How long can you use this? I've been using this to treat my betta's fin rot for almost 3 weeks now, but I don't see any improvement! Please help!
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I would use this treatment for a week max. 3 weeks is a bit too long, I would recommend stopping the treatment and doing 1 or 2 50% water changed every day (remembering to use de-chlorinator for the tap water). Do not clean the filter at all and let some good bacteria build up cos those meds must have killed the filter by now!
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You need something else, this should have cleared it up already. Get some melafix. Also, if you could please give me the tank size, how many times a month you do water changes, and filtration information. He might not be able to get well if the tank is to small.
521900
I wouldn't use it longer than 8-10 days at a time. While it works really well, it does have an effect on the water that can only be removed with a water change. I would do a full water change, and ensure that the water is kept at about 78 degrees. Betas need heaters, unlike goldfish. I had a similar issue with my Beta, and she didn't seem to respond to the medicine. At the time, I did not have a heater. After buying a heater and doing a water change, her fins gradually healed over the course of several weeks, and her appetite improved considerably.
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All I know is that my rash on my chin was really bad plus the problem with in growing hairs and I started using the product and There was such an improvement within 4 weeks. I then did not use it as much as I thought I was cured...only to have the rash and in growing hair come back with a vengeance. I am going to keep using as it works!!!
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BACTERIA may not be completely purged as I understand the Process. Store plenty of H2O in the Frig. B4 U purge the next time. I know 24 hrs. seems excessive but avoid possible infection.
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I have only had my tank set up for a little over a month. It has one betta in it. Yesterday the filter died. Can't get it going again. I had to go out and buy a new filter to keep my fish happy. Now I have to find a light that will fit on the tank so I can get rid of that huge useless cube out of the middle.
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Hmmm try maybe a month. Definitely more than two weeks. But if you're consistent and eat healthy also you will notice a difference. I've used this before and it works. I messed up my thyroid medication and had a bald spot in front of hairline. You couldn't miss it. But I've been on this two or three weeks and it's started filling in. Also I recommend not coloring your hair till it's filled in pretty good. Don't want to mess up the hair follicles. Hope I helped you. Hair loss is frustrating. Good luck.
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You can keep using it, but read the instructions carefully, you're supposed to do a partial water change after a certain amount of use, then you can continue adding more to treat stubborn cases. But whether you continue using it should depend on whether disease is still present. If fins haven't regrown yet but aren't deteriorating further, they may just need more time, not necessarily more medication.
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I use this for my bettas..not just for conditioning the water, but when i breed them sometimes their fins get torn and this helps heal them and lowers the overall stress.
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I just checked on my bottle, it says: Expiration date: then there is nothing there, just blank space... Will share that i purchased this early summer when a stray cat appeared at my door with ringworm. all i can say about the product is that it seemed to keep the fungus from getting larger or spreading but it did not get rid of it....next i switched to a couple more pricey products and got similar results, then was told about an old home remedy of 1/2 water and 1/2 apple cider vinegar...almost instant results, Bodhi is laid back and although he did not like the smell, he did not fight being sprayed...I sprayed him once in the morning and once at night... the ringworm was totally gone in a week.... I just checked on my bottle, it says: Expiration date: then there is nothing there, just blank space... Will share that i purchased this early summer when a stray cat appeared at my door with ringworm. all i can say about the product is that it seemed to keep the fungus from getting larger or spreading but it did not get rid of it....next i switched to a couple more pricey products and got similar results, then was told about an old home remedy of 1/2 water and 1/2 apple cider vinegar...almost instant results, Bodhi is laid back and although he did not like the smell, he did not fight being... » Read More I just checked on my bottle, it says: Expiration date: then there is nothing there, just blank space... Will share that i purchased this early summer when a stray cat appeared at my door with ringworm. all i can say about the product is that it seemed to keep the fungus from getting larger or spreading but it did not get rid of it....next i switched to a couple more pricey products and got similar results, then was told about an old home remedy of 1/2 water and 1/2 apple cider vinegar...almost instant results, Bodhi is laid back and although he did not like the smell, he did not fight being sprayed...I sprayed him once in the morning and once at night... the ringworm was totally gone in a week.... « Show Less
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Hi - I responded to your question about your fin support in February. Please see my updated review on the water rocket, dated 4/18/2014 (if they publish it). If not, notify me and I'll send you a spare fin support part the company sent to me. Jim
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Yes! My fish had tail rot and was pretty much just floating around in the fishbowl. I used this for 2 weeks and his fins grew back bigger & brighter than before! The tank will get cloudy after a few drops and it smells like Vicks vapor rub but it is worth it!
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It is my understanding that koi and tetra are not compatible in the same tank for a variety of reasons. The missing/red fin could be an infected injury, in which case it is probably only a threat to the injured fish. Or it could be a fin-rot type infection, in which case there is the risk of infecting all the other fish. Either way, you need to treat the water right away. use the recommended dosage of Melafix for your size tank, and repeat the treatment for 6-7 days. The infected fish will either die or get better, but you will likely keep the other fish from getting sick. If you think it is a result of an injury, then adding a little pond salt also helps with the healing process. Good luck!
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In the beginning b4 adding water & fish is the best time. Dont forget to let it cycle for a couple months. I lost a few fish starting too soon & during my substrate swap to this.
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This pre-filter will definitely help. I have used it in the past to prevent my very tiny baby fish from getting sucked up by the filter, and it has always worked, I never found any babies swimming around in the filter (which actually happened to me once w/ some Cory catfish babies - before I put the pre-filter on). Plus, it provides an extra layer of filtration - you can reduce the times you change your main filter by cleaning out the pre-filter sponge regularly.
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I use that stuff every 3 months 1/3 of a bottle, now I augered my drain because mine had really backed up but I won't stop using this stuff, I haven't had to do anything else with the drain so I imagine it is killing all the roots from growing any further. It's definitely worth a try, I've got a friend within the family that does plumbing and he told me that is about the best on the market!
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Its certainly worth a try. Its all natural so it wont hurt your fish. Good luck!
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I do NOT immediately, you should see improvement over time. As to your other question, I keep the solution in my mouth from 5 to 15 minutes other reviewers have claimed longer 30 minutes. I hope this but it really comes down to you and what you prefer!
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We were gone for six weeks and returned to healthy plants. We tested the device for a two month period before we left and found it necessary to adjust the time and volume of water until we hit on the right amount of both. Hope it works as well for you.