nzfauna Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hi guys and gals. I have just started treating my tank with Melafix after one of my lemon yellow male guppy's tails started looking a bit ragged. I'm not sure if it is from 'fin rot' (I'm not convinced), or from the tank being overgrown with oxygen weed and other plants (now pruned), or something else. Anyway, the Melafix is in, hope it works. It seems like such a low dosage (5ml per 40L). Is there any actual proof that it does what it claims to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binu Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 from my experience its not tat gud ..i use furan 2 for all disease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I find it can be useful if used properly, I think using furan 2 for everything is a bit of an overkill, I also like Wunder tonic and good old salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Don't know--have never used it and probablly never will. I prefer to use more specific cures that I know will work such as antibiotics for bacteria, fungicides for fungus and parasitides for parasites. Using things that may or may not work will increase the resistance of the disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hi guys and gals. I have just started treating my tank with Melafix after one of my lemon yellow male guppy's tails started looking a bit ragged. I'm not sure if it is from 'fin rot' (I'm not convinced), or from the tank being overgrown with oxygen weed and other plants (now pruned), or something else. Anyway, the Melafix is in, hope it works. It seems like such a low dosage (5ml per 40L). Is there any actual proof that it does what it claims to? My experience and from what I've seen it depends on your definition of "Work" It helps, but it's not a cure on its own. Like salt treatments, it helps a little, but it's not a miracle cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 It really depends why the tail is ragged - is it because another guppy has nibbled it or is it because its caught it on something. If so good clean water will help it heal. Same with fin rot - unless its bacterial - good clean water will help it heal. Melafix will assist but it won't be the sole reason it's healing. If your tank water is not in good condition melafix is not going to do anything to improve it. Furan is a carcinogen, use it carefully if you have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzfauna Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 OMG. On the evening of the third day of treatment, the poor little male guppy took a nose dive. He was sitting at the bottom, breathing heavily. I've seen enough fish dying to know that this was the end for him. I read somewhere that Melafix can make it harder for fish to breath, so I did a 25% water change (no dechlorinator) just before bed, turned off the lights and hoped for the best. This morning, he seemed relatively normal - I'm pleased, but still worried and will watch him closely. Will do another water change tonight. The tail hasn't degraded any further. I am hoping that the problem was just the overgrown weed issue, and that his tail was rubbing against it too much, or that he was being nibbled. My water is pretty clean - about 25% water change every week, and I have one of those UV sterilisers that gets used every few days, and after a water change. I will be very, very hesitant to use Melafix again. Certainly not in this way (whole tank treatment). The instructions say 5ml a day for 7 days, then a 25% water change, then continue if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Depending on your filter type you can move it so that there is increased surface water movement. That assists the gas exchange in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzfauna Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Oh, and he died the next day Although, I think the babies in the tank are his, so here's hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Fin rot is a bacterial infection and usually follows damage from other fish. It needs to be treated with an antibiotic and can also be followed by an oportunistic fungal infection. If a fish is unwell it will often be picked on by other fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binu Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 epsom salt is good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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