Formulation evidence record
Seachem KanaPlex
Bacterial and fungal infection treatment · US formulation
Shrimp
Amano, cherry, crystal and other freshwater shrimp.
Snails
Nerite, mystery, ramshorn and other aquarium snails.
Live plants
Rooted and floating live aquarium plants.
Marine invertebrates
Corals, anemones, starfish and marine crustaceans.
Not addressed by the manufacturer for: scaleless fish, 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 advises againstSeachem instructs keepers to remove all invertebrates before dosing. Note this warning is broader than the usual copper caution — it is about medication sensitivity generally, and KanaPlex contains no copper.
Contains kanamycin, with a source-linked caution associated with this group. This raises a flag—it is not the basis of the verdict above.
“Remove all invertebrates - these are extremely sensitive to medication.”
manufacturer page · seachem.com · checked August 16, 2026
Snails
Manufacturer advises againstSnails are invertebrates and fall under the same instruction to remove all invertebrates.
Contains kanamycin, with a source-linked caution associated with this group. This raises a flag—it is not the basis of the verdict above.
“Remove all invertebrates - these are extremely sensitive to medication.”
manufacturer page · seachem.com · checked August 16, 2026
Live plants
No evidence foundSeachem does not address live plants in its KanaPlex documentation. No statement was found either way.
No manufacturer statement was found for this group. That is not the same as a clearance — treat it as unconfirmed and ask the manufacturer before dosing.
Marine invertebrates
Manufacturer advises againstCovered by the same blanket instruction to remove all invertebrates.
Contains kanamycin, with a source-linked caution associated with this group. This raises a flag—it is not the basis of the verdict above.
“Remove all invertebrates - these are extremely sensitive to medication.”
manufacturer page · seachem.com · checked August 16, 2026
Product details
- Manufacturer states it treats
- Bacterial infections, Fungal infections, Dropsy, Fin rot
- Chemical filtration
- Remove chemical filtration during treatment
- Ingredients as stated
- A blended kanamycin based medication.
- Active ingredients
- Kanamycin
manufacturer page · seachem.com · checked August 16, 2026
Record last checked August 16, 2026 · confidence high
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Bacterial and fungal infection treatment · US formulation
The manufacturer advises against using this with your tank.
At least one thing you listed is named in a warning. Move that livestock to another tank, or choose a different treatment.
- ShrimpManufacturer advises against
Seachem instructs keepers to remove all invertebrates before dosing. Note this warning is broader than the usual copper caution — it is about medication sensitivity generally, and KanaPlex contains no copper.
- SnailsManufacturer advises against
Snails are invertebrates and fall under the same instruction to remove all invertebrates.
- Live plantsNo evidence found
Seachem does not address live plants in its KanaPlex documentation. No statement was found either way.
See the manufacturer’s exact wording and sources for Seachem KanaPlex →
No evidence found means no manufacturer statement was found — not that the product is safe. FishyMag does not diagnose disease or recommend treatments.
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