{"product_id":"metro-hikari","title":"Metro+ | Hikari","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHikari Metro+™ Fish Medication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari Metro+™ is a professional-strength powdered fish medication formulated with \u003cstrong\u003emetronidazole\u003c\/strong\u003e to treat a variety of protozoan and internal infections in freshwater, saltwater, and pond fish. Designed for both \u003cstrong\u003ebath treatments and medicated food\u003c\/strong\u003e, Metro+™ provides a versatile and highly effective solution for some of the most challenging fish diseases, including \u003cstrong\u003eHole-in-the-Head (HITH)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHead and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many metronidazole medications, Metro+™ also contains a proprietary slime coat replacer that helps support healing of damaged skin and scales while treatment is underway. Whether you're caring for discus, cichlids, tangs, angelfish, or other freshwater and marine species, Metro+™ delivers targeted treatment while remaining gentle on fish when used as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains metronidazole, a proven anti-protozoal medication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective against Hole-in-the-Head (HITH) and HLLE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be used as a bath treatment or mixed with food for internal infections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a synthetic slime coat replacer to support healing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater, saltwater, and pond fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks systemically to target internal 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