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Anna Robinson Anna Robinson
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  • Posted on: 24/5/2011 18:26
Re: API test kit - Ammonia test issue #11
OK, Matt, I'll see what I can find out.
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  • Posted on: 24/5/2011 18:15
Re: API test kit - Ammonia test issue #12
Hi People

I've had a read through this thread, but I just want to be clear that I've understood it (I'm easily confused!). You're asking whether the ammonia test kits don't work at very high levels of ammonia, and simply turn a pale green, is that right? If so, I don't have experience of this myself but I'll check with one of the API technicians. Or do we think that Matt's test kit isn't working at all?
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  • Posted on: 8/5/2011 18:17
Re: Large white spots between 5mm - 10mm on pond fish #13
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What may be worth doing is yes put him back but add some API pond Melafix to help him recover and will keep stress down a little. Make sure you take the carbon out or that will just remove the Melafix.

Just to say Melafix is called Medi Bacter when it's for ponds.

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I once spent over ?70 on treatment for a hamster. Even the vet said I was mad, the first payment was 25 quid, to which she said something like, "you should just put this one down instead of paying that price. You could buy another 4 hamsters for that".

It's a good job doctors don't take the same attitude - humans don't cost anything!

I don't understand car talk so can't comment on that...
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  • Posted on: 23/3/2011 22:24
Re: I think after nearly a year my Nerites might be breeding!! #14
It isn't just the salt content, it's also feeding and caring for the minute veligers (snail larvae). The Nerites we commonly keep in our tanks produce veligers that grow up in the ocean, and it simply isn't possible to raise them in captivity.
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  • Posted on: 21/3/2011 11:01
Re: A word of caution when buying API test kits #15
That's true - each bottle of reagent has a Lot# printed on the bottle towards the top. The last four digits of this Lot# are the month and year of manufacture.

Nitrate test reagents last (unopened) 3 years from date of manufacture. None of the reagents last less than 3 years from manufacture date - some last 3, some 4, and some 5. So I wouldn't worry. API recommend that you discard bottles once they have been open a year though.
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  • Posted on: 13/3/2011 17:39
Re: Liver problem? #16
Yes, it doesn't harm invertebrates.
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  • Posted on: 9/3/2011 14:29
Re: Rena 40 Filter-how can I stop the noise ? #17
Ella, I consult for Mars Fishcare (Rena)- do you want me to pass this problem on to Rena customer services? They are much more knowledgeable than me about the mechanical stuff. Just PM me if you do or post here and I'll get it sorted for you.

Rena Crystal and API Crystal are the same, as it's all Mars. The name varies depending on what the product is designed for, so if you're using it in the Rena filter, the packaging will show the Rena logo to make it easier.

Crystal is a blend of ion-exchange resins, organic scavenger resins, and high-porosity activated carbon, so a sort of 'super-duper' carbon. The one that removes ammonia, nitrite and nitrate is Aqua-Detox (old name Nitra Zorb).
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  • Posted on: 12/2/2011 14:10
Re: Norman's bouyancy issues #18
I've PM-ed you again, Jelly.
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  • Posted on: 10/2/2011 19:17
Re: Norman's bouyancy issues #19
I'm sorry, I haven't read the whole thread - I would do normally but I am a bit pushed for time tonight - but I can shed some light on the Pimafix and Melafix issue.

Melafix comes in 4 sizes; 118ml, 237ml, 473ml and the massive 1.9 litre size. Pimafix only comes in 2, 118ml and 237ml. There are larger sizes of Pimafix made, but they are not generally available in the UK.

Some of the confusion arises because of pond treatments; Mars Fishcare do the equivalent products for ponds as well, under the company name of PondCare. In the States, API and all its brand names are so well known to the public that these pond products have the same names as their indoor versions - thus you have PondCare Pimafix. Here in Europe, as the names were less well known it was decided to change the name and make it one that described the product. Thus here in the UK you have PondCare Medi Fungus.

I can put links in to the websites showing what I mean if you wish but as that would be rather blatant advertising I won't unless asked.

The important thing is that, as long as you are treating in freshwater, the concentration of the product in the water will be the same BUT the concentration of the product in the bottle is not necessarily the same. So you mustn't add the same amount of product that you always do if you are using a smaller or larger size bottle - read the instructions and dose accordingly.

Regarding what ailments each product treats, this did cause a few headaches when the products were being marketed. The problem is that, as natural products, there is quite a bit of cross-over (many plant oils have both anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties). But the basic rule is, Melafix is the first choice for bacterial infections, and Pimafix for fungal. If the bacterial infection is severe or does not respond to Melafix, try Pimafix as well.

Differences between the way the UK and US websites describe these products simply reflects the fact that different people wrote them, who phased things in slightly different ways. The products themselves are the same. However, in other cases products may not be the same, as the US has different regulations etc to us, so it's usually best to read the website for your own country. For example, Goldy's link at post 32 is the US website - ours ends in .co.uk.

I hope that's useful.
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  • Posted on: 7/2/2011 19:33
Re: Melafix - a warning #20
Hi Folks

I post on this site for Mars Fishcare, who make Melafix. Psymon has PM-ed me about this issue and I've answered him. I won't post more here unless he wishes me to. The only thing I must say, for clarity, is that there is no warning on the bottle re pencilfishes or Bettas because tests have shown no evidence that this product causes problems with these species.
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