{"product_id":"api-pimafix","title":"API Pimafix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA plant-based remedy gentle enough to dose straight into a reef.\u003c\/strong\u003e API Pimafix is a liquid remedy containing Bay Oil (Pimenta racemosa) at 1.0%, labelled by API to treat fungal infections — including cottony growths, and mouth or body fungus — and to support recovery from bacterial infections that cause fin or body reddening. It's sold here in 118 mL, 237 mL and 473 mL bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle declared active\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bay Oil (Pimenta racemosa) at 1.0%, transcribed from API's registered label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated safe for reef, invertebrates and live plants\u003c\/strong\u003e — API states it's safe for delicate freshwater and saltwater fish, reef aquariums with invertebrates, and live plants, and that it will not harm biological filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosed daily, not once\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5 mL per 10 US gallons (38 L) every day, with a 25% water change after 7 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost falls as the bottle grows\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3c per litre of treated water from the 118 mL bottle, down to 1c per litre from the 473 mL bottle, at current prices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with Melafix\u003c\/strong\u003e — API markets the two as a combination for infections with both a fungal and bacterial component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReproduced from API's registered label:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 5 mL per 10 US gallons (38 L) of aquarium water, once daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue daily dosing for 7 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 7 days, perform a 25% water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf signs are still present, treatment may continue — repeat the 7-day dosing cycle followed by a 25% water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring treatment, API recommends turning off the protein skimmer and UV steriliser, as both will pull the active ingredient back out of the water before it has a chance to work. In a saltwater system, watch for surface haze during dosing; an extra water change clears it if it forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive ingredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBay Oil (Pimenta racemosa), 1.0% (1 g per 100 mL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTreats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFungal infections (cottony growth, mouth and body fungus) and fin or body reddening from bacterial infection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL per 10 US gallons (38 L), once daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCourse length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 days minimum, then a 25% water change; repeat if signs persist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInvertebrate and plant safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLabelled safe for reef invertebrates and live plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBiofilter safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLabelled safe — will not harm biological filtration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCarbon, skimmer and UV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurn off protein skimmer and UV steriliser during treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack sizes sold here\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118 mL, 237 mL, 473 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFreight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need, and what does it cost per litre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle is dosed at the same rate, so the litres of water one bottle can treat through a full 7-day course scale directly with its volume. The larger bottles work out cheaper per litre treated:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. litres treated (single dose basis)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per litre treated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e886 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e237 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,779 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e473 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,552 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1c per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese figures are litres dosed per application at API's label rate, not a total volume across a whole course — a course that runs past 7 days uses more bottle with each additional day of dosing. Choose by tank size and how many courses you expect to run, not just by sticker price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater and saltwater fish showing fungal growth or bacterial fin and body reddening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef tanks and planted tanks, dosed directly per the label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse alongside API Melafix for infections with both a fungal and bacterial component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning a protein skimmer or UV steriliser at the same time — both strip the active ingredient out before it works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuman consumption or fish intended for food — the label carries a California Proposition 65 warning and is not intended for that use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for use in aquariums where fish will be eaten by people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off the protein skimmer and UV steriliser for the duration of treatment, and back on once the water change is done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-melafix\"\u003eAPI Melafix\u003c\/a\u003e — API markets the two together for infections with both a fungal and bacterial element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-stress-coat\"\u003eAPI Stress Coat\u003c\/a\u003e — for conditioning the water used in the 25% change after each 7-day course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-freshwater-master-multi-test-kit-5-in-1\"\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Multi Test Kit 5 in 1\u003c\/a\u003e — worth checking ammonia and nitrite on a tank that's sick enough to need treating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a consumable, so no manufacturer warranty period applies. That does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law: if the product is faulty, unsafe or not as described, you are entitled to a remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips as standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Pimafix safe for shrimp, snails and corals?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI labels it safe for reef aquariums with invertebrates and for live plants, unlike copper-based medications. As with any treatment, watch sensitive livestock closely during the first dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to remove carbon before dosing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI's label calls out turning off the protein skimmer and UV steriliser specifically; it does not separately mention carbon. Running carbon during treatment is likely to pull the active ingredient out in the same way a skimmer or UV does, so it's worth removing it for the course if you're running any.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat if my fish still show signs after 7 days?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI's label allows continued treatment: do the 25% water change after day 7, then repeat the daily dosing cycle if signs are still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I dose Pimafix and Melafix together?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI markets the two as a combination for infections with both a fungal and bacterial component. Follow each product's own label dose rather than combining the two doses into one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does my water look hazy after dosing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI notes this can happen in saltwater systems during treatment. 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