what if someone

[crowfish]

what if someone didnt rinse there filter or contents in filter when they were first setting up there tank is this why my tank is cloudy white.

 

[Adorkable]

The milky colour of the water will go away
Trust me, I forgot to rinse my filters before I put them in.

 

[Dr_fish]

Most of the time the milky white color is just some dust from the carbon filter.

 

[f8fan]

Welcome to MFT The milky white color is because your tank is cycling, it's the good bacteria forming....it's highly unlikely because you didn't rinse anything. Have you read about cycling? Here's a good article: Setting up a new tank - MyFishTank.Net Freshwater Saltwater Aquarium Fish Forum

 

[BrotherlyFun]

Don't worry if it doesn't settle down a normal water change usually takes care of it.