{"product_id":"seachem-neoplex-broad-spectrum-antibiotic-fish-treatment","title":"Seachem NeoPlex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem NeoPlex\u003c\/strong\u003e is a broad-spectrum antibiotic powder built to treat the most common bacterial infections in both freshwater and saltwater fish. It works against external infections like fin rot, columnaris, mouth fungus, and eye cloud, and can be combined with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-focus-fish-treatment-5g\"\u003eSeachem Focus\u003c\/a\u003e to deliver the medication internally through food. Browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/medication\"\u003eaquarium medications\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat It Treats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHemorrhagic septicemia, dropsy, and secondary infections from injury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFin and tail rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColumnaris and mouth fungus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye cloud and popeye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGill disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacterial slime coat disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Hobbyists Use NeoPlex\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoth fresh and salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e One bottle covers your freshwater community tank and your hospital-tank saltwater fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with Focus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to be food-bound with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-focus-fish-treatment-5g\"\u003eSeachem Focus\u003c\/a\u003e for internal delivery, which is the most effective way to dose a still-eating fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHospital-tank friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dose in a quarantine or hospital tank to protect biofilter and inverts in your display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted brand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seachem's reputation for accurate dosing, clean ingredients, and consistent results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Dose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn water (bath treatment):\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 mg (one measure) per 10 gallons every 24 hours. Maintain treatment for 5 days or until symptoms clear, whichever is sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn food (internal treatment, preferred for active feeders):\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix 5 measures of NeoPlex with 1 measure of Focus into the desired weight of food. Re-feed daily as long as the fish eats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove activated carbon and other chemical filtration during treatment. Run fresh carbon and perform a 20 percent water change after the course is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSeachem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAntibiotic powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNeomycin sulfate (broad-spectrum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; saltwater fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNo, treat in a quarantine or hospital tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-focus-fish-treatment-5g\"\u003eSeachem Focus\u003c\/a\u003e — food binder for internal delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-metroplex-0-2oz\"\u003eSeachem MetroPlex\u003c\/a\u003e — rotate or stack for protozoan coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-kanaplex-fish-treatment\"\u003eSeachem KanaPlex\u003c\/a\u003e — gram-negative bacterial coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e — for the post-treatment water change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/medication\"\u003eAll aquarium medications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it kill my biofilter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike most aquarium antibiotics, NeoPlex can stress nitrifying bacteria. Treat in a hospital tank or watch ammonia and nitrite closely if you must dose the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe with inverts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Snails, shrimp, and other inverts can be sensitive to neomycin. Move them out before treating, or use a hospital tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know it is working?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExternal symptoms (fin damage, cloud, slime) should start to stabilize within 2 to 3 days. If the fish is still actively eating, the food-bound Focus method delivers the antibiotic directly to the infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with MetroPlex or KanaPlex?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, hobbyists commonly stack NeoPlex with MetroPlex (and Focus) to cover both bacterial and protozoan infections in one treatment course.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48324361355483,"sku":"682","price":8.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_6236914c-c524-4e11-8ca6-a5fe3353f493.png?v=1772717542","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-neoplex-broad-spectrum-antibiotic-fish-treatment","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}