Pimafix

About Pimafix
Pimafix is a commercial antifungal and antibacterial product made by Aquarium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (API)

The company claims "Treats fungal infections and both internal and external bacterial infections. Will not adversely affect the biological filter, alter the pH, or discolor water. Safe for reef aquariums and live plants. For use in fresh or salt water. PimaFix has been formulated to work in combination with Melafix to enhance effectiveness against fish diseases."

PimaFix contains active ingredient 1.0% Pimenta racemosa (Bay or Bay Rum oil), water and an emulsifier (<5%) to blend the oil into the water. According to the US patent office the bay oil is “selected from the group consisting of Pimenta racemosa and Pimenta dioica”. Common names bay rum tree and allspice respectively.

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.

Links

 * Aquarium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 * US Patent information here - 6,537,591
 * PimaFix MSDS
 * Melafix and Pimafix - How They Work and Don't Work