Kanaplex – Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic for Freshwater & Saltwater Aquariums

Protect your fish with Kanaplex, a powerful and trusted antibiotic designed to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in both freshwater and marine aquariums. Whether you're dealing with fin rot, dropsy, internal infections, or septicemia, Kanaplex delivers fast, effective treatment while remaining safe for most aquarium ecosystems.

Formulated with Kanamycin, Kanaplex works internally and externally, making it one of the most versatile medications available for aquarium hobbyists.

Key Features

• Broad-spectrum antibiotic with Kanamycin as active ingredient

• Effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria

• Works in freshwater and saltwater aquariums

• Can be used in water or mixed with food for internal infections

• Safe for use in planted and reef aquariums (when used correctly)

• Does not significantly impact biological filtration

• Ideal for quarantine and hospital tanks

Benefits

• Treats fin rot, tail rot, dropsy, septicemia, and internal infections

• Penetrates deep tissue for fast internal treatment

• Helps prevent disease spread in community tanks

• Easy to dose with clear instructions

• Can save fish that other medications fail to treat

• Reduces mortality during bacterial outbreaks

Care & Usage Guide

Dosing (Water Treatment)

Add 1 level scoop per 5 gallons of aquarium water.
Repeat every 2 days for up to 3 doses.

Food Soak (Internal Treatment)

Mix Kanaplex with food using a binder (like Seachem Focus) for targeted internal treatment.

During Treatment

• Remove carbon and chemical filtration

• Maintain normal water flow and aeration

• Lights can remain on

• Best used in a quarantine or hospital tank

Ideal For Treating

• Fin rot / Tail rot

• Dropsy

• Septicemia

• Popeye

• Internal bacterial infections

• Mouth rot

• Ulcers and wounds

Why Choose Kanaplex?

• One of the strongest fish-safe antibiotics available

• Trusted by professional breeders and aquaculture facilities

• Works when many other medications fail

• Suitable for both beginner and advanced hobbyists

• Highly effective in emergency disease situations

Important Notes

• Not effective against parasites or fungal infections alone

• Do not overdose – follow directions carefully

• For best results, treat early at first signs of illness

• Always remove carbon before dosing