Using Melafix

[Gryz]

I am using melafix in my tank, my new small FoxFace Lo, has what looks like "Fin-Rot".

The directions say dose for one week...while doing everyday this week, should I turn off my skimmer?

Also my wrasse has not taken a liking to the first dose of medicine for my Rabbitfish. He is hiding and was breathing rapidly. Though I just checked on him just now and is breathing slower :-D

Should I continue medicating?

[kg]

You might want to remove the fish and treat it separately in a QT tank. Do you QT new additions? Melafix is a good product. I'd turn off the skimmer and remove any carbon as well. Good luck!

KG

[Gryz]

Yes, he was in QT.

I don't have a big enough QT for the other fish, so I was just wondering if the med will harm the uninfected fishes.

[Sugar Magnolia]

Yes, definitely turn off the skimmer. Otherwise it'll go nuts.

[Gryz]

Thanks, he is looking better and everyone is getting along now.

Also, I have tried feeding my Rabbitfish, but my trigger and wrasse get to the seaweed first. Should I put a tank divider in there to let him eat by himself?

[marshalrckman]

No i wouldnt use a devider,when you git ready to feed,spot feed him instead of letting the food floeat around,but the only thing i would be worried about spot feed is the triggers teeth and the rabbit fish' venomous spines