Fish Of Gold 2,297 Posted January 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Fish Of Gold said: I already have this on hand, http://www.thatpetplace.com/metro-plus-medication-3oz Or do I need to get the Seachem MetroPlex to use instead of this? Can you answer this question, if I can use the Metro+ I have, Or does it have to be MetroPlex. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arctic Mama 3,625 Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Just saw the one you linked - that looks good, but I'm not sure of the dosage instructions and can't see them on the label. Could you take a picture and post so I can be sure we get the right strength in tank? Edited January 18, 2017 by Arctic Mama 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fish Of Gold 2,297 Posted January 18, 2017 8 minutes ago, Arctic Mama said: Just saw the one you linked - that looks good, but I'm not sure of the dosage instructions and can't see them on the label. Could you take a picture and post so I can be sure we get the right strength in tank? Package Size 3.5 oz. Form Powder Treatment For Head & Lateral Line Erosion Treats up to 100 gal As A Bath: As a bath treatment for external metronidazole-susceptible, microbial diseases of marine and freshwater aquarium and pond fishes (e.g. hole-in-the-head and lateral line), use 1 capful (~9.7g) per 10 gallons of water. A partial or complete water change should be made just prior to beginning treatment and every 24 hours thereafter, followed by re-treatment. Any water used should first be conditioned with ULTIMATE or a combination of Liquid Buffered ClorAm-X and Stress-X to remove ammonia, chlorine and chloramines. Repeat the treatment every 24 hours for 5 to 7 days or until mortalities cease or healing of leasions occurs. If improvement is not noted within three (3) days, discontinue treatment and consider other therapy. Oral Treatment For Fish: For systemic (internal) infections, Metro+ can be fed mixed with fish food. Metro+ Medication is a highly effective and safe treatment for Hole-in-the-Head and Head and Lateral Line Erosion, targeting infected areas and replenishing the natural slime coat on the body of the fish to aid in recovery. Metronidazole is the active ingredient, and the powder medication may be used as a bath or as an additive to food for internal treatment. Ingredients: Metronidazole (2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-ethanol) (active ingredient); sodium cloride, synthetic polymers and a chelating agent 199158 5591 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arctic Mama 3,625 Posted January 18, 2017 Okay that will do, except for the longer duration (14 days). You're going to need one of the gram negatives too but you can begin the metro before one of those arrives. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fish Of Gold 2,297 Posted January 18, 2017 7 hours ago, Arctic Mama said: Okay that will do, except for the longer duration (14 days). You're going to need one of the gram negatives too but you can begin the metro before one of those arrives. Ok, I sent in my order for the meds this morning. I'll start the Metro+ today after his daily water change, Thank you to both of you for helping me so far! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fish Of Gold 2,297 Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) Ok I need help again, I'm in the middle of a water change right now and need to know if I'm supposed to change 100% of the water or can it be a 50% change? I've been doing 50% when I was just adding salt, but now that I add salt and the Metro+ is it 100%? The instructions just say "A partial or complete water change should be made just prior to beginning treatment and every 24 hours thereafter, followed by re-treatment." It doesn't say full or partial WC after adding the meds just says WC every 24 hours. Also If I'm allowed 50% change then do I add half the dose or do I still add a full dose? Full dose is one capful for every 10 gallons. Oh and another thing is that Dreamsicle is now laying on the bottom of the tank barely wanting to move today. Up until I added the Metro+ to his QT tank he has been active but now he's bottom sitting. Is he doing that because of the meds? When I was just adding the Epsom salt he would be very active chasing the siphon hose around the whole time during water changes, now he just pretty much just sits there in the corner on the bottom by the air stone. Edited January 19, 2017 by Fish Of Gold 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites