All you have to do is add 5 ml of it for every 10 gallons of water in the tank. You should do so once every day for 7 days. After 7 days of treatment, you should make a 25% water change.
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How to use pimafix in aquariums?
All you need to do is add 5 ml of Pimafix per every 10 gallons of water in the aquarium. Repeat this same dosage for a period of seven consecutive days. After the seven days are up, you need to perform a water change of 25%. The treatment can be continued for another week, or even two weeks if necessary.
How do I Make my tank water safe after overdosing with pimafix?
In order to make your tank water safe again after it has been overdosed with Pimafix, we recommend that your take the following steps: 1. Remove a large portion of water in your fish tank. If you are in the middle of your 7-day treatment plan, then you can try removing the water based on how much you overdosed Pimafix in your aquarium.
What is pimafix?
Pimaix is a natural remedy derived from a special liquid found in the West Indian palm trees. It has many different healing properties, most of which apply to fish specifically. Pimafix can be used for several different ailments.
Do Melafix and pimafix froth when added to water?
You are doing the right thing by using the two (Pimafix & Melafix) together, they are designed to work together and they cover a broader range of illnesses when used together!! Yes these products do froth when you add them to your water.
Can you use too much Pimafix?
How to tell if you overdose Pimafix. If you aren't sure whether or not you overdosed Pimafix in your fish tank, then you can observe your fish for any odd behaviors. If you see your pets twitching, darting and/or gulping for air at the top of the water column, then these behaviors may indicate a potential overdose.
Will Pimafix harm healthy fish?
Remember that when you add medicine to a tank, you change what the water contains. This can be stressful for fish which are healthy or fighting off an issue already. I've had great success with Melafix and Pimafix together as a 'general cure' and my catfish, snails and loaches have not had any issue.
How long can you use Pimafix for?
The treatment can be continued for another week, or even two weeks if necessary. More serious fungal and bacterial infections may take several weeks to cure completely.
How long does API Pimafix take to work?
After a week of use of Pimafix, the growth has gone down by half and none of the other fish have shown signs of it. DOES THIS AFFECT THE FILTER? This does not throw off the biological filter of the tank if used as recommended with water changes every 5 to 7 days.
Is Pimafix safe for all fish?
PIMAFIX can be used with all marine fish. PIMAFIX has been tested and found to be safe in reef aquariums containing invertebrates, such as live corals and anemones. Treating with PIMAFIX will not harm the biological filter in freshwater or saltwater aquariums or ponds. PIMAFIX is harmless to live aquarium plants.
What does Pimafix cure?
PIMAFIX™ API® PIMAFIX fish remedy is an all-natural, antifungal remedy for fish fungal infections, with a formula derived from the West Indian Bay Tree – a proven natural antifungal.
Does Pimafix cure ich?
Registered. Quick Cure for ick. Melafix & Pimafix for bacteria& fungal infections . They do not hurt plants at all.
Does Pimafix treat bacterial infections?
PIMAFIX rapidly treats fungus or cottony growth, mouth and body fungus and reddening of the fins and body. PIMAFIX also treats internal and external bacterial infections.
Does Pimafix cure fin rot?
Quickly treats fungal and bacterial infections such as cottony growth, fin and tail rot and many more. Safe for delicate fresh and saltwater fish.
Does Pimafix help white spot?
Treats white spot and other fungal infections API Pimafix has been formulated to work in combination with API Melafix to enhance effectiveness against fish diseases. Suitable for: Ponds and Aquariums with fish with white spots or other fungal infections.
Can I use Pimafix on my betta fish?
Pimafix contains refined clove oil which is really not something you want to introduce your betta too.
Can I use Pimafix and Melafix at same time?
According to API, Melafix and Pimafix can be used at the same time without any issues. In fact, dosing both simultaneously is recommended if you want to get rid of subclinical parasitic infestations.