d_golem Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 My CT male is was pretty roughed up during spawning and as a result lost almost half of its caudal and about 1/3 of its anal. Will the fins grow back to their former glory or will it only grow partially? Thx :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 probably just partially, and possibly a different colour. Somethimes they surprise you though and grow back exactly like they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_golem Posted May 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Hmm. Do you think melafix is the same bettafix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 The will grow back, but generally they never tend to look the same as they did unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I *think* bettafix is a watered down version of melafix. I've never used it though, so hopefully someone with first hand knowledge will either confirm or correct me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Yeah, I wouldn't buy Bettafix. I have never used it. My completely biased opinion prefers Melafix & Pimafix because you can dose larger amounts of water and other fish species at the same time. Bettafix is specifically marketed for Bettas and I don't like that, because it seems a bit dodgy to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_golem Posted May 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Thx guys. Do u think using Melafix & Pimafix at the same time increases the healing process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Pimafix is aimed at treating fungal infections, so probably not. Nothing to lose if you try it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halszka Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 From the inside cover of the Pimafex label: "Pimafex has been specially formulated to work in combinations with Melafix for a more effective treatment against stubborn diseases and to promote rapid healing" So I'd say yes, you can use them together but perhaps you don't need both. You said your CT has tattered fins, those will heal on their own - maybe add some Melafix (as far as I can tell it's tea tree oil - which has natural antibacterial properties) as a preventative for a few days until you can see regrowth on the fins but I wouldn't use both unless he actually had an infection. I've had great success just using Pimafex too with infections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I wish I could find some Pimafix!!! It seems the fungus fairies steal it all before I can get a hold of it here. Does anyone know a place in Brisbane that actually has it in stock? Cheers L :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_golem Posted May 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 You said your CT has tattered fins <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not tattered, but chopped off the female was kinda aggressive, being a plakat and all :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callatya Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 bettafix is about 1/10th the strength. there was some problem with people being unable to dose smal tanks with melafix so bettafix does away with that problem. It *may* be a slightly different species as last time I clecked Bettafix didn't have a scientific name on it, only the genus. Melafix and Pimafix are great together. I tend to use Pimafix over Melafix these days as it seems to work a bit quicker. I believe t has mild antibacterial as well as antifungal as I don't think I've had true fungus yet. they work wonderfully togeter, just dose both at full strength UNLESS the fish is havng respiratory issues, as if there is raw skin, it could burn the open area and make it worse. If he fish starts gasping, change half the water and adjust your dose for next time. For dosing, melafix and pimafix are about 2 drops/L (working from a 20 drop/mL dropper) but up to 5 drops can be used if it really is needed, like if you are treating infection rather than trying to ward one off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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