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Hoppy
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Mela fix instructions

Mela Fix instructions.....

This is the instructions for using Mela fix....It can be purchased at any /fish/pet shop in the fish supply section and some walmarts..... Its also available on line...

Please only use this once talking to other experienced keepers.....Its not a cure all...

Its an antibacterial and works as a natural antibiotic and anti-fungul... It does help with some parasites but not all..
If things are caught early it can do wonders....

Mela Fix use instructions

Mela - fix

Its an all natural medicine (made with tee tree oil).

You use it at 1/2 the dosage on the bottle (that goes for any meds for the frogs that are meant for fish).
It’s very strong.

1) I measured 4 ounzes of de-chlorinated/treated water.
2) I warmed it in the microwave for 15 sec., just to barely warm it. (use a ceramic dish)
3) Then I took a toothpik and dipped it in the mela-fix twice and stirred the water. You should just be able to smell it in the water.
4) Then I got my frog and made him sit in for only 1 minute.
5) Then hold him to dry and place back in his tank.

Repeat this for 7 days.

This can be repeated only after a 2 week break in between.

Also if frog is small tip some water away after adding Mela Fix... They should be able to sit comfortably..

The frog should be dipped when quiet and at the same time each day or close to....The less stress the better...

But please print off for your files.

HOPPY

06/10/07 06:56am

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Message To: Hoppy In reference to Message Id: 1312452

Mela fix instructions

Any new members should have Mela Fix in their med box for their froggies...Do not buy pima fix its not the same!

HOPPY

06/20/07 08:46am

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Message To: Hoppy In reference to Message Id: 1325954

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06/22/07 05:39pm

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Message To: Hoppy In reference to Message Id: 1329595

Mela fix instructions

bumb :)

06/22/07 08:14pm

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Message To: ILoveGreen In reference to Message Id: 1329874

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06/23/07 01:23pm

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Mrs. froggie
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Message To: ILoveGreen In reference to Message Id: 1330680

Mela fix instructions

thnks 4 the info, hoopy,. i’m seeting up my hospital tank right now. i have a non wet paper towel, a small water dish and a ciplle of good sticks.

06/28/07 10:33am

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Mrs. froggie
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Message To: Mrs. froggie In reference to Message Id: 1337439

Mela fix instructions

& right now he is taking a.. poopy! lol.

06/28/07 10:46am

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Message To: Mrs. froggie In reference to Message Id: 1337453

Mela fix instructions

good to hear :)

06/29/07 05:46pm

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Mrs. froggie
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Message To: ILoveGreen In reference to Message Id: 1339569

Mela fix instructions

Today is his 4th day on melafix, his sores on his leg r getting smaller and look like scabes.

07/02/07 05:23pm

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Message To: Mrs. froggie In reference to Message Id: 1343169

Mela fix instructions

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07/03/07 12:06am

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Mrs. froggie
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Message To: Froggy&Gribbit In reference to Message Id: 1343641

Help!

what do i do now, the 7 days r u. his leg is still swollen.

07/05/07 05:51pm

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Hoppy
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Message To: Mrs. froggie In reference to Message Id: 1347069

Help!

Sorry, No Message.

07/27/07 09:44am

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07/30/07 06:51pm

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Message To: Lizard_lady In reference to Message Id: 1381156

Mela fix instructions

bump for newbies....

HOPPY

08/16/07 08:54am

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Message To: Hoppy In reference to Message Id: 1405664

Mela fix instructions

Sorry, No Message.

08/24/07 07:03am

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Abrienna
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Message To: Hoppy In reference to Message Id: 1312452

Mela fix instructions

Would you recommend this for other animals, say turtles?? (I keep frogs and turtles.)

08/25/07 09:48pm

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Message To: Hoppy In reference to Message Id: 1312452

Mela fix instructions

is this used only for parasites... i am not seeing signs of a parasite ( like the smell you mentioned)

08/26/07 12:33am

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Hoppy
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Message To: Birdseed In reference to Message Id: 1419517

Mela fix instructions

Mela fix is like a natural antibiotic....Its made from Tee tree oil. So would help heal bacterial, fungal, and some common parasite overload like those that come forth under stress conditions.. (all amphibians carry a certain amount of natural parasites...when stressed they can overload their system)

Other more destructive parasites like tape worms or not the normal cycle of parasites it would only help heal wounds caused by but not rid the parasite itself...For these type of parasites a parasitic med would be needed from a vet... The same goes for some bacterial infections like red leg...still worth a try but cure for red leg is doubtful unless caught early...

Mela ifix s inexpensive and no risk to a frog to use so worth trying first....If the frog worsens and parasites are already expected a stronger med would be reccomended. Usually if a member posts a sick post on here members will help in support and decisions on the appropriate meds to help....

Sorry I don’t know on Turtles without some research...turtles do not handle even parasite meds well so would have to check on tee tree oil with them. It is a fish med so safe for fish... But I would not like to say its safe without checking my research first.

If you need this for a sick turtle please let me know and I will see what I can find for you....

HOPPY

08/26/07 06:03pm

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Message To: Hoppy In reference to Message Id: 1420279

Mela fix instructions

Hoppy - I don’t have a sick turtle, so there’s no rush. It’s just such great information to have, and I was just wondering if it couls also be applied to my turtle, should the need arise.

08/27/07 02:43am