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API FIN & BODY CURE Freshwater Fish Powder Medication 10-Count Box
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Brand | API |
Item Weight | 0.04 Kilograms |
Item Form | Powder |
Target Species | Fish |
Allergen Information | Gluten Free |
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- Contains one (1) API FIN and BODY CURE Freshwater Fish Powder Medication 10-Count Box
- Treats body slime, eye cloud, fin and tail rot, open red sores, gill disease, and hemorrhagic septicemia
- Causes slight discoloration of water that can be fixed by adding activated charcoal
- Use only in freshwater aquariums
- Use daily for four days when symptoms of bacterial diseases appear
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Value for money | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.8 |
Sheerness | 3.5 | — | 5.0 | — | 5.0 | — |
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target species | Fish | Fish | Fish | Fish | Fish | Fish |
liquid volume | 0 gallons | 5 gallons | 500 milliliters | — | 100 milliliters | — |
form | Powder | Tablets | — | Liquid | Liquid | Powder |
weight | 0.04 kilograms | 0.63 ounces | 1.15 pounds | 0.4 ounces | 4.2 ounces | 0.2 pounds |
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Fungal Infection• Whitish cottony tufts or patches appear on the mouth, skin and fins of tropical fish, goldfish and koi. • We recommend API PIMAFIX. |
Fin And Tail Rot• Fins appear ragged and split. Disease can progress until fins and tail are completely eroded. • Secondary fungal infections commonly occur. • We recommend API MELAFIX (or BETTAFIX if you have a betta fish), or alternatively PIMAFIX or FIN & BODY CURE. |
Dropsy and Malawi Bloat• Fish develop a bloated appearance due to accumulation of fluid in the body cavity. • Scales may appear to stick out from the sides of fish. • In advanced cases, fish lose the ability to swim and may float upside down. • We recommend API MELAFIX (or BETTAFIX if you have a betta fish) or PIMAFIX, or alternatively FIN & BODY CURE. |
Bacterial Hemorrhagic Septicemia• Fish show blood streaks in the fins and body. • We recommend API MELAFIX (or BETTAFIX if you have a betta fish), or alternatively PIMAFIX or FIN & BODY CURE. |
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Eye Cloud, Body Slime• Eyes develop a whitish haze and/or protrude from the head. • Hazy or slimy patches appear on the bodies of fish. • If infested with parasites, fish may scratch on objects in the aquarium and exhibit rapid breathing. • We recommend API MELAFIX (or BETTAFIX if you have a betta fish), or alternatively PIMAFIX or FIN & BODY CURE. |
Open Red Sores• Fish exhibit open red sores on the body. • We recommend API MELAFIX (or BETTAFIX if you have a betta fish), or alternatively PIMAFIX, E.M ERYTHROMYCIN or FIN & BODY CURE. |
Mouth Fungus - Saddleback Disease• Raised, gray patches are observed on the fins and mouth areas of fish. • Live bearers, such as guppies and mollies, develop grayish patches on their backs, giving rise to the name “saddle back disease.” • Infected areas may develop into red ulcers and infect the gills, causing rapid loss of fish. • We recommend API MELAFIX (or BETTAFIX if you have a betta fish) or PIMAFIX, or alternatively E.M ERYTHROMYCIN or FIN & BODY CURE. |
Bacterial Gill Disease• Fish will scratch against objects and appear listless. A grayish film may form on the body. • Rapid breathing in fish may be accompanied by gasping at the surface of the water, or the fish sitting on the bottom of the aquarium. • Gills undergo severe damage, leading to suffocation and death. • We recommend API MELAFIX (or BETTAFIX if you have a betta fish), or alternatively PIMAFIX, E.M ERYTHROMYCIN or FIN & BODY CURE. |
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Flukes/Parasitic Worms• Most parasitic worms are not visible without the aid of a microscope. Fish will scratch against objects and appear listless. A grayish film may form one the body. • Rapid breathing in fish may be accompanied by gasping at the surface of the water, or the fish sitting on the bottom of the aquarium. • Gills undergo severe damage, leading to suffocation and death. • We recommend API GENERAL CURE. For secondary or fungal infection, use MELAFIX (or BETTAFIX if you have a betta fish) and PIMAFIX together. |
Hole-In-The-Head Disease (Hexamita)• The most obvious symptom is the pitting and erosion of skin and muscle tissue around the face of the fish. This erosion appears to be a symptom of the parasite's presence in the intestinal tract, not on the surface of the fish. • Many fish exhibit poor appetite, weight loss and nervousness; without proper treatment, death ultimately results. • We recommend API GENERAL CURE |
Ich (Ichthyophthirius)• Early symptoms of this infection in fish include darting in the aquarium and scratching against the gravel and ornaments. • Fish exhibit labored breathing and may remain at the water's surface, near filters and aeration devices. • White spots may or may not be visible on the fish. • We recommend API SUPER ICK CURE along with API AQUARIUM SALT |
