Urgent Melafix And Betta

[HayzH]

can i add Melafix to my tank with a betta in there

 

[Fishy friend2]

Not really, melafix contains tea tree oil which is harmful to a Betta's labyrinth organ

 

[iBetta]

I've used Melafix before, and had no problems with it...
I just use it in half doses, and do water changes more regularly.

 

[HayzH]

i used half dose and diluted it..Betta seems ok today.
what are the symptoms if it damages the labyrinth organ?

 

[Dieses Madchen]

Hayz, did you ever look at that link that I posted on one of your other threads? It showed what you would need to do. You need to dilute the melafix down. Melafix is safe is diluted because it essentially lowers the dose to that of Bettafix, which is safe for bettas.

Bear in mind that no medication is entirely safe. Tylenol is good for fevers, but in large doses will kill your liver.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/57172-melafix-vs-bettafix/ Read this and it will tell you how much you need to dilute to ensure the safety of your betta

 

[HayzH]

Hayz, did you ever look at that link that I posted on one of your other threads? It showed what you would need to do. You need to dilute the melafix down. Melafix is safe is diluted because it essentially lowers the dose to that of Bettafix, which is safe for bettas.

Bear in mind that no medication is entirely safe. Tylenol is good for fevers, but in large doses will kill your liver.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/57172-melafix-vs-bettafix/ Read this and it will tell you how much you need to dilute to ensure the safety of your betta

yes i did read it....and i diluted to 1-4 drop ratio that was stated...but my mathmatics are somewhat ...welll non existant..and it was midnight when i dosed. So i aired on the side of caution and only added 5ml.
If someone would like to work out exact dose...feel free...

its a 66L tank with about an inch of sand substrate driftwood and slate rocks. Filter is a Fluval U2. (as seen in avatar)

 

[Dieses Madchen]

Hayz, did you ever look at that link that I posted on one of your other threads? It showed what you would need to do. You need to dilute the melafix down. Melafix is safe is diluted because it essentially lowers the dose to that of Bettafix, which is safe for bettas.

Bear in mind that no medication is entirely safe. Tylenol is good for fevers, but in large doses will kill your liver.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/57172-melafix-vs-bettafix/ Read this and it will tell you how much you need to dilute to ensure the safety of your betta

yes i did read it....and i diluted to 1-4 drop ratio that was stated...but my mathmatics are somewhat ...welll non existant..and it was midnight when i dosed. So i aired on the side of caution and only added 5ml.
If someone would like to work out exact dose...feel free...

its a 66L tank with about an inch of sand substrate driftwood and slate rocks. Filter is a Fluval U2. (as seen in avatar)

what is the dose per gallon?

 

[HayzH]

Hayz, did you ever look at that link that I posted on one of your other threads? It showed what you would need to do. You need to dilute the melafix down. Melafix is safe is diluted because it essentially lowers the dose to that of Bettafix, which is safe for bettas.

Bear in mind that no medication is entirely safe. Tylenol is good for fevers, but in large doses will kill your liver.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/57172-melafix-vs-bettafix/ Read this and it will tell you how much you need to dilute to ensure the safety of your betta

yes i did read it....and i diluted to 1-4 drop ratio that was stated...but my mathmatics are somewhat ...welll non existant..and it was midnight when i dosed. So i aired on the side of caution and only added 5ml.
If someone would like to work out exact dose...feel free...

its a 66L tank with about an inch of sand substrate driftwood and slate rocks. Filter is a Fluval U2. (as seen in avatar)

what is the dose per gallon?

5ml per every 38L (10 us gallon)

 

[Dieses Madchen]

you want roughly about 2ml

 

[HayzH]

you want roughly about 2ml

oh... i dosed 5 ml

 

[Dieses Madchen]

you want roughly about 2ml

oh... i dosed 5 ml

do about 50-60% water change and that will dilute it out. One dose isn't going to do anything. Just from now on do 2ml and you should be okay