R32GOTMLK Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 hi all i was just wondering if a cae can damage the shell of a turtle if it keeps sucking on it? cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 i try avoid sucking on my turtle shells where i can avoid it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32GOTMLK Posted August 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 I would have thought not. I know they can damage plants (but usually the delicate ones) and the sides of fish but a turtle shell is hard so I assume it is just grazing for algae or other stuff stuck to the shell. On fish it sucks off the protective slime coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaM Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 My pleco regularly takes a ride on the turtle shells. No damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 i try avoid sucking on my turtle shells where i can avoid it that is not what i have heard fish may be feeding on algae on shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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