Killed a fish by accident

[dent20]

Temp wasn't a problem. I didn't have an air pump, but I didn't think the fish could run out of oxygen in an hour in five gallons of water. I wasn't going to leave him in there that long.

 

[Ullopincrate]

I'm thinking that based on what I have read that the fish was on his way out so to speak. I can not see melafix killing something so quickly. Aeration is a key factor. This needs to be understood but you didn't leave the fish in a bucket overnight without aeration or filtering did you?? If not this is probably not the cause of death. I have used both melafix and pimafix with success but it depends on if you are using them for the proper symptoms. Example: A bacterial or fungal infection that is too far gone cannot be blamed on mela/pimafix. Likewise there are limitations to what the products can do. Some bacterial and fungal infections are beyond the realm of what mela and pimafix are capable of.

 

[demjor19]

aquarium salt will do wonders aswell.

Amen! I use nothing but aquarium salt on my fish...

 

[dent20]

The fish wasn't on its way out. It was moving fine and otherwise healthy except for the marks on its face, which I was concerned was the start of hole in the head.

 

[Angler]

I agree that the Melafix did not kill your fish. I think it was the bucket that did it.

 

[dent20]

I agree that the Melafix did not kill your fish. I think it was the bucket that did it.

It's the same bucket I've been using for water changes for the past two years and that's all I use it for.

 

[swede]

sorry for your loss. honestly, melafix is sold at walmart, and that is the sole reason i won't treat fish with it. sounds crazy, and i cant get more clear with why but thats why i don't use it

 

[dent20]

I have to say, I don't know for sure that it was the melafix. Maybe he did run out of air, maybe something was wrong with him that I couldn't see, maybe something somehow contaminated the container I was using, but I don't think those were the problems. I appreciate all of the theories though. I am trying to learn from this experience.