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API FIN & BODY CURE Freshwater Fish Powder Medication 10-Count Box

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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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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.

Flukes

Hole in the head

Ich white spot fish diseasse

subclinical parasitic infestation

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.

API Melafix 16 oz. bottle API Pimafix 16 oz. bottle API Fin & Body Cure box API E.M Erythromycin box API Super Ick Cure 16 oz. bottle API Aquarium Salt 33 oz.
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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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
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,222 ratings

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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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Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
3,222 global ratings

Customers say

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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11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

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

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

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

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

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

58 customers mention35 positive23 negative

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

35 customers mention14 positive21 negative

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

25 customers mention9 positive16 negative

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

6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

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

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

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

On the fence...
3 Stars
On the fence...
The product seemed to work with the first dose, which is 2 days of adding the powder. Fish definitely feels better, but when we did the water change and added the second dose I started noticing that there was more blood in her fin, and on her back near her tail... Bumps on the fin, as well as peeling skin near her tail... So I called the fish store near me and they said to do a 50% water change instead of 25% and put the carbon filter in. Already noticed improvement in the Fin and tail by diluting the treatment... Frankly I used less than what was called for on both doses. Concerned about overdosing.. also when they said the treatment causes water to turn this slightly yellow, her water was more like a dark brown, which was concerning too... Still having some issues, but doing better, so I'm going to use a different medication that was suggested to me... So as I said, I'm on the fence because she is doing a little bit better, but that seemed to stop at a certain point, and created more issues externally.. the photo I submitted shows the color of the water now which is quite a bit lighter than it was. This is the color of the water after a 50% water change and using a carbon filter... I have a feeling it's going to be a long time before the water color gets back to normal...
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