Jakuson Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Hi all, I am wondering how we can safely remove snails from the glass or live rocks without damaging it? I tried to remove them but they are like not letting go, and I do not dare to force pull it as I am afraid I might damage it and kill it.. Anyone have any idea how to safely make them go into their shell and make it easy to lift them up? The snail I am referring to is this type of snail(refer to link below).. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+526+1755&pcatid=1755 The reason I want to move them is I am afraid one day if I happen to run out of algae for them to eat in my main display tank, I will move them to the sump as there are lots of algae in there for them to feed on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamino Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Actually quite easy to remove them. I usually tap lightly on them ... kinda like irritate them abit till they withdraw to their shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakuson Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 I tried to tap on them... although they redraw, their lower part still sticks, only the eyes and mouth part move in.. Maybe I will try to irritate it even more and try to apply some little force to make it come loose.. hope I don't damage it and kill it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plakat Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 apply a gentle and pulling force till they let go. Just don't yank them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakuson Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 ok... thanks all! I have successfully done it with a little force and very slowly making them lose grip.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainmalawi Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 When i picked my turbo snails at the LFS, i will apply a gentle pulling force to make them release their grip on the glass. Have to try several times as many are very stubborn in letting go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member finind Posted February 5, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted February 5, 2013 use your nails as cowbar .. short nail can liao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian_ych Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Really ? i kinda have never pulled the shell off a snail b4...I cannot imagine the snail with the shell off covering his privates staring at me.... But I would try "sliding" them rather than tugging them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazydevil Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 i see the uncle @ the pasir ris farm always turning the shell, i wonder if that is advisable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy17 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 best not to turn, might injure them tapping them will make them retract and you can then remove easily. Quote Moorish Idol has to be the most beautiful fish ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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