Kanaplex reef safe?

[jorgeeandreess]

Hey guys question, food with focus and Kanaplex is reef safe?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hey guys question, food with focus and Kanaplex is reef safe?

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

 

[MnFish1]

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"

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Hey guys question, food with focus and Kanaplex is reef safe?

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

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