On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 15:23:27 -0400, Robert MacCara
wrote:

Unfortunately the old fellow didn't make it.
We are ready if this kind of thing happens again, though.
Thanks for all the words of advice.

Nice tanks Rob, and sorry to hear he didn't pull through.

It never hurts to have a bottle of Melafix and Pimafix either. I know
they are "all natural", and smell like rotten tea leaves, but I've had
super great success with both products and always have a bottle or two
(or three) handy.


From the web:

PimaFix is a natural botanical remedy made from Pimenta racemosa (West
Indian Bay) oil, providing unique active compounds, which harmoniously
work together to attack fish diseases. The active compounds found in
Pimenta racemosa not only provide many different modes of action, but
also eliminate the possibility of the development of resistant strains
of disease-causing organisms. Until now, most antifungal medications
resulted in unsightly water discoloration throughout the course of
therapy....

MelaFix heals open wounds & abrasions, treats fin and tail rot, eye
cloud, mouth fungus and promotes regrowth of damaged fin rays &
tissue. Will not adversely affect the biological filter, alter the pH,
or discolor water. Safe for reef aquariums and live plants. For use in
fresh or salt water....