Seachem MetroPlex 5g – Antibacterial & Antiparasitic Treatment for Fish

🧪 Product Overview

Seachem MetroPlex 5g is a professional-grade medication for treating internal parasites and bacterial infections in freshwater and marine fish. Its active ingredient, metronidazole, is effective against infections like hole-in-the-head, hexamita, gill diseases, and some protozoan and anaerobic bacterial pathogens. MetroPlex is gentle, reef-safe when used in food, and does not interfere with the biofilter, making it ideal for both hospital and display tanks.

✨ Key Features and Benefits

• Dual-Action Formula – Treats internal parasites and bacterial infections
• Highly Effective – Works against hexamita, ich, hole-in-the-head, and gill diseases
• Safe for Display Tanks – Will not affect the biological filter when used properly
• Reef-Safe in Food – Can be used in reef aquariums when administered via food
• Compatible with Seachem Focus – For targeted food-based dosing in sensitive setups

📦 What’s Included

• 1x Seachem MetroPlex 5g container
• 1x Measuring scoop for accurate dosing

🛠️ How to Use

Water Dosing:

1. Remove chemical filtration like carbon or Purigen.

2. Dose 1 scoop per 10 gallons (40 L) every 48 hours for up to 3 doses.

3. Turn off UV or ozone sterilizers during treatment.

Food Dosing (Reef-Safe Method):

1. Mix 1 scoop MetroPlex with 1 scoop Seachem Focus + 1 tbsp of food.

2. Add a few drops of water if using dry food.

3. Feed once daily for up to 3 weeks or until symptoms disappear.

4. Store any leftover medicated food in the fridge or freezer.

📐 Specifications

• Active Ingredient: Metronidazole (70%)
• Size: 5g container
• Form: Fine powder
• Compatibility: Freshwater and saltwater aquariums
• Safe For: Fish, reefs (in food), biological filtration

✅ Conclusion

Seachem MetroPlex 5g is a trusted and flexible treatment for internal fish infections and parasites. Its effectiveness, safety, and compatibility with food dosing make it a valuable tool in any aquarist's disease management plan—especially when quick, reef-safe action is required.