Limpet out of water?

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by swank1234, Sep 28, 2012.

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  1. swank1234

    swank1234 Astrea Snail

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    My new little limpet crawled up the side of one of my pumps and sat half in and half out of the water for about 3 days. I figured he would figure it out and left him there. Well todays he is now on the pump out of the water atleast 6 inches from being able to go back into the water. Of course the little critter is flat against the plastic....

    Anyone got any tricks to remove him and put him back manually? or just let him stay and he will go back before he dies?
     
    swank1234, Sep 28, 2012
    swank1234, Sep 28, 2012
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  2. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Snails just sort of do that. Unfortunately he might be waiting for "HighTide"
     
    ingtar_shinowa, Sep 28, 2012
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  3. Moxtrain

    Moxtrain Peppermint Shrimp

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    I lost one of my limpets to this. Found him behind the tank on the outside glass.
     
    Moxtrain, Sep 28, 2012
    Moxtrain, Sep 28, 2012
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