jbru70 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 My sailfin tang split its dorsal fin in a couple places and I was wondering if Melafix is safe for my corals? I have softies and LPS. And if it is safe for my corals.......how will it affect my skimmer? Should I just let it heal naturally????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I have used Melafix with softies with no problem and I know people use melafix as a dip for corals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbru70 Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Wow thanks for the speedy reply.....lol. Im hesitant to add anything. I did a 20% water change yesterday(the reason the tang freaked and hurt itself in the first place) so I think I will give it a day or two and see if it heals itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Wow thanks for the speedy reply.....lol. Im hesitant to add anything. I did a 20% water change yesterday(the reason the tang freaked and hurt itself in the first place) so I think I will give it a day or two and see if it heals itself You're welcome and I think that is a wise approach. The time I used Melafix was when the fish had marine velvet and were not doing well but I agree it's better to wait and see if it heals on its own. It most likely will. I have had fish lose parts of their fins to tank mates when they were working out their territories and they have healed up just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Agreed. I would wait and see. If it turns red, white, grows anything, frays, then treat. Clean water it should be ok. Turn skimmer off if treated. Remove carbon and uv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbru70 Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Thanks to both of you for your advice. I will update with its progress Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 i will vouch for melafix as well. as mvp said really keep an eye on it because secondary bacterial infections are very common in wounds on fish and usually are the aiding factor in death to alot of sick fish. luckily it sounds like your fish is not hurt very badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbru70 Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 Torn Dorsal Fin(UPDATE) My sailfin tang has almost completely healed without adding anything. Theres alot to be said about clean water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 That's great to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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