Will it harm plants? Yes, MELAFIX is completely safe with invertebrates such as snails and shrimps. It will not harm the biological filter – the bacteria in the biological filter are quite different from those that are found on the fish. It will not harm plants.

How safe is MELAFIX?

MELAFIX has been tested and found to be safe in reef aquariums containing invertebrates, such as live corals and anemones. Treating with MELAFIX will not harm the biological filter in freshwater or saltwater aquariums. MELAFIX is harmless to live aquarium plants.

Does MELAFIX make water cloudy?

The use of Melafix for success in treating fish is well known. … When Melafix is exposed to elevated temperatures, it may turn cloudy in the bottle.