"Pure tree oil"

[George&Ade]

Hi.Ive been recommended using "pure tree oil" as a natural remedy for "fishy ailments"before using the "normal fish treatments".
Basically,i believe my fish are showing signs of "ich" and was tempted to give it a go.
Has anyone here ever tried this oil?

 

[wuvmybetta]

It usually comes in the form of Melafix = melaleuca tree oil. Melafix is very,very diluted. The net content of tree oil in Melafix is 001.0% . PURE tree oil can be purchased from a health food store but you must dilute it quite a bit before adding it to your tank.

 

[CFC]

I use pure tea tree oil to make a home made melafix by mixing 10ml of tea tree oil to 100ml of distilled water, this is a good med for treating minor wounds caused by fighting in the tank and preventing infections from taking hold.
However i can see no benefit to using it for treating ICH as its properties are anti bacterial and will not touch parasitic lifeforms.

 

[George&Ade]

Thank you wuvmybetta........i have actually prchased some of the pure tree oil.
Was just wondering if anyone had used it before

 

[wuvmybetta]

Keep in mind what CFC has said, it's really of no use with ich,but it will help to tone down their itchyness

 

[George&Ade]

Ah i understand CFC.
Yep i think you may be right.
O.K....think ill begin treatment with the "proper stuff" then..many thanks to you both