Myxazin = Maracyn2????

[Mulla]

Hi all

I've been to the LFS on the weekend and tried to acquire some Maracyn 2 for a possible bacterial infection on a tail fin (same case as previous thread where Melafix didn't work).

Unfortunately I think Australia doesn't have Maracyn 2. I could try mail order from the US but shipping would cost a small fortune. I was recommended Myxazin. Is that similar to Maracyn 2?

I tried searching for the ingredients of Myxazin but I can't find any info on it. I only managed to find out that Maracyn 2 contains Minocycline. Has Myxazin got the same thing in it? Anyone has any experience with either of these meds?


Thanks in advance

[wetmanNY]

If it's the bacterial/fungal erosion we usually call "finrot"-- why not simply apply warmth and salt?

[Mulla]

Well, the problem is, I'm not too sure myself it its finrot. I've tried the Melafix for 14 days (2 cycles) and still not sign of improvement. I've stopped treatment for 2 days now and it's not getting any better or worse.

No other fish is getting the symptoms.

I just thought if there's a bacterial infection inhibiting its regrowth so I might give Maracyn 2 a shot.

[Mulla]

Anyone??

[kveeti]

This page has info on myxazin, as well as info on other medicines (Maracyn 2 is not listed):
http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/aquainfo/disease_8.html

According to http://www.bettasrus.com/products/maracyn2.htm maracyn 2 contains 10 mg minocycline, which doesn't seem to be the ingredient in myxazin.

Can't be of much more help, sorry.

[Mulla]

Thanks kveeti for the links. I guess it's unfortunate that there's no indication of the contents of Myxazin. I suppose they would work in a similar way since their 'advertised' effects are fairly similar. Think I might just have to stick to Myxazin since I can't find Maracn2 in Australia

[feylind]

Ahhhh im having this problem too! cant find it anywhere in Sydney!

[SubRosa]

Myxazin is similar to Super Ich Cure by API. It contains formalin, malachite green and acriflavine. Acriflavine is an anti-fungal, malachite green and formalin are anti- protozoal with some antibiotic activity. Not the best substitute for Maracyn II. If you can find any Sulfa-based antibiotic such as Triple Sulfa for fish or Bactrim for people you have a much better substitute.