{"product_id":"seachem-metroplex-5gm-antiparasitic-medication","title":"Seachem MetroPlex 5gm - Antiparasitic Medication","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.seachem.com\/img\/logo@2x.png?width=700\" width=\"200\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMetroPlex™ is an effective and safe treatment for several protozoan and anaerobic bacterial diseases of fish (\u003cem\u003eCryptocaryon, Hexamita, Ichthyophthirius\u003c\/em\u003e). It does not adversely affect the filter bed and is easily removed with carbon. It can either be dosed into the water or combined with Focus™ in a medicated food mix. It will treat both internal and external infections regardless of the delivery method. When used in a medicated food mix, it is excellent for treating parasites in tanks that contain invertebrates. MetroPlex is gentle and there little danger of overdosing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTypes of Infections Treated\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable style=\"min-width: 125px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eParasitic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFungal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacterial\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eViral\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMetroPlex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.seachem.com\/img\/checkmark.png?width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.seachem.com\/img\/checkmark.png?width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDosing in Water\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove all invertebrates - these are extremely sensitive to medication. Turn off UV filters, ozone filters, and remove chemical filtration like MatrixCarbon™ and Purigen™. Use 1-2 measures (included) per every 40 L (10 US gallons). Repeat this dose every 48 hours for up to 3 weeks or until symptoms disappear. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDosing in Food\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed the medicated food mix (recipe below) every day until the infection clears or up to 3 weeks. This medicated food can be refrigerated or frozen between feedings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 scoop MetroPlex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 scoop Focus™\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 tbsp food (preferably pellets or frozen food)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few drops of water if using a dry food\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo enhance palatability use with GarlicGuard™ or Entice™.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAfter Treating\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the treatment period is over, MetroPlex™ can easily be removed using activated filter carbon like MatrixCarbon™. It does not linger in the substrate or filter media of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActive ingredients: metronidazole (70%)Inactive ingredients: excipients (30%) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSizes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 g, 100 g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eCommon Fish Diseases Treatable with MetroPlex\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIch (White Spot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIchthyophthirius (freshwater) \/ Cryptocaryon (saltwater)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Looks like salt sprinkled on the fish’s body and fins. Usually accompanied by twitching, flashing, and other signs of stress and irritation. Several parasites are grouped under this name, but the symptoms are almost identical. Ich is among the most common infections of fish, and is entirely treatable with diligence and attention to water quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuggested Treatment Period:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 14-28 days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It is very important with this parasite to continue dosing for the full treatment period. A break in the medication allows the parasite to multiply and reinfect the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVelvet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiscinoodinium (freshwater) \/ Amyloodinium (saltwater)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Similar to Ich, but smaller and grey-gold. Most often seen in saltwater, but can occur in freshwater as well. Velvet is less common than Ich, but the treatment is almost identical. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuggested Treatment Period:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 14-28 days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Velvet is a photosynthetic parasite - it will help with treatment if you can turn off the lights while the fish are infected\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHole in the Head \/ Head and Lateral Line Erosion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpironucleus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Symptoms include a loss of color, erosion or lesions on the face, head, and body, and stringy white feces. This condition is often caused by an internal parasite, but factors like poor diet, poor water quality, and lack of trace elements will all contribute to this issue. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuggested Treatment Period:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In freshwater this condition is called Hole in the Head. Research your fish’s preferred diet and water chemistry to ensure they are being properly duplicated in the aquarium. Consider using a nutrient soak for the food to provide essential vitamins and nutrients to the fish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn saltwater this condition is called Marine Head and Lateral Line Erosion. It can be caused by an internal parasite, but more often these symptoms are connected to nutrient deficiencies or poor water quality. Duplication of the natural environment, proper filtration, and a nutrient-rich diet are all essential to curing this condition in saltwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThey’re not always on the fish!\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIch, velvet, and many other parasites spend a large portion of their life cycle as a cyst that is immune to medication and hiding in the substrate of your tank. Remember that you need to finish the full treatment even if you can’t see parasites on the fish any more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e0801\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem Laboratories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57223960002865,"sku":"zma1793407105347","price":6.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/0925\/7009\/files\/seachem-metroplex-5gm---antiparasitic-medication_1.jpg?v=1793407112","url":"https:\/\/canistersealfit.shop\/products\/seachem-metroplex-5gm-antiparasitic-medication","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}