Removing large Chiton from glass

Jeffcccc · 11/10/2010, 02:20 PM

Hello- I have a large Chiton (approx. 2" in length) and I can not get it off the glass bottom. I have tried using a thin object to pry him loose but it has not been happening. Any tips? Thanks

zachfishman · 11/10/2010, 03:26 PM

Any particular reason it must go? They're decent algae grazers.

Jeffcccc · 11/10/2010, 04:59 PM

Thanks for the reply. I'm breaking down the tank and moving the inhabitants into another one.

aleonn · 11/10/2010, 05:06 PM

Any luck with using a credit card to pry him off?

tkeracer619 · 11/10/2010, 06:48 PM

Man that sucks. I would try a credit card. He will let go eventually.

Keep up at it. A 2 inch long chiton is worth the hassle.

aleonn · 11/10/2010, 07:11 PM

My understanding is that chitons stay in the same spot until they're done eating there. If the credit card doesn't work, maybe put a few dirty mag floats next to him. When you catch him feeding on the mag float, voila!

Jeffcccc · 11/12/2010, 05:07 PM

I actually tried the tip of a Kent pro-scraper blade but this bugger is like a tank..hard as a rock... and glued to the glass. Getting him to move onto something I can remove sounds like a good idea, though I tried putting a thin piece of plexiglass next to him to no avail as he just pushed it around. I guess I will just keep trying Thanks

Potsy · 11/12/2010, 06:01 PM

I removed my 1" chiton with a credit card perpendicular to the glass. I pushed the card against him and He came off with a very loud "suction cup" pop and did fine afterward. Be sure that you don't pry the chiton off but push it.

cloak · 11/12/2010, 06:47 PM

A razor blade should get the job done. Be careful though.

Mouse · 11/12/2010, 08:24 PM

try a piece of pvc pipe if you have one large enough
If the tank is almost drained you can try some ice under him, may encourage him to move

scubasteve06 · 11/12/2010, 11:16 PM

Blow torch in the spot opposite him on the other side of the glass should work. Although it may make the remaining water in the tank boil a bit....

11/10/2010, 02:20 PM	#1
Jeffcccc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mass Posts: 7	Removing large Chiton from glass Hello- I have a large Chiton (approx. 2" in length) and I can not get it off the glass bottom. I have tried using a thin object to pry him loose but it has not been happening. Any tips? Thanks

11/10/2010, 03:26 PM	#2
zachfishman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 3,577	Any particular reason it must go? They're decent algae grazers. __________________ Patience is a reefer's best tool. Secret Xenia lover. M.S. Marine Biology Staff - Marine Discovery Center, St. Petersburg FL Tampa Bay Reef Club BOD 2018 Current Tank Info: 34g modded Solana

11/10/2010, 06:48 PM	#5
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Man that sucks. I would try a credit card. He will let go eventually. Keep up at it. A 2 inch long chiton is worth the hassle. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

11/12/2010, 08:24 PM	#10
Mouse UnRegistered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Rio Linda CA Posts: 739	try a piece of pvc pipe if you have one large enough If the tank is almost drained you can try some ice under him, may encourage him to move __________________ Somedays it just isnt worth gnawing through the straps...... Current Tank Info: 125g > < this close to being set up

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11/10/2010, 04:59 PM	#3
Jeffcccc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mass Posts: 7	Thanks for the reply. I'm breaking down the tank and moving the inhabitants into another one.

11/10/2010, 05:06 PM	#4
aleonn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4,041	Any luck with using a credit card to pry him off?

11/10/2010, 07:11 PM	#6
aleonn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4,041	My understanding is that chitons stay in the same spot until they're done eating there. If the credit card doesn't work, maybe put a few dirty mag floats next to him. When you catch him feeding on the mag float, voila!

11/12/2010, 05:07 PM	#7
Jeffcccc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mass Posts: 7	I actually tried the tip of a Kent pro-scraper blade but this bugger is like a tank..hard as a rock... and glued to the glass. Getting him to move onto something I can remove sounds like a good idea, though I tried putting a thin piece of plexiglass next to him to no avail as he just pushed it around. I guess I will just keep trying Thanks

11/12/2010, 06:01 PM	#8
Potsy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kinnelon, NJ Posts: 1,827	I removed my 1" chiton with a credit card perpendicular to the glass. I pushed the card against him and He came off with a very loud "suction cup" pop and did fine afterward. Be sure that you don't pry the chiton off but push it.

11/12/2010, 06:47 PM	#9
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	A razor blade should get the job done. Be careful though.

11/12/2010, 11:16 PM	#11
scubasteve06 Jeeper Reefer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 1,171	Blow torch in the spot opposite him on the other side of the glass should work. Although it may make the remaining water in the tank boil a bit....