think my male beta might be sick
Yes. There seems to be some anecdotal evidence, from all the forum posts I’ve read over the years, that the smell from Melafix irritates their labyrinth. This is also supported by the fact that API makes Bettafix especially for Bettas and it’s 1/10th the strength of regular Melafix so API must have some inside knowledge to this potential.
It doesn’t seem to affect all labyrinth fish though… I guess like some of us humans can handle strong smells and others can’t… I used to use that excuse at diaper changing times.. LOL.
API also makes a pond strength Melafix that is 10 times stronger than regular Melafix if you ever have enough tanks or ponds to warrant buying that. It’s not much more per ounce than regular melafix and could be used at 1/10th the dose.
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