Removing Freshwater Limpet

rodcuda · 02-17-2013, 03:11 PM

Assassin snails will wipe them out. Just a couple will do it.

ADA · 02-17-2013, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodcuda

Assassin snails will wipe them out. Just a couple will do it.

Seriously?? I had no idea.

How well do they do in shipping? Anybody want to sell me a few?

**Soothing Shrimp** · 02-17-2013, 03:22 PM

Problem is, after the snails are gone, some people have had probs with them taking down shrimp.

Besides, aren't limpets too small for assassins?

rodcuda · 02-17-2013, 03:26 PM

I know there are very rare cases of an assassin taking a shrimp. But most of those stories are actually assassins eating dead or dying shimp. I added a couple young assassins to a tank with a limpet issue and they took care of them quickly. If they are valuable shrimp, using young small assassins is an extra safeguard.

They ship real easy, just is a wet paper towel. I don't really want to let any go, but I am sure you can find some. If not maybe I can help.

trueblu8 · 02-18-2013, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADA

Anybody want to sell me a few?

If you can't find them at your lfs you can usually get them on ebay or aquabid 5 for $20 shipped.

**daylily** · 02-18-2013, 07:58 PM

I've been trying to figure out if what I have in my 5 gal Fluval Betta tank are limpets. They are so small - about the size of an Arial 14 pt. period in typeface reference. I don't know if they are really small snails, or they are limpets. In the morning, they are all over the glass, and I pick out at least 15 each morning, and many more during the day as I see them. The betta seems to have no interest in them. I tried dosing Excel every other day but that didn't seem to slow them down at all.

So, how small are baby pond snails compared to baby limpets?

In non printer terms - you might be able to fit three of my "specks" on an average sesame seed - maybe even five.

wicca27 · 02-18-2013, 09:22 PM

limpets look like a clear upside down bowl with a spot in the middle

trueblu8 · 02-18-2013, 09:34 PM

Fresh Water Limpet - YouTube

Freshwater Limpet - YouTube

**daylily** · 02-19-2013, 02:10 AM

whatever I have are way to small to see detail like those videos have. They are tiny - like specks of pepper.

trueblu8 · 02-19-2013, 06:21 AM

You might want to consult this thread.

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=40061

trueblu8 · 02-19-2013, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodcuda

Assassin snails will wipe them out. Just a couple will do it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soothing Shrimp

Aren't limpets too small for assassins?

Just got this response from one of the assassin snail sellers regarding whether they will eat limpets or not.

"These will not eat fresh water limpets."

"We did some research and most of them states that assassin snails does not eat fresh water limpets. Also from experience our assassin snails never eat freshwater limpets. You are right about limpets being too small for assassin snail to consume. We are however is unsure whether or not baby assassin snails will munch on freshwater limpets."

So this question is for rodcuda. Is it only the baby assassin snails that will eat the limpets?

trueblu8 · 02-19-2013, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soothing Shrimp

Problem is, after the snails are gone, some people have had probs with them taking down shrimp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodcuda

I know there are very rare cases of an assassin taking a shrimp. But most of those stories are actually assassins eating dead or dying shimp. I added a couple young assassins to a tank with a limpet issue and they took care of them quickly. If they are valuable shrimp, use young small assassins as an extra safeguard.

And here's a link to a thread that warns about the dangers of adding assassin snails to a tank with shrimp in it.
They will eat them just as Soothing Shrimp has said.
I'm not willing to lose any shrimp just to get rid of some limpets.
I will try the oebt or nerite method first.
And if those don't work then maybe some baby assassins as a last resort.

wicca27 · 02-19-2013, 01:26 PM

i wish i could get some limpets again but they are so hard to catch without hurting or killing. if any one does manage to get them let me know might do a plant trade if you find some on plants you have?

trueblu8 · 02-19-2013, 02:29 PM

I just happen to have a container with some plants and limpets in it for you.
Just sent you an email.

trueblu8 · 02-21-2013, 02:17 AM

Okay I just got word from another reliable source that baby assassin snails will indeed rid your tank of fresh water limpets.
Now I just have to find a seller that has them.

02-17-2013, 03:11 PM	#31
rodcuda Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 843	Assassin snails will wipe them out. Just a couple will do it. __________________ Rod

02-17-2013, 03:22 PM	#33
Soothing Shrimp Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (74/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,526	Problem is, after the snails are gone, some people have had probs with them taking down shrimp. Besides, aren't limpets too small for assassins? __________________ DBP Club! My thinking has been invert-ed!

02-17-2013, 03:26 PM	#34
rodcuda Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 843	I know there are very rare cases of an assassin taking a shrimp. But most of those stories are actually assassins eating dead or dying shimp. I added a couple young assassins to a tank with a limpet issue and they took care of them quickly. If they are valuable shrimp, using young small assassins is an extra safeguard. They ship real easy, just is a wet paper towel. I don't really want to let any go, but I am sure you can find some. If not maybe I can help. __________________ Rod

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02-18-2013, 07:58 PM	#36
daylily Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: midwest Posts: 100	I've been trying to figure out if what I have in my 5 gal Fluval Betta tank are limpets. They are so small - about the size of an Arial 14 pt. period in typeface reference. I don't know if they are really small snails, or they are limpets. In the morning, they are all over the glass, and I pick out at least 15 each morning, and many more during the day as I see them. The betta seems to have no interest in them. I tried dosing Excel every other day but that didn't seem to slow them down at all. So, how small are baby pond snails compared to baby limpets? In non printer terms - you might be able to fit three of my "specks" on an average sesame seed - maybe even five.

02-18-2013, 09:22 PM	#37
wicca27 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Knox Posts: 2,698	limpets look like a clear upside down bowl with a spot in the middle

02-19-2013, 02:10 AM	#39
daylily Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: midwest Posts: 100	whatever I have are way to small to see detail like those videos have. They are tiny - like specks of pepper.

02-19-2013, 06:21 AM	#40
trueblu8 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 68	You might want to consult this thread. http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=40061

02-19-2013, 01:26 PM	#43
wicca27 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Knox Posts: 2,698	i wish i could get some limpets again but they are so hard to catch without hurting or killing. if any one does manage to get them let me know might do a plant trade if you find some on plants you have?

02-19-2013, 02:29 PM	#44
trueblu8 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 68	I just happen to have a container with some plants and limpets in it for you. Just sent you an email.

02-21-2013, 02:17 AM	#45
trueblu8 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 68	Okay I just got word from another reliable source that baby assassin snails will indeed rid your tank of fresh water limpets. Now I just have to find a seller that has them.