Metronidazole

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  1. Stephan Coetzer

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    Hello, where would one buy pure metronidazole? i know it is metroplex's main component but im looking for pure Metronidazole. thanks
     
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    Flagy antibiotic tablets.
     
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    Stephan Coetzer

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    available to buy over the counter?
     
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    It's available at any pharmacy but you would need a prescription as its scheduled.
     
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    I get mine from vets office
     
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    I've used one 500mg tablet per 75L.
     
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    Will this cause the tank to have to cycle again? And did you mean Flagyl?
     
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    Yes flagyl. If there is a high dosage then I would assume so but I did not notice a spike in ammonia due to a loss of beneficial bacteria. I got the tablets from a family member who uses 40 tablets to treat his koi pond which is about 3000L.
     
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    Why do you need Metro?
    What are you wanting to treat?
     
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    I have discus with hexamita, been trying 2 weeks to resolve it with alternative methods but still no success so im left with Metro.
     
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    When I kept Discus I treated with Metro to deal with flagellates
    It didn't affect the filter.
     
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    Yes Hexamita is a Flagellate
     
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    Flagyl/ Metronodazole, does not kill your biological filter and you dont need cycle the tank
    It does cause a slight yellowish tinge to the water which goes away with a water change

    You can ask your vet or pharmacist if he know you well, they usually help you
    Good luck with the Discus
     
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    Thanks everybody for the info, it was actually allot easier to get than i thought.
     
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