Will Melafix hurt my Firebelly Newt?

[phaedraeos]

i want to treat my 50g with melafix due to a wound on the tail of one of my fish, but i just got my newt a couple of weeks ago and i'm not sure how the melafix will affect him. should i half the dose, not treat at all, or will he be ok with a dose at full strength?

 

[sandtiger]

It's safe for fish without scales, inverts, soft corals and plants. I imagine it's also safe for amphibians. It's a shame the bottle does not say.
Depending on the wound though, you might not need to treat at all. I have to admit that I hardly ever treat things like scrapes or ripped fins. If I did with the fish I have I would go through it faster then fish food.

 

[DeLgAdO]

i want to treat my 50g with melafix due to a wound on the tail of one of my fish, but i just got my newt a couple of weeks ago and i'm not sure how the melafix will affect him. should i half the dose, not treat at all, or will he be ok with a dose at full strength?

noooooooooooooo! do NOT use it on that newt!

 

[sandtiger]

According to the sources I read in a brief google search Melafix should be safe for amphibians. www.reptiledepot.com even sells the stuff and markets it for turtles and amphibians
http://www.reptiledepot.com/newprod.html

And I found this...don't know how trust worthy the source is though.

With the new millennia has come a new age in medications, not only for humans but animals as well: homeopathic remedies. Although in its early stages this path seems quite promising. One such product is called MelaFix by Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Inc. MelaFix is an all-natural, herbal remedy for the treatment and prevention of many common diseases; primarily anti-bacterial but treats minor cases of fungus. Sold and marketed for fish, this product has been used effectively for amphibians as well. And unlike the above mentioned chemical medications, MelaFix and herbal products are safe, non-toxic and contains NO chemicals. These products have been used when introducing new additions to the habitat, or during transportation as a preventative measure to help alleviate stress, however I am a firm believer in "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" Therefore I do not recommend the use of any medication herbal or non as a preventative measure. This can, in the case of caudates (newts and salamanders) cause more harm than good.

In response to the controversy surrounding the use of MelaFix on amphibians, although it has taken many months collecting data and contacting the company I am satisfied now more than ever that MelaFix is as safe as stated and tested. This product contains only 1% Meleluca oil and 99% inert ingredients (herbs), further diluted by 10 gallons of water and when used as directed poses no threat to the safety of amphibians. For complete details about the MelaFix experiments, lab reports and other data please feel free to email me.

http://newt150.tripod.com/health.shtml

You could always just remove the newt during the treatment if you're worried. I'm sure you have some kind of container you could keep it in on a temporary basis. I would definantly encourage you to do some searches for yourself though and decide from there.