Turbo snails joined at hip!

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by Stammer, Oct 23, 2011.

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  1. Stammer

    Stammer Bristle Worm

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    Just came home today with some snails and crabs. After some acclimation I introduced them to the tank and two large turbo snails seemed to be "joined at the hip"! One freeloader is stuck on the back of the other, and have been for several hours now. Tried gently pulling it off, but didn't work. Do I just leave them be and eventually they will go their seperate ways?
     
    Stammer, Oct 23, 2011
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  2. vankirk

    vankirk Sea Dragon

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    I have had this happen a couple of times also. I just left them alone and they eventually separated.
     
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  3. ferretfish

    ferretfish Sea Dragon

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    yeah mine did that to it is really pull them apart
     
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  4. BigJim

    BigJim Spaghetti Worm

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    I had a turbo snail attached to another who was on the glass and there were two astrea snails attached to the attached turbo snail. They were literally pulling his shell off of his body from the extra weight so I removed them. And I wonder why I have film algae on my glass.
     
    BigJim, Oct 23, 2011
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