Melafix
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[edit] About Melafix
Melafix is a commercial antibacterial product made by Aquarium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
The company claims "Heals open wounds & abrasions, treats fin and tail rot, eye cloud, mouth fungus and promotes regrowth of damaged fin rays & tissue. Will not adversely affect the biological filter, alter the pH, or discolour water. Safe for reef aquariums and live plants. For use in fresh or salt water."
Melafix contains active ingredient 1.0% Melaleuca (Cajeput or 'Tea Tree' Oil), water and an emulsifier to blend the oil into the water.
[edit] Dosage
Use 5ml for every 40l of aquarium water. Repeat dose daily for 7 days folowed by a 25% water change or until problem has gone.
[edit] Notes
- The patent is for the emulsifier, not for any medical effects.
- It does not cure fungus (mouth fungus is a bacterial infection not a fungus)
- The use of MelaFix may cause a bacteria bloom (some bacteria feed on the oil) which can cause depletion of oxygen in the water. So it is prudent to increase aeration of the water during treatment. Read article 'Melafix and Pimafix - How They Work and Don't Work' for more detail.
