do limpets eat coralline algae?

[kirks]

ive noticed lots of limpets in my tank and they appear to be eating my coralline algae.. Is this really happening ..and if so how do i get rid of them?

 

[cloak]

Manual removal is probably your best bet. Check this out.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-06/rs/index.htm