Alot of Particles/Alge in the Tank

[dabudkrew]

2. very possible it could be one of the many algae blooms that new tanks go thru if it is golden brown then it is diatom algae and will get on everything for a few days

will it go away by itself or with help of snails?

[txstateunivreefer]

yes and no diatom algae can be caused and solved by several things...

all algae is fueled by excess nutrients this can be from over feeding, not enough filtration, or using tap water to fill your tank.

all new tanks go thru the blooms also and they usually go away. feed your fish less to cut down on access nutreints.

another thing you can do is use RO or DI water

[Jeff]

actually too much live rock will actually trap more detritus and food than the rock can break down leading to a rise in nitrates. i know from personal experience. you have enough rock already but if you want more i would look into making you own or contacting someone who does. it is less stress on the enviroment and you can make any shape that you want. remember to take it slow and steady, learn good husbandry, and don't add too much too soon. you can enjoy a perfect tank set up that is cheap and easy to take care of if you take it slow.

[txstateunivreefer]

too much live rock will actually trap more detritus and food than the rock can break down leading to a rise in nitrates

more rock = you need more flow which is my next project too :skeezy

[erikharrison]

yeah the objective with flow is to keep the detritus suspended long enough to be processed into your filtration. I take my seio off the glass every week, after a WC and sort of "wash" the rocks clean of detritus.