Kanaplex reef safe?
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Not really and best in a separate tank as it will affect inverts and some coral. Focus is a binder and not needed as Kanaplex is easily absorbed by fish
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Kanaplex is not an oral medication. You should not dose it orally either way. "
Is KanaPlex safe for reef tanks?
KanaPlex™ is an antibacterial medication that can be stressful to plants and invertebrates (corals, mushrooms, shrimp, crabs, etc.) if it is used directly in the water. It should not be used in the water of tanks that contain plants or invertebrates for this reason"
Is KanaPlex safe for reef tanks?
KanaPlex™ is an antibacterial medication that can be stressful to plants and invertebrates (corals, mushrooms, shrimp, crabs, etc.) if it is used directly in the water. It should not be used in the water of tanks that contain plants or invertebrates for this reason"
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As the others said, kanaplex should not be dosed orally, as it can be toxic in the wrong dose. The whole idea of just mixing any medication with focus needs to be done properly, it is not as simple as some people make it out to be:
Proper Dosing of Medicated Foods
Proper Dosing of Medicated Foods Jay Hemdal c. 2020 Oral medications are an excellent way to target internal diseases of fishes. Marine fish absorb aquarium water, so in certain cases, they “drink” enough medication from the water to effect a cure. However, freshwater fish actively export...
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