experience with melafix???

ovenmit331 · 06-15-2007, 04:46 PM

anyone have any? also read here for further info. help please!

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fi...tml#post429487

LS6 Tommy · 06-16-2007, 03:11 PM

I have used Melafix in the past in a low-tech tank and had no problems. I used Melafix & Pimafix once more recently to "help" with some damage from fin nipping and lost a LOT of livestock. Both are in a landfill somewhere now.

Tommy

Burks · 06-16-2007, 03:15 PM

I've used it and yes, it did work.

ILuvMyGoldBarb · 06-16-2007, 05:05 PM

One little problem that I ran into with Melafix + Pimafix in combo is that it tends to lower the O2 level in your tank. When treating daily with it I would strongly recommend adding an air stone. I lost a couple of rather nice Pseudancistrus to that combo.

Boz · 06-16-2007, 06:45 PM

I've used it several times, but it does tend to make the water nasty. I try at all costs to avoid treating in my main tanks and use an isolation tank instead, along with daily water changes and salt if it's a fish that can tolerate it.

pittiepride · 06-17-2007, 01:53 AM

My yoyo loach is not fond of it so i do a low dose when needed.

kara

sirasoni · 06-17-2007, 02:16 AM

I've used it, but honestly I don't know if it did anything that clean water wouldn't have done on its own.

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ovenmit331 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 515	experience with melafix??? anyone have any? also read here for further info. help please! http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fi...tml#post429487

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LS6 Tommy Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Denville, NJ Posts: 1,102	I have used Melafix in the past in a low-tech tank and had no problems. I used Melafix & Pimafix once more recently to "help" with some damage from fin nipping and lost a LOT of livestock. Both are in a landfill somewhere now. Tommy __________________ ><;;;"> <9))>>{ Eheim Pimp #204. 58 gal planted Oceanic Red Turquiose Discus, Japonica shrimp, assorted Blue Eyed Rainbows, Tetras, Hatchets, etc. 10 gal low tech planted Cherry shrimp tank

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Burks Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,156	I've used it and yes, it did work. __________________ Filstar Pimp #84

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ILuvMyGoldBarb Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 289	One little problem that I ran into with Melafix + Pimafix in combo is that it tends to lower the O2 level in your tank. When treating daily with it I would strongly recommend adding an air stone. I lost a couple of rather nice Pseudancistrus to that combo. __________________ 125 gal - Planted Discus tank, 60 gal - Planted Asian tank, 46 - BB Discus, 37 gal - QT, 10 gal - Planted Endler tank, 2.5 gal Nano Planted, 1.5 gal - Betta

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06-16-2007, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Boz Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (20) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 408	I've used it several times, but it does tend to make the water nasty. I try at all costs to avoid treating in my main tanks and use an isolation tank instead, along with daily water changes and salt if it's a fish that can tolerate it.

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pittiepride Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 235	My yoyo loach is not fond of it so i do a low dose when needed. kara

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sirasoni Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palos Verdes, CA Posts: 7	I've used it, but honestly I don't know if it did anything that clean water wouldn't have done on its own.

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