{"product_id":"api-melafix-8-oz","title":"API Melafix 8 oz — Melaleuca Bacterial Treatment Aquarium Reef Safe - API","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAPI Melafix 8 oz — melaleuca-based bacterial treatment for aquariums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAPI Melafix 8 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural anti-bacterial treatment based on melaleuca (Australian tea tree) essential oil. Formulated to treat fish bacterial infections — torn fins, white mucus, open wounds, mild fungal issues — without harming corals, invertebrates or beneficial filter bacteria. Economical 8 oz size for small tanks or one-off dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Melafix brings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural bacterial treatment — melaleuca essential oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef safe — no risk to corals, invertebrates or filter bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreats: torn fins, open wounds, white mucus, mild fungal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEconomical 8 oz (237 ml) size for one-off cures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose per the bottle chart (typically 5 ml per 10 US gal).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat daily for 7 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo a 25 % water change at the end of the course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove activated carbon during treatment — it absorbs the active ingredient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: API\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 8 oz (237 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: natural anti-bacterial treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: freshwater and marine reef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy get this from ReefSolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/api-melafix-16-oz\"\u003eAPI Melafix 16 oz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — larger size for bigger tanks or frequent cures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/api-freshwater-master-test-kit\"\u003eAPI Master Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — monitor parameters during treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aquaforest-carbon-1l\"\u003eAquaforest Carbon 1 L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — activated carbon to put back after the cure to strip residual active.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs API Melafix really reef-safe for an SPS tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at the recommended dose — no harm to corals or invertebrates. Remove activated carbon during the cure and put it back at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long is a Melafix course?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 days of daily dosing, then a 25 % water change and put the activated carbon back in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40432240230571,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/products\/17628.jpg?v=1627242240","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/api-melafix-8-oz","provider":"Aquarium ReefSolution inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}