Product Information

API Melafix Natural Fish Bacterial Treatment – Helps Heal Torn Fins, Fin Rot, Tail Rot, Wounds & Damaged Tissue in Aquarium Fish

API Melafix is one of the world’s most trusted natural fish remedies, formulated with the natural extract of the Tea Tree (Melaleuca) plant. It is designed to help support the healing of bacterial infections, damaged tissue, open wounds, ulcers, fin damage, tail rot, and other external injuries commonly seen in aquarium fish.

Fish often develop bacterial infections following:

• Aggression from tank mates
• Fin nipping
• Transportation stress
• Poor water quality
• Handling injuries
• Net damage
• Aquarium accidents
• Stress-related disease outbreaks

API Melafix helps promote the regrowth of damaged fins and tissue while supporting the natural healing process. It is widely used by hobbyists keeping Bettas, Goldfish, Flowerhorns, Oscars, Discus, Angelfish, Guppies, Mollies, Cichlids, Koi, and many other freshwater and marine fish species.

Unlike harsh antibiotics, Melafix is based on natural Tea Tree extract and is often one of the first products hobbyists reach for when treating fin damage and external bacterial issues.

Why Aquarium Hobbyists Choose API Melafix

• Natural Tea Tree extract formula
• Helps treat fin rot and tail rot
• Supports healing of wounds and damaged tissue
• Helps promote regrowth of damaged fins
• Useful after aggression and injury
• Commonly used for bacterial infections
• Suitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums
• Safe for community aquariums
• Can be used alongside API Pimafix
• Trusted worldwide
• Made in USA

Common Problems API Melafix Helps Address

• Fin rot
• Tail rot
• Torn fins
• Split fins
• Damaged fins
• Missing scales
• Open wounds
• Red sores
• Ulcers
• Injury from fighting fish
• Damage caused by aggressive tank mates
• Recovery after transport stress

Dosage & Directions

Shake well before use.

1. Dose 5 ml (1 teaspoon) for every 10 US gallons (approximately 38 litres) of aquarium water once daily.
2. Continue treatment for 7 consecutive days.
3. After treatment, perform a 25% water change.
4. Treatment may be repeated if necessary.

For best results:

• Remove activated carbon from filtration during treatment
• Maintain excellent water quality
• Increase aeration if required

Suitable For

• Betta Fish
• Goldfish
• Flowerhorns
• Oscars
• Discus
• Angelfish
• Guppies
• Mollies
• Platies
• Tetras
• Community Aquariums
• Freshwater Aquariums
• Saltwater Aquariums

Country Of Origin USA

Expert Recommendation From Something Fishy

One of the most common causes of fish disease is untreated physical damage.

Small wounds, torn fins, and minor injuries can sometimes develop into more serious infections if left untreated.

At Something Fishy, API Melafix is frequently recommended for hobbyists dealing with fin damage, fin rot, wounds, aggression-related injuries, and bacterial tissue damage.

For best results, treatment should always be combined with excellent water quality, proper filtration, and regular water testing.