Subclinical Parasitic Infestation• Fish may scratch on objects in the aquarium. • Slimy skin may develop on fish and fins may be clamped. • Labored breathing may be observed. • We recommend API SUPER ICK CURE along with API AQUARIUM SALT. |
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Fin And Tail Rot | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Use in combination with medications | ||
Dropsy and Malawi Bloat | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Use in combination with medications | ||
Bacterial Hemorrhagic Septicemia | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Use in combination with medications | ||
Eye Cloud, Body Slime | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Use in combination with medications | ||
Open Red Sores | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Use in combination with medications | |
Mouth Fungus - Saddleback Disease | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Use in combination with medications | |
Subclinical Parasitic Infestation | Melafix & Pimafix used together | Melafix & Pimafix used together | ✓ | Use in combination with medications | ||
Ich (Ichthyophthirius) | ✓ | Use in combination with medications | ||||
Fungal Infection | ✓ | Use in combination with medications | ||||
Bacterial Gill Disease | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 4.94 x 0.75 x 5.25 inches; 1.45 ounces
- Item model number : 17P
- Date First Available : May 2, 2017
- Manufacturer : Mars Fishcare
- ASIN : B06XDFJ5XN
- Country of Origin : USA
- Best Sellers Rank: #5,173 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
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API FIN & BODY CURE Freshwater Fish Powder Medication treats bacterial disease, internal and external, in fish, including fin & tail rot, bacterial gill disease, hemorrhagic septicemia, open red sores, and body slime and eye cloud. Each box contains ten packets of this freshwater fish treatment. This medication will cause a slight discoloration of water which can be easily removed by adding activated carbon to the filter. For best results, dose according to the directions on the product label. API FIN & BODY CURE Freshwater Fish Treatment should only be used in freshwater aquariums. With API Aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For over 50 years, API has been creating innovative, research-driven solutions that make it easier to care for your fish and aquarium. API Aquarium Treatment Supplies are designed to work in conjunction with each other to provide best results to control algae, promote healthy bacterial growth and help control and cure fish diseases and conditions such as ich and fin rot. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. With API, you can spend more time admiring your fish, and less time scrubbing your tank. Make sure to use all products as directed in order to ensure the best results.
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Customers like the value and ease of use of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention it's a good product at a great price. However, some customers report that the water turns darker and has a soapy appearance. They also dislike the foaminess. Opinions are mixed on quality, performance, and color.
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Customers find the aquarium pond water treatment super easy to use and worth the small amount of trouble. They also say it's a great product and worth an investment.
"This was easy to use, unfortunately i think my fish had a more severe ailment and although i think there was some improvement during use, his..." Read more
"Super easy to use. Here is two weeks ago when I realized he was having fin issues and and today. The difference in the fish. Amazing!!!" Read more
"...the filter running but it all eventually cleans up & is worth the small amount of trouble in the end." Read more
"Easy to use, does exactly what it says." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the aquarium pond water treatment. They say it's a good product at a reasonable price.
"It’s is a good value for the money" Read more
"Great price and worked great. My fish are much better after treatment" Read more
"Great buy" Read more
"Perfect price and easy to measure out for tank...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention that it works fast and produces results quickly. Customers also appreciate that the product was delivered in a timely fashion and that the instructions are easy to follow.
"This worked quick on my fish with result visibly after 24hrs." Read more
"This was fantastic and easy to use. My fish were treated in no time. The instructions were very easy to follow." Read more
"Corrected fin and tail rot. Item exactly as described. Delivered in a timely fashion." Read more
"Great product, works fast" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the aquarium pond water treatment. Some say that it works great, is easy to use, and does exactly what it says. However, others say that the product is horrible, unusable, and defective.
