Another Company's product
We are not aware of any toxic interactions with other current major medications or products on the market, but we very strongly recommend against using other medications or treatments in conjunction with MetroPlex™, as this is likely to stress the fish. We also can't 100% guarantee any product that's not our own, but here's a few quick rules for using MetroPlex™ if you usually use a different brand for aquarium maintenance:
- Avoid using products that overlap in function. MetroPlex™ is sufficient to clear out an internal or external parasite all on its own; it is not necessary to use multiple antiparasitics at the same time, and may in fact be quite stressful to the fish. If your fish has both ich and a different and serious infection like columnaris, we'd recommend using a medicated food blend instead of mixing the second medication into the water.
- a. KanaPlex™ food blends clear out internal and external bacterial infections like columnaris (mouth rot), bloat, fin rot, and lesions. See the full instructions HERE.
- When in doubt, wait 48 hours. MetroPlex™ breaks down completely after 48 hours - if you need to dose another product and are concerned about possible product interactions, wait 48 hours and the MetroPlex™ should be completely exhausted.
- Do not use chemical filter media. Medias like carbon are capable of removing medications over time. When using medications, it is best to remove all chemical filter media. It is perfectly fine to leave the biological media as well as any sponges and pads in the filter though!
Seachem® Products
MetroPlex™ does not directly react with any of the other Seachem® products, but it is not recommended to use multiple medications or treatments at once if it is not absolutely necessary to treat multiple infections. For more information about combining medications, check out FAQ: Can I use the Seachem® medications together?
Also keep in mind that it is not recommended to make major alterations to water chemistry while using a medication, as this will likely stress the bacteria colonies. Products like buffers and mineral additives can be used to make major alterations to water parameters, and while it is fine to use them in a tank being dosed with MetroPlex™, care should be taken not to alter water parameters too quickly or too drastically.
Here's some Seachem® products that are medications
| KanaPlex™ | SulfaPlex™ | NeoPlex™ |
PolyGuard™ |
| ParaGuard™ | Cupramine™ |
It is possible to use some of these medications together if you are treating multiple distinct infections, but it is never recommended to use multiple medications unnecessarily.
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