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
Can you treat fish with multiple medications?
Do not mix medications Netiher you nor any of the manufacturer’s will know of the cumulative, unpredictable or potentially dangerous effects the mixture/s may have, and we will only be able to offer you a “best guess” as to how your fish may react
Can you mix fish medications?
If you are adding a new fish to your aquarium—or whenever your fish appear stressed—feeding a medicine-infused food can halt the spread of illness before it starts You can even combine medications as a sort of “dual attack” on diseases and parasites when feeding
Can API fish products be used together?
Can I use API MELAFIX™ fish remedy and API PIMAFIX™ fish remedy together? 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
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
Can you use aquarium salt with other medications?
It is not necessary to add aquarium salt all the time, but it is most beneficial when used in combination with other medications Aquarium salt should always be pre-dissolved in water before adding to the aquarium If there is no improvement, the salt dosage can be repeated for up to four days
Should I feed fish while medicating?
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 long does it take fish medicine to work?
Fish that are already sick or injured are highly susceptible to fungal infections in dirty aquariums API FUNGUS CURE fish remedy controls the spread of infection and works within 48 hours to clear up symptoms
Why is my fish floating sideways?
When a fish is unable to control its depth, or starts swimming sideways, upside side down, or head or tail down, it may have “swim bladder disease” A fish with swim bladder disease can be a troubling sight to see, but it can be treated
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
Can I use MELAFIX with other treatments?
MELAFIX can be used with all API products, including medications and water conditioners
How do you use Blagdon all in one treatment?
Add 1 x 25ml measure for every 1136 litres (250 gals) of pond water We recommend adding All in One Pond Fish Treatment to a bucket of pond water and then distribute this evenly over the ponds surface This is a dye based treatment therefore water discolouration will occur
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
What happens if you put too much aquarium salt in your tank?
I wasn’t able to find a lot of information on the effects of oversalting the water in a freshwater tank but can add that too much salt may lead to an overactive slime coat and in severe cases can lead to dehydration Remember, through osmosis, a feshwater fish will loose water when placed in a tank with too much salt
Can you add table salt to a fish tank?
Common table salt is suitable; however, it should be non-iodized and contain no additives Rock Salt or Kosher salt are excellent choices, as they are pure sodium chloride with nothing else added The high concentration of salt in the water will cause the parasites to come off the skin of the fish
How often should I add aquarium salt?
Salt does not evaporate with water, so it remains in the aquarium when water does evaporate, for this reason, salt should only be added again when water is actually removed and replaced, otherwise the concentration will rise undetected
How do you euthanize an aquarium fish?
Freezing is a commonly used method for euthanizing warm water fish To freeze your fish, freeze water in a small bag until it becomes slushy Next, place your fish in the water and continue to freeze it
How long should I quarantine new fish?
We recommend quarantining most new fish for 4-6 weeks since the last disease symptom or death was seen If you want to be extra safe, consider adding two healthy fish from your main display tank to the fish hospital tank and see if they get sick
Should I remove a sick fish from the tank?
Fish that are suspected of having a viral infection should be removed from the aquarium promptly to prevent spreading to other fish Treatment with antibiotics or anti-parasitic medications in a quarantine aquarium can be attempted in case the infection is a bacteria or parasite and not a virus
How do you prevent slime disease in fish?
Maintain good water quality at all times 2 Poor water quality is one of the leading causes of fish stress, which in turn, damages the slime coating Perform regular water changes, keep the tank clean, test the water regularly, and take steps to mitigate rising toxins such as ammonia
What causes ick in a fish tank?
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
How do you save a sick fish?
Add antibiotics to the water and use antibiotic-medicated food Maintain good water quality Quarantine any fish with signs of the disease Treat affected areas with topical disinfectants