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Does Popeye in fish go away?
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Given prompt treatment and good environmental conditions, popeye can get better with time. It takes weeks or months for the swelling to diminish, and damage to the cornea of the fish can be even slower to heal. However, severe damage to the fish’s eye may never heal completely, even if the swelling itself goes down.
How do I treat popeye in fish? If your fish suffered a traumatic event, the best treatment is good water quality, a good diet, remove the cause of the trauma, if possible, and time. Some injuries may be so severe that the eye does not go back to normal, but your fish’s vision may still be okay.
Why is my betta fish have a big eye?
Does Melafix cure Popeye?
API MELAFIX fish remedy heals bacterial infections such as fin & tail rot, eye cloud, popeye, body slime, and mouth fungus. As a general note, all API fish remedies can be used in conjunction with each other safely, as long as you are able to follow the directions for both during treatment.
If you catch popeye in its early stages, you can use E.M.ERYTHROMYCIN fish remedy for effective treatment. Some signs to look for include protruding or cloudy eyes, either in one eye or both. If you notice any of these symptoms, dose immediately.
What medicine treats Popeye?
KanaPlex™ is a blended kanamycin based medication that safely and effectively treats several fungal, and bacterial fish diseases (dropsy, popeye, fin/tail rot, septicemia). Because it is absorbed by fish it is useful in treating internal infections in those situations where food is refused.
Does MELAFIX do anything?
Melafix can also be used to treat scratches, abrasions, and other wounds. The wounds heal faster and there is a decreased chance of bacteria infecting your fish. Melafix is also shown to help re-grow tails and fins which have been damaged due to physical damage or bacterial infections.
How long does it take for MELAFIX to work?
API Melafix is an all-natural antibacterial treatment that’s designed to heal open wounds, treats bacterial infections and promote re-growth of damaged fins and tissue, usually within a week. Just add 5 ml per 10 gallons of aquarium water.
Can I use MELAFIX everyday?
For recent wounds, fin damage, and infection: add one teaspoon of MelaFix for every 50 gallons or 1/4 cup for every 600 gallons of pond water. Repeat the dose daily for seven days. Treatment may be continued if necessary.
Can MELAFIX harm fish?
MELAFIX fish remedy is safe for use with even delicate fish species, and will not color aquarium water, harm aquatic plants, stain ornaments, or alter pH.
Not only are Melafix and Bettafix pretty much the same thing, but Bettafix is actually more expensive, if you think about it! Get Melafix, not Bettafix.
Is Melafix just tea tree oil?
Melafix is 99% distilled water and 1 % Tea tree oil (meluca oil). You can make your own distilled water or buy it cheaply. Tea tree oil is available online and in any health store, alternative medicine stores, walmart (thanks owlbehere) etc etc.
Which is better Melafix or Pimafix?
Melafix is formulated to heal bacterial infections such as tail and fin rot, eye cloud, mouth fungus and more while Pimafix quickly treats fungal and bacterial infections such as cottony growth, fin and tail rot and many more.
Is Pimafix OK for bettas?
Betta-fix and Prima-fix are risky to use with Betta because of the way they breathe. If overdosed, it forms a literal “oil slick” at the surface, and they begin ingesting it into their labyrinth organ. This can cause them to suffocate.
Can salt cure fungus in fish?
1 Tbsp Salt per 3 Gallons of Water
It’s used to fight mild cases of bacterial and fungal infection. Plus, it gently irritates the fish’s slime coat, causing the fish to make more beneficial mucus that can block some parasites and microorganisms from reaching its body.
Can I use MELAFIX all fish?
Use 5ml per 40L water every day for 7 days, after 7 days, change 25% water and continue treatment if necessary. Suitable for all Goldfish, Coldwater Fish, Temperate Fish and Tropical Fish.
Generally, it is fine to feed fish whilst they are undergoing a course of treatment, as long as they are still eating. However, always follow any specific instructions regarding feeding given on the label of the treatment, and do not be tempted to overfeed.
How do you promote healing in fish?
Treating the physical injury
The first thing you can do when you notice any of your fish is injured is isolating it in a quarantine tank. In the quarantine tank, the fish will find a de-stressing environment where there will be no fish to injure it further, and the wounds will heal at a much faster rate.
How long can a betta fish live?
2 – 5 years
Siamese fighting fish / Lifespan (In captivity)
How long does fish medicine take to work?
Fish that are already sick or injured are highly susceptible to fungal infections in dirty aquariums. API FUNGUS CURE fish remedy controls the spread of infection and works within 48 hours to clear up symptoms.