"...I keep this on hand to help our fishies recover immediately. Magical stuff." Read more
"...Then a fin got this gross stuff on it and white spots. Took photos and went to Petsmart and the fish expert gave me a diagnosis and what to do...." Read more
"...and I put in the first dose, and my betta was fine, no issues and he didn’t get stressed or anything...." Read more
"Works exactly as stated. Buy with confidence." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the aquarium pond water treatment. Some mention that it helps their fish get to better health, while others say that it killed their fish.
"...'s on me for not reading the fine print, but this product is toxic to snails and plants. I assume if it kills snails, it would also kill shrimp...." Read more
"My fish tolerated the medicine well, and although they survived, the tail fin did not visibly regenerate during the treatment, nor even after a month..." Read more
"...Don't put back the filter media. Bacteria lives in filter media and the infection can come right back along with the filter. Throw it out...." Read more
"...Used this as directed and no more fish loss!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the aquarium pond water treatment. Some mention that it cures the fin rot and encourages new fin growth, while others say that it turns the water reddish/purple, yellow, or has a rust colored tint.
"...I’ve completed the treatment now but one of them still appears to have a bit of fin rot still so I plan on doing another dose tomorrow if it’s still..." Read more
"...The white of their fin rot disappeared so quickly! I keep this on hand to help our fishies recover immediately. Magical stuff." Read more
"...noticed his tail and some of his body Turing white and that his Gil’s were very red and irritated looking...." Read more
"...The foam turned yellow, the water turned yellow. I got worried so I did a small 2 gallon water change and scooped up the foam just in case...." Read more
Customers are not happy with the cloudy appearance of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention that the water turns darker, a kind of green brown, and the eyes of their fish euthanized still had cloudy eyes.
"...With the charcoal filter element out as instructed, the water turns darker, a kind of green brown, and an abundant light brown foam forms on the..." Read more
"...Fair warning, it does make the water look awful...." Read more
"...and dirty foam on the entire surface of the water and the water turned a dark brown color; although this did not seem to bother the fish, there were..." Read more
"...The one with clouded eyes I euthanized still had cloudy eyes...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the foaminess of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention that it leaves an oil slick of bubbles across the top, and the surface of the water gets frothy. Some say that even just one dose made their tank a brown thick foggy mess.
"This powder is tough to dissolve, and once it does, it leaves like an oil slick of bubbles across the top...." Read more
"...is normal for meds, but it just kept getting more, and more, and more foamy. The foam turned yellow, the water turned yellow...." Read more
"...Even just one dose made my tank a brown thick foggy mess, and it will kill your beneficial bacteria...." Read more
"...dissolve but after adding it again as per directions the surface of the water got frothy and it left a residue...." Read more
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1. Most people don’t read the instructions.
2. Even the instructions need some tweaking.
3. You can get better results with less work.
Firstly. The instructions say that for every 10 gallons, you need to add 1 (one) packet. So, with some quick math, if you have a 2 gallon tank, you should split 1 packet into 5 parts. And put each dose in as 1/5th, not a whole packet. 1/5th per 2 gallons you have.
Now; I took out my filter cartridge (you leave this out for 5 days your fish takes the doses), and I put in the first dose, and my betta was fine, no issues and he didn’t get stressed or anything. I added the second dose early in the AM. By the afternoon, that’s when I took out 25% of the water to give new water. Then I gave him the third dose the next morning; no problems. And then finally, on the last day, I gave him the 4th dose in the AM, then flipped 25% of his water in the PM. Finally adding my filter cartridge back into the filter.
I did this because I realized how mucky the medicine seems to make the water and I had the mind frame where adding too much or having too much is worse than being under a little bit. It seems that a lot of reviews with bad experiences look to have too much in the tanks (from looking at their photos and comparing the result I got).
That being said though; was this some great, magical cure? Well, no.
It didn’t hurt my betta at all! If anything, yes, I think it helped his gills a little bit but after trying another product that is actually a water conditioner, I realize that this product is kind of a hand full for what it is. And that even better results can be achieved without the fuss that these give you.
The product I now use, that brought my fish back from the dead after rescuing him from a dirty container, is actually also by API, and it’s the “Stress Coat +”, the bottle says it makes tap water safe and protects fish; but seriously, if your fish is in need, go find that product instead. Same company, different label. The cap has a 1ml measure at the bottom of the cup. So same deal, 1ml per 2 gallons.
Good luck!