Discus X Hexa X is a high-purity metronidazole-based treatment specifically designed to eliminate internal protozoal and flagellate infections, most notably Hexamita (the cause of Hole-in-the-Head disease).

When to Use Hexa X

It is the primary choice for "wasting" diseases or when fish show internal distress symptoms, such as:

• White Stringy Feces: A classic sign of internal flagellates.
• Hole-in-the-Head (HITH): Pits or lesions forming around the head and lateral line.
• Loss of Appetite: Fish that "spit out" food or stop eating entirely.
• Physical Changes: Darkening of body color, lethargy, or a "pinched" stomach appearance.

Usage

Hexa X is formulated for flexibility, allowing for use as a water bath or for incorporation into food to address internal protozoal infections.

• Water Bath: The product is added to the aquarium water, typically requiring partial water changes between applications to maintain water quality. Consistent treatment for several consecutive days is generally recommended to ensure effectiveness against parasites.
• Medicated Food: The treatment can be mixed with food to deliver the medication directly to the digestive tract.
• Compatibility: It is generally safe for aquarium plants, snails, shrimp, and the biological filter.

Tip: For fish that are still eating, medicated food is significantly more effective than water treatment alone as it delivers the medicine directly to the gut where the parasites live.