More Melafix Questions

[bckrazy]

Honestly, IMHO, frequent water changes, salt and IAL if you can get ahold of it has worked *much* better for me than any medication! With torn fins, I change 1 gals every 3 days (100%) and add a large piece of Indian Almond Leaf and a pinch of salt. Small tears heal within a week, more severe ripping/missing scales (like on your girl) heal completely in less than a month. I've had bad experiences with Melafix, even with a tiny dose! =) but do what works for you. No matter what, the most important issue you deal with is avoiding fin rot on torn fins - fin rot is caused almost solely by dirty water, so keep the water sparkling clean, and salt will help with preventing infections.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Honestly, IMHO, frequent water changes, salt and IAL if you can get ahold of it has worked *much* better for me than any medication! With torn fins, I change 1 gals every 3 days (100%) and add a large piece of Indian Almond Leaf and a pinch of salt. Small tears heal within a week, more severe ripping/missing scales (like on your girl) heal completely in less than a month. I've had bad experiences with Melafix, even with a tiny dose! =) but do what works for you. No matter what, the most important issue you deal with is avoiding fin rot on torn fins - fin rot is caused almost solely by dirty water, so keep the water sparkling clean, and salt will help with preventing infections.

Okay, so I SHOULD change it more than the bottle says...?