Formulation evidence record

Fritz Aquatics ParaCleanse

Name: Fritz Aquatics ParaCleanse
Brand: Fritz Aquatics

Internal parasite treatment · US formulation

Shrimp

Amano, cherry, crystal and other freshwater shrimp.

Compatible

Snails

Nerite, mystery, ramshorn and other aquarium snails.

Compatible

Live plants

Rooted and floating live aquarium plants.

Compatible

Not addressed by the manufacturer for: scaleless fish, marine invertebrates, biological filter. No statement was found, so no verdict is given — that is not a clearance.

Why FishyMag says this

The manufacturer's own wording, quoted rather than paraphrased, so you can judge it yourself.

Shrimp

Manufacturer states compatible

Fritz states the product is safe for invertebrates. Worth noting alongside API General Cure, which uses the same two actives but makes no invertebrate claim at all — the difference is what the manufacturer is willing to state, not the chemistry.

“Safe for plants and invertebrates. Does not harm plants, other invertebrates or uninfected fish.”

manufacturer page · fritzaquatics.com · checked August 16, 2026

Snails

Manufacturer states compatible

Covered by the same invertebrate safety statement, which Fritz makes without carve-outs.

“Safe for plants and invertebrates. Does not harm plants, other invertebrates or uninfected fish.”

manufacturer page · fritzaquatics.com · checked August 16, 2026

Live plants

Manufacturer states compatible

Fritz states the product does not harm plants.

“Safe for plants and invertebrates. Does not harm plants, other invertebrates or uninfected fish.”

manufacturer page · fritzaquatics.com · checked August 16, 2026

Product details

Manufacturer states it treats: Internal parasites, Flukes, Tapeworms, Hole-in-the-head disease
Chemical filtration: Not stated by the manufacturer
Ingredients as stated: Metronidazole and praziquantel.
Active ingredients: Metronidazole Praziquantel

manufacturer page · fritzaquatics.com · checked August 16, 2026

Record last checked August 16, 2026 · confidence high

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Internal parasite treatment · US formulation

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The manufacturer states this is compatible with everything you listed.

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ShrimpManufacturer states compatible
Fritz states the product is safe for invertebrates. Worth noting alongside API General Cure, which uses the same two actives but makes no invertebrate claim at all — the difference is what the manufacturer is willing to state, not the chemistry.
SnailsManufacturer states compatible
Covered by the same invertebrate safety statement, which Fritz makes without carve-outs.
Live plantsManufacturer states compatible
Fritz states the product does not harm plants.

See the manufacturer’s exact wording and sources for Fritz Aquatics ParaCleanse →

No evidence found means no manufacturer statement was found — not that the product is safe. FishyMag does not diagnose disease or recommend treatments.

Other treatments

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Next steps

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