MetroPlex – Seachem

Product details

MetroPlex – Seachem is a water treatment medication from Seachem designed to treat certain protozoan and anaerobic bacterial diseases of fish. It is commonly used against conditions associated with organisms such as Cryptocaryon and Ichthyophthirius (often referred to as “ich”), as well as Hexamita. In practical aquarium use, it is dosed into the water according to the label directions and is intended to be used as part of a disease treatment plan for affected fish.

Features:

• Targets several protozoan and anaerobic bacterial diseases of fish, including Cryptocaryon, Hexamita, and Ichthyophthirius
• Contains metronidazole
• Does not adversely affect the filter bed and can be removed with carbon
• Little danger of overdosing when used as directed
• Dosing uses measures (each about 100 mg) and can be repeated until symptoms disappear
• Label guidance recommends turning off UV, ozone, and chemical filtration during treatment

Specifications:

• Active ingredient: Metronidazole (MetroPlex – Seachem)
• Typical dose (from label guidance): 125 mg per 10 gallons
• How to dose (measure guidance): Use 1–2 measures (each about 100 mg) for every 40 L (10 gallons); repeat every 2 days until symptoms disappear
• During treatment (recommended): Turn off UV, ozone, and chemical filtration
• For feeding (label guidance): Blend 1 measure with about 1 tablespoon of frozen food paste; to minimize loss during feeding use with Focus
• Package size and coverage: 5 g / 0.2 oz (treats 2,000 L / 530 US gallons)