Description

NeoPlex is a broad spectrum antibiotic effective against most external infections of both marine and freshwater fish. Used as directed, NeoPlex will not discolor the water or damage the filter bed. It is well tolerated by invertebrates, although delicate species may be stressed.

Types of Infections Treated

Directions

Dosing in Water

Remove all invertebrates – these are extremely sensitive to medication. Turn off UV filters, ozone filters, and remove chemical filtration likeMatrixCarbonandPurigen. Use 1 measure (included) per every 8 L (2 US gallons). Repeat this dose every 7 days to a maximum of 3 weeks. This will treat external bacterial infections.

Dosing in Food

Feed the medicated food mix every day until the infection clears or up to 1 week. This will treat internal bacterial infections. This medicated food can be refrigerated or frozen between feedings.

• 1 scoop NeoPlex
• 1 scoopFocus
• 1 tbsp food (preferably pellets or frozen food)
• A few drops of water if using a dry food

To enhance palatability use withGarlicGuardorEntice.

After Treating

When the treatment period is over, NeoPlex&tradel can easily be removed using activated filter carbon likeMatrixCarbon. It does not linger in the substrate or filter media of the tank. Remove with carbon before turning on UV.

Active ingredients: neomycin sulfate (43%) Inactive ingredients: excipients (57%)

Sizes

5 g, 100 g

Common Fish Diseases Treatable with NeoPlex

Fin Rot

Bacterial infection

Fins appear shredded, frayed, or decaying. Fin Rot is frequently mistaken for damage from fin-nipping fish. Contrary to the name, this is actually caused by bacteria, not fungus.

Suggested Treatment Period:

Dose in the Water 1 week

Special Considerations

Fin Rot is often found as a secondary infection (thats an infection that started because the fish was already sick). Make sure to check for additional infections.

Bacterial Lesions

Bacterial Infection

Open wounds or sores on the body or tail of the fish. Bacterial lesions appear on the body or tail of the fish. They often look like an open wound, sore, or deterioration of the skin and flesh of the fish.

Suggested Treatment Period:

Dose in the Water 3 weeks

Special Considerations

Bacterial lesions often start due to wounds on the fish, either from travel or from residence in a tank of aggressive fish. Using an antiseptic likeStressGuardwill help to prevent this.

Mouth Rot

Columnaris

Damaged fins, ulcers and yellowish patches on gills, tissue on head and mouth eaten away. This infection appears gruesome, but is entirely treatable. It is common to see fungus-like tufts around the face and mouth in addition to deterioration of tissue. It is essential to catch this disease early to prevent long-term damage.

Suggested Treatment Period:

Dose in the Water 1 week

Special Considerations

Mouth Rot is very contagious. If possible, remove the infected fish to treat separately in a hospital tank.

Bloat

Symptom of internal infection

Fishs belly appears swollen and may have trouble swimming. If the scales stick out, this is called Dropsy and is better treated withKanaPlex. Bloat is often caused by intestinal infections, but can also be a symptom of internal parasites or damage to the fishs liver.

Suggested Treatment Period:

3 weeks or until fungus clears

Special Considerations

Bloat is a relatively common and easily treated condition in fish. If left alone, though, it can eventually develop into Dropsy, which is much more difficult to treat. NeoPlex is very effective against bacterial infections of the intestines, but if the infection spreads to other parts of the body, we recommend treating withKanaPlex.

A quick note about bacterial infections!

Most bacterial infections appear in conjunction with poor water quality or another infection (called a primary infection). Do a water test to ensure your water quality is still good and do water changes if necessary to improve your water quality before treating with a medication.