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One of my Angel fish has a ulcer like wound on her side. I removed the carbon from my filter and am treating with Melafix. The product directions state "Use with Pimafix to synergistically treat a broad range of infections". I am 90% sure that the wound is from a week ago when I startled her and she slammed herself into a corner rock pile. I have that flat shale with some rough edges. Anyways, my question to everyone is if I should use the Pimafix as well, just in case it is fungal, and if I do should I use the same amount as the Melafix. Directions are 5ml (1tsp) per 10 U.S. Gallon. I have a 29 gal. tank so I am dosing with 14.5ml of Melafix. Should I use the same amount of Pimafix (if I use it) or split it up equally (7.25ml of each)? Thanks!

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I know this might sound smart, but read the instructions very carefully and follow as directed. Certainly do not over dose. Yes they can be mixed in the same tank at the same time with out any problems at all.

I have done it several times.

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No it does not sound smart. Maybe I was not clear on what my concern was. The directions do not address how much should be administered when both products are being used. I assume that means I can use the directed dose of each product and do not have to reduce the dose for each to reach a cumulative total of 14.5ml. I know this is probably confusing.

Ok, how much of each do you dose your tank with? and what size tank? With that information I should be able to find the answer to my question. Sorry, I sometimes over analize things and this is the result. Thank you for your help

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It is my Betta tank and the 5ft tank more info in My Profile. At the moment I am out of both. To be honest I just read the instructions and give that amount. I have used both mixes together several times each at the prescribed amount.

When it comes to Melafix I always use a few drops into the bag when I am floating it before introducing new fish. As this water is tipped out and not into the tank I would use 1/2 strength for the next two or three days regardless of which tank the new fish is going into.
When any treatment is given it is always advisable to do a couple of water changes the week after all the treatment has finished, if this is not done it can some times cause a frothy/soapy on the top.

If you do not have much airation it pays to add more during any treatmrnt and reduce the feeding by at least 1/2 or more.
Does this make sense to you and is this the ibfomation you are wanting?

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I have used both mixes together several times each at the prescribed amount.

That is what I was looking for Keith. Thank you! I am treating my whole tank and all the inhabitants because my quaranteen tank is temporarily occupied so I wanted to be sure of what I was doing. My two Angels are like kids to me and I lost a couple Guoramis a year ago while treating with these products. I did not think it was the products fault but I did not want to take a chance. I even shot off an e-mail to API but they have not responded yet and I must start medicating Lemon (my fishes name). We thank you for your help (and patience).

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Let us know if API responds because i've had that same question before and all i did was the above mentioned. I gave the directed amounts labeled on each bottle. And I'm sure API would know exaclty what to do versus our guesses (even if they're educated guesses)

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I'm the classic newb. I went out and bought the smallest tank and a fish at the same time. Now I'm kicking myself wondering how could I have been so stupid. But I'm hooked.

Well it is day 6 of treatment for Lemon and her ulcer is noticeably better. It appears to have the closest thing that a fish could have for a scab covering it and it has shrunk in size. I wish I could get her to hold still for a picture so you all could see. I am going to continue treatment for a few days longer and go ahead and use up what I have left of the medicine. Ricanboy, API still has not responded to my question and it has been 4 days. Good product poor customer service I guess. Still if they do answer back I will be sure to post copy and paste what they responded with directly onto this thread. Later!

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Awsome, well it's good to hear that your fish is getting better. And about API...i doubt the handle with costomer service very often, pretty much everything you need to know is on the bottle. (pretty much everything

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I'm the classic newb. I went out and bought the smallest tank and a fish at the same time. Now I'm kicking myself wondering how could I have been so stupid. But I'm hooked.

I'm sure there is a fact sheet from API somewhere that says its fine to use both at full strength, I'll have a look tomorrow

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Update: API responded today. Here is what they said.

"You simply add the normal dose of each - they are two different products, so a full dose of each one is NOT a "double dose."


So it is as we thought. It pays to be careful though. Especially when I was treating the whole tank. If I was the fish in the tank I would want my owner to be sure of the dose before adding medications. Wouldn't you?

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