API BETTAFIX Antibacterial & Antifungal Betta Fish Infection and Fungus Remedy 50ml Bottle

small size good for fish who are ill

Worked well for my beta.

My betta fish had been bitten by my puffer fish and I wanted to ensure she would see a full return to health. By introducing this to the tank it offered some reassurance and I am seeing her return to her normal self.

I can't massively comment on it's effectiveness as I am having trouble with my betta still. Initially showed signs of fin rot hence why I added this treatment but also now showing signs of white spot so I have had to drain the water and add white spot treatment. Quite a small bottle for the price and the quantity that you have to add so would only recommend really using in a hospital tank or a emergency situation unless you have a large fish keeping budget. It smells a lot of tea tree oil but it didn't seem to cause the fish any distress. I thought instructions were pretty clear and overall easy to use. The colour of the water wasn't Effected by adding the product.

Just seems to be leaf from the ingredients. You can add these anyway. Worth a try as he has a tiny spot. Not sure what it is but didn’t want anything too chemical. Expensive.

My fish had an eye that was popping out of its socket and this stuff cleared it up within a few days , definitely recommend

Here's a breakdown of the key points: * Active Ingredient: Bettafix contains Melaleuca (Tea Tree Oil), specifically cajeput oil at a 0.2% concentration. It is marketed as an all-natural antibacterial remedy for issues like fin rot, ulcers, and open wounds. Some sources state that Bettafix is essentially a diluted version of Melafix. * The Main Safety Concern: The primary worry revolves around the betta's labyrinth organ. Bettas are anabantoids, meaning they have a specialized organ that allows them to breathe atmospheric air from the surface. There are concerns that the tea tree oil in Bettafix can coat or irritate this sensitive organ, potentially impairing the fish's ability to breathe and possibly leading to suffocation. * Reported Issues: Some aquarists and sources strongly advise against using Bettafix (or Melafix) for bettas due to the risk to the labyrinth organ. There are anecdotal reports and reviews where users believe the product harmed or killed their betta, even when used at recommended or half doses. * Counterarguments & Claims of Safety: * The manufacturer (API) markets Bettafix as safe and specifically designed for bettas when used according to instructions. * Many user reviews report positive outcomes, stating that Bettafix helped heal their betta's fins or injuries effectively. * Some suggest that problems may arise from improper use, such as overdosing or using the product in already poor water conditions, rather than the product being inherently toxic when used correctly. * Effectiveness: Some experienced fishkeepers feel that Bettafix is not a particularly strong medication and may be ineffective for serious infections, suggesting other treatments might be better. Its main purported benefit is mild antiseptic action and slime coat support. Conclusion: While Bettafix is marketed as safe for bettas and some users report success, there is a documented potential risk associated with its active ingredient (tea tree oil) interfering with the betta's labyrinth organ. Many experienced keepers advise against its use due to this risk, recommending alternatives such as: * Maintaining pristine, heated, and filtered water conditions (often the best first step for healing). * Aquarium salt baths (for certain external issues). * Other specific medications targeted at the diagnosed illness, if necessary. Because of the potential risk to their breathing apparatus, using Bettafix on bettas is often considered controversial and warrants caution.

I little drop of this if the fish look down picks them up