye treated?
Treatment of Popeye Disease If the eye has been injured, it will typically heal on its own, as long as the fish does not develop a secondary infection or become stressed. You can help the fish recover by perform palliative care using aquarium salt while the eye heals (unless contraindicated).
What does Melafix and Pimafix treat?
MELAFIXor PIMAFIX ERYTHROMYCIN and add AQUARIUM SALT to reduce fluid accumulation. Whitish cottony tufts or patches appear on the mouth, skin and fins of tropical fish, goldfish and koi. True fungal infections are caused by Saprolegnia and Achlya species.
Can I use Pimafix and Melafix together?
Yes, using MELAFIX and PIMAFIX together is perfectly safe and is in fact recommended if treating stubborn infections. When using both MELAFIX and PIMAFIX together, use each at the normal recommended dose – there is no need to reduce the dose if using both of them.
How long does it take to treat Popeye?
Given prompt treatment and good environmental conditions, popeye can get better with time. It takes weeks or months for the swelling to diminish, and damage to the cornea of the fish can be even slower to heal. However, severe damage to the fish’s eye may never heal completely, even if the swelling itself goes down.
Will Bettafix cure Popeye?
Does API BETTAFIX treat popeye? This medication is perfect for wounds, ulcers, mouth fungus, and fin & tail rot, but will not treat popeye. For popeye treatment, API MELAFIX is recommended.
Is it safe to use Melafix and Pimafix together?
What is Pimafix good for?
API PIMAFIX fish remedy rapidly treats cottony growth, mouth, body fungus, and the reddening of the fins and body, in addition to both internal and external bacterial infections.
How long does Pimafix take to work?
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 effective is Pimafix?
In conclusion. Although there are mixed opinions on this product, API Pimafix is a great alternative to traditional methods of curing fungi infections. When used correctly and according to the manufacturers instructions it can prove to be a fast and effective cure for our aquariums.