In an emergency, a fish-in cycle might be your only option. If that’s the case,
cycling with fish is perfectly acceptable because your fish might die if you don’t
. But if you have a choice, then you shouldn’t be cycling your aquarium with fish inside.
How long can you use MELAFIX?
For disease or wound treatment, dose daily for
7 days
. After 7 days, make a 25% water change. Continue treatment, if necessary. For adding new fish, dose daily for 3 days.
Is MELAFIX safe for 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. New fish may carry diseases that aren’t initially detectable.
Can you use MELAFIX as a dip?
MELAFIX MARINE,
used as a short term dip or bath treatment
, will kill parasitic flatworms in live rock and on coral and help prevent flatworm infestation in a reef aquarium. Photograph 1: untreated flatworms in a beaker containing saltwater.
Do you have to remove carbon to use MELAFIX?
The carbon will remove the melafix/pimafix from the water,thus making it useless to add
. Yes it is normal to get the froth on the surface, t goes away after a few hours. I second that, remove the carbon and yes its normal.
How do I cycle my fish tank in one day?
How do I keep my fish alive while cycling?
- When setting up your aquarium, only add a few fish at the start. …
- Feed your fish very lightly at first and then gradually increase the amount over the next four to six weeks. …
- You can significantly speed up the aquarium cycling process by adding beneficial bacteria from the onset.
What happens if you put fish in an Uncycled tank?
An uncycled tank can be dangerous and even lethal for your fish, as
ammonia will quickly harm and kill any fish living in even small concentrations
. The Cycle is what happens in your filter. Filters can be internal, external (canister), hang on back (HOB) or even an extra tank called a ‘sump’.
Can you use MELAFIX for more than 7 days?
Repeat dose daily for seven days
. Treatment may be continued if necessary.
How often should I use MELAFIX?
For disease or wound treatment,
dose daily for 7 days
. After 7 days, make a 25% water change. Continue treatment, if necessary. For adding new fish, dose daily for 3 days.
How quickly does MELAFIX work?
API Melafix is an all-natural antibacterial treatment that’s designed to heal open wounds, treats bacterial infections and promote re-growth of damaged fins and tissue,
usually within a week
. Just add 5 ml per 10 gallons of aquarium water.
How do you remove MELAFIX foam?
After you are done treating your fish with Melafix, API recommends that you wait 7 days to see if the foaming will go away on its own. 3. If foaming still occurs 7 days after you stop doing Melafix, then you can get rid of it by
doing more frequent water changes
.
Does MELAFIX cure ich?
Melafix and Pimafix
wont treat Ick
, They will only help heal the wounds from the parasites as to where it wont cause a secondary bacterial infection on the fish.
Can I use MELAFIX on Bettas?
The best answer is no.
Melafix is not considered safe to use on your betta fish
. Melafix contains concentrated and unrefined tea tree oil. This essential oil has caused damage and death in betta and other labyrinth fish.
Can you treat a whole tank with Melafix?
Melafix is actually very easy to use. All you have to do is
add 5 ml of it for every 10 gallons of water in the tank
.
Does Melafix cause ammonia spike?
Years of research have proven that
use of melafix does not produce ammonia spikes
. Ammonia spikes must be occurring from another source.
Can I use Melafix in saltwater?
Yes, API MELAFIX will work in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums
. However, we recommend turning off protein skimmers and UV sterilizers when using it. If you have carbon in your filter, this should be removed before using Melafix.
Should I turn off filter when medicating fish?
Some treatments may even be made toxic by the action of UV light. Switching off the UV during treatment is a sensible precaution. As another general rule,
leave UV filters off for at least 7 days (the longer the better, up to 10 days if possible) to give the treatment the best chance of doing its job
.
How long does it take for carbon to remove medication?
Actual time depends on initial water conditions. In very dirty water, it may last as little as a few hours; in very clean water it may last several months. In general,
3 – 6 months
is typical.
How long does carbon last in aquarium filter?
How Long Does Activated Carbon Last in Aquarium Filters? Activated carbon in aquarium filters should be changed every
2 to 4 weeks
. However, if the water of the aquarium is extremely dirty, you might have to change it every week.
Can I cycle a tank in 24 hours?
If you are not a beginner,
you can cycle a fish tank in around 24 hours by using a few tactics
. For that, you should know aquarium basics. Knowledge of the nitrogen cycle and good bacteria, and water testing ability are essential. If you are a newbie, probably you can’t manage the risk.
How can I speed up my tank cycle?
- Focus on the basics. Keep the pH above 7. Don’t turn off your filters. Don’t forget the dechlorinator. Watch the heating.
- Rob an old tank. Use a cycled filter. Season your filter. Add gravel. Buy some plants.
- Use bacteria in a bottle.
Can a fish tank cycle in 2 weeks?
So
yes you can have little to no cycle at all
. I waited 2 weeks to add a clean up crew. And another two weeks to add my Clowns. Congrats and good luck!
Should I do water changes during fish in cycle?
While not essential, we recommend water changes during cycling
, although opinions differ. Since bacteria live on surfaces, removing water does not disrupt their development. Water changes can help control the amount of ammonia in the first stage of the aquarium’s life.
What fish are best to cycle a tank?
In the first few weeks of having your aquarium, you should add plants into the environment and ‘good cycling fish’ such as most types of
minnows, guppies, barbs and danios
. They will be able to survive the high toxins for long enough to allow the beneficial waste-processing bacteria to grow.
How long should you cycle a tank before adding fish?
Wait until both the ammonia and nitrite levels have risen and then fallen to zero before adding more fish. It usually take about
3-6 weeks
for a new aquarium to go through the initial nitrogen cycle, so fish should be added only a few per week during this time.
