Water Change

[gjw9]

When you do a water change and add a dechlorinator(sp), do you have to wait before you add that water back to the tank? If you are supposed to wait, how long?

 

[Keeper]

you can add the water once the declor is added. just make sure the water is the same temp as the water in the tank!

 

[Gunnie]

Some people check their nitrate levels and gauge when to make their water changes when the nitrate level gets around 5 or 10. Most people I know just do a weekly gravel vac which also takes care of your water change once a week whether it needs it or not. I use a python, so when I am adding water to the tank, I usually pour in the dechlor and then point the hose where the dechlor is. If you mix your dechlor into your water in a bucket before adding it to the tank, as long as the temp is good you can add it to the tank immediately.

 

[dhs9831]

Yes, what gunnie said!