API BETTAFIX Antibacterial & Antifungal Betta Fish Infection and Fungus Remedy 50ml Bottle

My betta fish had been bitten by my puffer fish and I wanted to ensure she would see a full return to health. By introducing this to the tank it offered some reassurance and I am seeing her return to her normal self.

I bought this after many Betta owners recommended it to me as a must-have for any potential issues with my fish. Luckily, I haven't had to use it yet, but I feel confident knowing I have it on hand if needed. It’s always good to be prepared, and based on the recommendations, I trust that it will do the job perfectly when the time comes.

Good

I can't massively comment on it's effectiveness as I am having trouble with my betta still. Initially showed signs of fin rot hence why I added this treatment but also now showing signs of white spot so I have had to drain the water and add white spot treatment. Quite a small bottle for the price and the quantity that you have to add so would only recommend really using in a hospital tank or a emergency situation unless you have a large fish keeping budget. It smells a lot of tea tree oil but it didn't seem to cause the fish any distress. I thought instructions were pretty clear and overall easy to use. The colour of the water wasn't Effected by adding the product.

Did what it said on the box. It helped heal an injured fish.

Here's a breakdown of the key points:* Active Ingredient: Bettafix contains Melaleuca (Tea Tree Oil), specifically cajeput oil at a 0.2% concentration. It is marketed as an all-natural antibacterial remedy for issues like fin rot, ulcers, and open wounds. Some sources state that Bettafix is essentially a diluted version of Melafix.* The Main Safety Concern: The primary worry revolves around the betta's labyrinth organ. Bettas are anabantoids, meaning they have a specialized organ that allows them to breathe atmospheric air from the surface. There are concerns that the tea tree oil in Bettafix can coat or irritate this sensitive organ, potentially impairing the fish's ability to breathe and possibly leading to suffocation.* Reported Issues: Some aquarists and sources strongly advise against using Bettafix (or Melafix) for bettas due to the risk to the labyrinth organ. There are anecdotal reports and reviews where users believe the product harmed or killed their betta, even when used at recommended or half doses.* Counterarguments & Claims of Safety:* The manufacturer (API) markets Bettafix as safe and specifically designed for bettas when used according to instructions.* Many user reviews report positive outcomes, stating that Bettafix helped heal their betta's fins or injuries effectively.* Some suggest that problems may arise from improper use, such as overdosing or using the product in already poor water conditions, rather than the product being inherently toxic when used correctly.* Effectiveness: Some experienced fishkeepers feel that Bettafix is not a particularly strong medication and may be ineffective for serious infections, suggesting other treatments might be better. Its main purported benefit is mild antiseptic action and slime coat support.Conclusion:While Bettafix is marketed as safe for bettas and some users report success, there is a documented potential risk associated with its active ingredient (tea tree oil) interfering with the betta's labyrinth organ. Many experienced keepers advise against its use due to this risk, recommending alternatives such as:* Maintaining pristine, heated, and filtered water conditions (often the best first step for healing).* Aquarium salt baths (for certain external issues).* Other specific medications targeted at the diagnosed illness, if necessary.Because of the potential risk to their breathing apparatus, using Bettafix on bettas is often considered controversial and warrants caution.

This stuff is great and works on all my fish to keep them healthy (not just the betta) but I just wish it was bigger! This bettafix assumes the betta tank is really much too small to keep any fish in, judging buy the amount of product needed per litre. My betta tank is 20l (which I think is still quite small) and I had to use the whole bottle. With that in mind, I think it is very expensive for one use... But it does work!

We have a large tank so was only able to carry out 2 treatments; our Betta’s fins are looking better already. Will definately order again