{"product_id":"seachem-metroplex","title":"Seachem Metroplex","description":"\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seachem.com\/focus.php\"\u003eFocus™\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 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. \u003cspan\u003eMetroPlex™ is appropriate for treating a variety of protozoan and anaerobic bacterial diseases of fish. Below are some of the more common diseases treatable with MetroPlex™. Be aware that many diseases and infections share similar physical and behavioral symptoms, e.g. clamped fins, lesions, loss of appetite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive ingredients: metronidazole (70%) Inactive ingredients: excipients (30%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosing in Water\u003cbr\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\n\u003cp\u003eDosing in Food\u003cbr\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\n\u003cp\u003e1 scoop MetroPlex\u003cbr\u003e1 scoop Focus™\u003cbr\u003e1 tbsp food (preferably pellets or frozen food)\u003cbr\u003eA few drops of water if using a dry food\u003cbr\u003eTo enhance palatability use with GarlicGuard™ or Entice™.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Treating\u003cbr\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","brand":"Rays Tank","offers":[{"title":"5g","offer_id":47841187266725,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7551\/4533\/files\/3GIa6RKA.png?v=1779220008","url":"https:\/\/www.raystankusa.com\/products\/seachem-metroplex","provider":"Rays Tank","version":"1.0","type":"link"}