How do I get rid if these guys?

[LBReefer]

My home tank is having an increase in these and I'm starting to get concerned.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Vermetid snails. A dab of super glue over the end of the tube will starve them out

 

[JasonK84]

You can super glue the openings and suffocate them. They are Vermetid snails.

 

[jrwoltman]

I use needle nose pliers and crush their shells.

 

[eggplantparrot]

wow didnt know they get that big

 

[LBReefer]

You can super glue the openings and suffocate them. They are Vermetid snails.

Danke

 

[JasonK84]

Danke

ihr willkommen!

 

[Ernie C]

Vermetid snails. A dab of super glue over the end of the tube will starve them out

What’s the best way to dab super glue on the tubes under water? I can’t remove the rocks. I’ve used epoxy in the past but super glue might be easier to use.

 

[Crabs McJones]

What’s the best way to dab super glue on the tubes under water? I can’t remove the rocks. I’ve used epoxy in the past but super glue might be easier to use.

Its messy, but I put a dab on the tip of my finger, and then dab it on the end of the snail. The superglue doesnt solidify right away but does leave a film on the water once you put your hand in the tank.

 

[Hemmdog]

What’s the best way to dab super glue on the tubes under water? I can’t remove the rocks. I’ve used epoxy in the past but super glue might be easier to use.

You can squirt it in the tank, just don’t go to crazy. Poke the glue balls with the tip of the glue tube.

That sounded weird.. lol

 

[Ernie C]

Lol. I got it though. Do I need buy any specific glue gel or can I just use anything who’s sole ingredient is cyanoacrylate? I’ve used regular crazy glue and loctite for frags in the past with no issues but just want to make sure.

 

[Hemmdog]

Lol. I got it though. Do I need buy any specific glue gel or can I just use anything who’s sole ingredient is cyanoacrylate? I’ve used regular crazy glue and loctite for frags in the past with no issues but just want to make sure.

Yep!

 

[OriginalUserName]

I use needle nose pliers and crush their shells.

+1 and it's far more satisfying to crush them.

 

[LBReefer]

I spent some time with a pair of needle nose pliers. I'm pretty sure that I worked out a great deal of my angst from work all the way back to my childhood.

Sample of my handiwork: