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    Hey everyone,

    I've been searching for metronidazole in Australia but seems like it is a prescription only medicine. I live in the East side of Victoria in Dandenong and was wondering if it is possible to get it (preferably legally :P). I'd just like to have it on hand just in case any of my fish get sick


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    I'd just buy some from e-bay, international. Bypass AU's ridiculous laws.
    My tank - http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?135251-coopers-6x2x2&highlight=

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    Oh, wouldn't it be stopped at customs? If not I'd certainly do that

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    You can try with commercial aquarium products on eBay , Amazon , aliexpress etc.etc. containing metronidazole as their active ingredient.

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    The other option is to ask a vet if they will prescribe it for you, but that is prob a more expensive route.
    Try PM'ing two_utes and ask Joe. He's a local Melbourne bloke.
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    Customs are pretty busy, there's a chance It'll get seized but its very slight and at most you'll get a rude letter from them. I import questionable things often, have never lost one.

    If you buy an aquarium product it will look better than a packet of powder with Metronidazole written on it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by danotaylor View Post
    The other option is to ask a vet if they will prescribe it for you, but that is prob a more expensive route.
    Try PM'ing two_utes and ask Joe. He's a local Melbourne bloke.
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    Sorry, but i cant help here, as i have been fortunate to not need to use any medication.....preventative maintenance is the best medicine if you can manage it.
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    Flagyl contains metronidazole. you can get a script from your local doctor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shredderplus View Post
    Flagyl contains metronidazole. you can get a script from your local doctor.
    Flagyl is Metronidazole a 100% .
    I buy Metro under this name in my pharmacies .

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    Thanks for the help guys!

    two_utes, when you refer to preventative measures do you mean large frequent WCs?

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    You can buy metroplex off eBay Australia. It’s only 70% metronidazole but better than nothing I guess.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chiles View Post
    Thanks for the help guys!

    two_utes, when you refer to preventative measures do you mean large frequent WCs?
    I began with clean good quality stock, and made sure i did not introduce any foreign matter, including other fish to keep my fish healthy. Pleased to say its working for me, and l have kept discus trouble free this time round
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    Thanks for the reply. I will hope to follow along this emethods as well!

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    I purchase api genral cure from america (metro+prazi) , i always get it safe and sound.

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