Vermetid Snails Within an SPS Colony

[Stray32]

It appears I have a few vermetids within one of my SPS colonies. Can't see them, but can definitely see their tell-tale strings. How do I get rid of these guys without affecting the coral?

 

[kraze3]

You need to either break them off manually or put some glue over the end of thier hole. Ive been reading up on these guys a bit lately since ive seen alot of podts about them. Some people report hermits may break them off rock. Some say there are some fish that will take care of them. They all just seem to be lucky purchases. From what ive found the glue or beaking them off is the only way.

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

I've used the glue method, breaking them off at the base, (you have to get the whole thing or they'll rebuild their shell) and injecting them with boiling water. You'll need a very fine neeele to be able to stick it in their tiny hole. In your case, being that it's in the SPS colony, your best bet would be to put a dab of glue over the hole. Trying to break them off or injecting with boiling water may cause tissue damage to the SPS. Good luck!