nntp.nildram.co.uk wrote:
i do have a problem with green algae but i have hermit crabs and turbo
snails along with a yellow tang. I've been thinking of adding a UV
sterilizer to my system but would this starve the snails and crabs.
The tang is ok for other foods but the little hemits and snails seem to
have no other source of food.

Robin


Turbo's and hermits are of limited use for green algae.

Better bet is get some cerith, or even better, nassarius snails, and
perhaps a conch or two.