Slugs with spike at the back

[huanjie]

Hi, My button has not been opening and I think I just realise the culprit, please help confirm if the creature is destructive ....

Thanks !

[Morgan]

These are the button eating slugs......remove or kill them.

[twilight]

How do you kill these???

[Hondace]

take it out b4 of the tank b4 u do anything. it will release poison if die or kenna attack. I got 2 in my tanks but so far it just feeds on my blue sponge & algae on the glass. so i left them alone.

U may put it up for adoption if there's anyone keeping a slug tank.

[Morgan]

In my case I would throw that piece away . Maybe bleach it under the sun and use it a LR rock later.

Would not like the risk of it over running the whole tank if you have a collection buttons.

Maybe you can try freshwater dip......but I think this has to be done several times as when the eggs hatched you'll have a re-infestation. Too troublesome IMO.

[xfusion]

take it out b4 of the tank b4 u do anything. it will release poison if die or kenna attack. I got 2 in my tanks but so far it just feeds on my blue sponge & algae on the glass. so i left them alone.

U may put it up for adoption if there's anyone keeping a slug tank.

i think is better to remove them...i saw 1 last time in my tank n totally ignore it..after 1 week, spotted my whole button infested with it..now whole button gone..

[zenus]

i got the same problem as you!

i just took out the button and wash it under running tap water.

I had to wash it a few times over the week

now it is opening beautifully

=)