melafix

Discussion in 'Diseases' started by hot_dr_papi21, Mar 10, 2010.

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  1. hot_dr_papi21

    hot_dr_papi21 Plankton

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    hey,

    my blue hippo and flame angel have ick. should i use melafix to cure them? i read that they are safe on corals and inverts. any feelings on melafix?
     
    hot_dr_papi21, Mar 10, 2010
    hot_dr_papi21, Mar 10, 2010
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  2. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Melafix doesn't treat ich, melafix is an antibiotic treatment. It will help the ich wounds from becoming infected, but it won't cure the ich.
     
    kcbrad, Mar 10, 2010
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  3. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    Agreed, it good for popeye or other bacterial infections.
     
    GuitarMan89, Mar 10, 2010
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