Where to get Metro in Sydney ? Eastern Suburb area, I have problem finding this medicine. Ladyred said local vet got it, but my local vet never heard of this medicine. Does SLS got this medicine? I havent checked!
Just want to re confrim, that this medicine treat discus that has not been eating for days, right ??
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Wed Jun 01, 2005, 07:34 AM #1San Merah Discus
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Where to get Metro in sydney ?
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Wed Jun 01, 2005, 07:35 AM #2San Merah Discus
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What is the full name of this medicine? Just "Metro" ?
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Wed Jun 01, 2005, 07:39 AM #3Wrigglers
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the full name is metronidazole and cames in 200 or 400Mg tablets
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Wed Jun 01, 2005, 07:41 AM #4Eternal Moderator
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Metronidazole, also known as Flagyl.
A broad spectrum antibiotic.
Treat at the rate of 250mg per 40 litres of water, TWICE daily for three days. Do a 30% waterchange inbetween doses.Thirty-five years keeping and breeding discus, and I'm still learning :P
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Wed Jun 01, 2005, 07:57 AM #5Wrigglers
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i got metro but i got it in the liquid
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Wed Jun 01, 2005, 08:15 AM #6San Merah Discus
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Why does aquarium shop dont have this ?
Only vet got this ?? But my local vet dont have this
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Wed Jun 01, 2005, 08:46 AM #7Wrigglers
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Iam pretty sure its a controlled drug thats why you can only get it from a vet or docter
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Wed Jun 01, 2005, 12:59 PM #8San Merah Discus
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is this the best medicine to treat not eating discus ?
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Wed Jun 01, 2005, 04:48 PM #9Eternal Moderator
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Darth, some people have used the liquid, but it gave them problems with their water quality. Ask your mum if she can get you 400mg tablets instead. If you need to treat your fish, I can give you the full instructions then.
Originally Posted by Darth_discus
Dr.V - what other symptoms is your fish showing, other than not eating.
Metro or Flagyl can only be obtained by a prescription from a medical doctor, or from a vet. Your vet will be able to get it for you, but he may want to see the sick fish first. Sometimes they will accept a photograph of the fish as proof.
If you are simply not able to get Metro, then a product called Tri Sulphur should be available from an aquarium shop. It's marketed under different brand names, and will also help with the treatment of Hexemita.Thirty-five years keeping and breeding discus, and I'm still learning :P
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Wed Jun 01, 2005, 10:07 PM #10San Merah Discus
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other than not eating, it also shows that there are sore of "dent" on the body, like skinny fish. Is this Hexemita ladyred ?
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