Can You Use Multiple Fish Medications At Once In Aquarium?

If one treatment doesn’t produce the expected results, owners can grab multiple medications, running them in sequence, or even worse, in combination

. If you have a fish that is sick, it is vital to that fish’s survival that you correctly diagnose the disease the first time.

Should I turn off filter when medicating fish?

No, you do not need to turn off a standard aquarium filter

. You do, however, need to remove any chemical filtration media if you are dosing a medication in the water. This is media like carbon, ZeoliteTM, phosphate removers, and scavenger resins like Purigen®.

Can API fish products be used together?

Can I use API MELAFIXTM fish remedy and API PIMAFIXTM fish remedy together?

Yes, this combination is in fact recommended if treating stubborn infections

. Use each fish remedy at the recommended dose.

Can I use Melafix with other treatments?

MELAFIX can be used with all API products, including medications and water conditioners

.

What causes ick in a fish tank?

“Ich” or “white spot disease” is

caused by the protozoan parasite, Ichthyophthirius multifiliis

, which means in Latin “Fish Louse with many children.” The saltwater form of ich or white spot disease is caused by Cryptocaryon irritans. Both parasites have a complex life cycle that makes them difficult to treat.

Can you feed fish while using Melafix?

Melafix is a good option to go with because

it can be used for both saltwater and freshwater fish

. There is also the fact that this medicine will not cause the water to go cloudy.

Can you add bacteria to a fish tank with fish in it?

Add Bacteria When Adding New Fish

Adding new fish will increase the bio-load in your tank

. More fish , more poop, more ammonia. The current levels of beneficial bacteria in your tank can only consume the current levels of ammonia.

Can you add fish immediately?

You can add fish as soon as tank water is dechlorinated and to temperature, as long as you add the right bacteria

, and the manufacturer states that it is possible to do so. But for the best possible (safest,) results start to Fishless Cycle on the day that the water is dechlorinated and to temperature.

Can you use Quick Start with fish in the tank?

Yes, you may add your fish to your aquarium immediately after dosing with API QUICK START nitrifying bacteria

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Can Ich live in the filter?

Yes anything in the tank will have ich

(rock,filter media, socks,heaters,sand ect..) 73 days fallow is the only way to rid of them of it that involves removing it to dry out COMPLETELY to ensure the ich is gone.

Can you feed fish during treatment?

Let the fish soak in the medication, and

do not feed them or change any water for 1 week

. (If you feel you must feed your fish, wait until Day 4 or 5, and only feed them very lightly.) You should keep the aquarium filter and heater on during this time. Also, aquarium lighting will not deactivate the medication.

How do you quarantine new fish?

1. Tank Setup. Ensure your tank is fully up and running before adding any new fish. …
2. Monitor Parameters. …
3. Treat for External Parasites and Infectious Diseases. …
4. Add Aquarium Salt. …
5. Treat for Internal Parasites and Infectious Diseases. …
6. Move Your New Fish.

Can I use Pimafix and Melafix at the same time?

Both Melafix and Pimafix are safe to use in aquariums with fish and will not affect the biological filters.

In times of chronic problems they can be used together for a synergistic action

. Both Melafix and Pimafix can also be used with any other API medication as well. 7 of 7 found this helpful.

Will Melafix hurt healthy fish?

MELAFIX fish remedy is

safe for use with even delicate fish species

, and will not color aquarium water, harm aquatic plants, stain ornaments, or alter pH.

Can you mix Melafix with ICH treatment?

Yes, this combination is in fact recommended if treating stubborn infections

. Use each fish remedy at the recommended dose. There is no need to reduce the dose when using both of them.

Will ick go away on its own?

Thankfully,

treatment is usually effective, but you need to be prepared for a few days to over a week of treating the affected fish and water

. and you will have to treat the water, as Ich has three distinct forms.

Is white spot and Ich the same thing?

ich, also called white spot disease

, parasitic disease that affects a variety of freshwater fish species and that is caused by the ciliated protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Ich is one of the most common diseases encountered in tropical-fish aquariums.

What temp kills Ich?

Part of a proven ich treatment plan is to elevate the hospital/quarantine tank’s temperature to

80F (27C)

to speed the disease through its lifecycle.

How long does it take for Melafix to work?

This MelaFix treatment has powerful antibacterial properties that treat the wound and promote rapid tissue healing. Healing and tissue regeneration in koi and goldfish can usually be seen in the

first four days

of antibacterial fish treatment.

Can you mix Melafix with aquarium salt?

To answer your question,

yes, you can combine aquarium salt and melafix

but I think you’d be better off pinpointing the cause of your issue too.

What is ParaGuard used for?

ParaGuardTM is appropriate for

treating a variety of parasitic infections of exotic fish

. Below are some of the more common infections treatable with ParaGuardTM. Be aware that many diseases and infections share similar physical and behavioral symptoms, e.g. clamped fins, lesions, loss of appetite.

Can a fish tank have too much good bacteria?

You can’t add too much good bacteria to a fish tank

. The beneficial bacteria will feed on the amount of ammonia available for it. If there are more bacteria than food, the extra bacteria will die or become dormant.

How often should you add bacteria to aquarium?

You need to add bacteria to an aquarium

as often as you add new fish to the tank or change its water

. If you change your aquarium’s water once every two weeks, then you need to add bacteria to your tank two times a month. This ensures the bacteria can keep up with the waste conversion.

Can I add too much beneficial bacteria?

Plants and fish will generally be safe if too much beneficial bacteria is added

. Trouble occurs when there is a lot of organic buildups, numerous beneficial bacteria, and inadequate aeration.

How many fish can you add at once?

Adding Too Many Fish

As a good rule of thumb only add

up to 3 fish at a time to your tank

. Once you’ve added the fish to your tank, wait until you’ve completed a nitrogen cycle and then you can add more fish.

How many fish can I have in my tank?

The general rule of thumb is

1′′ of fish per 4 liters

, so you could have around five 3′′ fish, or four 4′′ fish.

How long should you set up a fish tank before adding fish?

Filling Your New Aquarium

After purchasing your new aquarium, make sure to set it up, add water, substrate and plants and allow it to settle for

at least 24 – 48 hours

before adding fish. Once you’ve got your aquarium set up, you’ll be ready to choose which fish will populate your tank.