Anti Fungal in tank?

Huugs · 07-26-2005, 10:06 AM

Its ok to add an Anti Fungal to the tank and that wont harm the filter bacteria will it?

Melafix is an anti fungal right?

fishfreaks · 07-26-2005, 10:49 AM

melafix treats fin and tail rot, cloud eye,mouth fungus, and promotes regrowth of damaged fin rays and tissue. and no, it wont harm your filter bacteria. pimafix treats fungal infections, internal and external bacteria infections. pimafix will also not harm you biological bacteria.

**Damon** · 07-26-2005, 10:58 AM

Melafix isn't a very effective fungal treatment. Its more of a soothing balm (like rubbing aloe on a cut). The different fungal meds should say if they will harm your biological filter.

Huugs · 07-26-2005, 12:31 PM

Right ok cheers guys. My tank had a bit of a weird few days with a kinda mini cycle and now I think one of the fish has what looks like a touch of fungus. I think its probably better to treat the tank with something. Or will it just clear up now the tank is stable again?

fishfreaks · 07-26-2005, 12:34 PM

i would get some pimafix and treat your tank with that.

Huugs · 07-26-2005, 12:41 PM

Cheers thats what I thought.

**Damon** · 07-26-2005, 09:40 PM

If the fungus is in its early stages (not very noticeable) just keep the tank clean. Meds aren't necessary in my opinion. Just clean water and a healthy diet.

**fish_doc** · 07-27-2005, 08:35 PM

Agreed, many fungal issues clear up with good water. If your tanks cycled for some reason you may want to do water changes with caustion. Changing only water and not necessarly doing gravel vacs or changing filters.

Huugs · 07-28-2005, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by fish_doc

Agreed, many fungal issues clear up with good water. If your tanks cycled for some reason you may want to do water changes with caustion. Changing only water and not necessarly doing gravel vacs or changing filters.

Why would it be better to do that? It wouldnt get rid of the mess in the gravel.

fishfreaks · 07-28-2005, 04:24 AM

i believe its because if your tank is cycling, and you do more water changes, it will slow down the cycling process. im sure someone correct me if im wrong.

07-26-2005, 10:06 AM	#1
Huugs Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London UK Age: 23 Posts: 251	Anti Fungal in tank? Its ok to add an Anti Fungal to the tank and that wont harm the filter bacteria will it? Melafix is an anti fungal right? __________________ My tanks: Not big enough!

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fishfreaks M&F Couple Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 4,303	melafix treats fin and tail rot, cloud eye,mouth fungus, and promotes regrowth of damaged fin rays and tissue. and no, it wont harm your filter bacteria. pimafix treats fungal infections, internal and external bacteria infections. pimafix will also not harm you biological bacteria. __________________ VOTE FOR FISH FORUMS Last edited by fishfreaks; 07-26-2005 at 10:51 AM.

07-26-2005, 10:58 AM	#3
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Melafix isn't a very effective fungal treatment. Its more of a soothing balm (like rubbing aloe on a cut). The different fungal meds should say if they will harm your biological filter. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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Huugs Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London UK Age: 23 Posts: 251	Right ok cheers guys. My tank had a bit of a weird few days with a kinda mini cycle and now I think one of the fish has what looks like a touch of fungus. I think its probably better to treat the tank with something. Or will it just clear up now the tank is stable again? __________________ My tanks: Not big enough!

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07-26-2005, 12:41 PM	#6
Huugs Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London UK Age: 23 Posts: 251	Cheers thats what I thought. __________________ My tanks: Not big enough!

07-26-2005, 09:40 PM	#7
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	If the fungus is in its early stages (not very noticeable) just keep the tank clean. Meds aren't necessary in my opinion. Just clean water and a healthy diet. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

07-27-2005, 08:35 PM	#8
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,835	Agreed, many fungal issues clear up with good water. If your tanks cycled for some reason you may want to do water changes with caustion. Changing only water and not necessarly doing gravel vacs or changing filters. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

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fishfreaks M&F Couple Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 4,303	i believe its because if your tank is cycling, and you do more water changes, it will slow down the cycling process. im sure someone correct me if im wrong. __________________ VOTE FOR FISH FORUMS

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