Seachem Kanaplex

Seachem Kanaplex

Seachem Kanaplex is a broad-spectrum, kanamycin-based fish medication for freshwater and marine aquariums. It is intended for aquarists treating a range of fungal and bacterial fish diseases, including external conditions and internal infections where fish may refuse food.

Key Benefits

• Broad-spectrum medication for fungal and bacterial fish diseases.
• Used for conditions including popeye, cloudy eye, fin rot, mouth rot, dropsy and haemorrhagic septicemia.
• Absorbed through the skin and gills, so ingestion is not required.
• Can be used in a medicated food mix for feeding situations.
• Does not adversely affect the aquarium filter bed.
• Can be removed from the aquarium with carbon after treatment.

Suitable For

• Freshwater aquariums.
• Marine aquariums.
• Fish showing signs associated with fungal or bacterial infections, such as clamped fins, lesions or loss of appetite.

How to Use

• Remove all invertebrates before treatment, as they are extremely sensitive to medication.
• Switch off UV filters and ozone filters.
• Remove chemical filtration, including carbon and Purigen, before dosing.
• For severe infections, two treatment rounds may be carried out back-to-back only if fish show no signs of stress at the end of the first round.

Dosage

• Use 1 included measure per 20 L (5 gallons).
• Repeat the dose every 48 hours.
• Do not exceed 3 doses per treatment round.

What's Included

• Seachem Kanaplex medication with a dosing measure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Seachem Kanaplex be used in freshwater and marine tanks?
Yes. Seachem Kanaplex is for use in both freshwater and marine aquariums.

What fish conditions is KanaPlex used for?
It is used for fungal and bacterial fish diseases, including popeye, cloudy eye, fin rot, mouth rot, dropsy and haemorrhagic septicemia.

Do fish need to eat KanaPlex for it to work?
No. The medication is absorbed through the fish’s skin and gills, making it useful where fish are refusing food. It can also be used in a medicated food mix.

How often should I dose Seachem Kanaplex?
Dose 1 measure per 20 L (5 gallons), repeating every 48 hours to a maximum of 3 doses.

Should I remove activated carbon and Purigen before treatment?
Yes. Remove chemical filtration such as carbon and Purigen, and switch off UV and ozone filters before dosing. Carbon can be used to remove the medication after treatment.

Is KanaPlex suitable for aquariums with invertebrates?
Remove all invertebrates before treatment, as they are extremely sensitive to medication.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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