Water Change Question

[joselito.rd]

I've been wondering. Do I have to prepare the water before adding it to my fish tank in a water change?

 

[fluttermoth]

You only have to warm it slightly, so it roughly matches the temperature in the tank, and add dechlorinator.
 
There's no need to let it stand; that's a relic of the old days, before we had dechlorinators!

 

[joselito.rd]

Well, if I had the water sitting for several days with dechlorinator previously.
Would I still I have to put dechlorinator when I add it to the tank?

Also, Do I have to remove and clean all the tank decorations?

 

[fluttermoth]

No, you need only add dechlorinator once

 

[joselito.rd]

Do I have to remove and clean all the tank decorations?

 

[guppy2002]

if they are all slimey, then yes. but most of the time I dont, unless its a big water change.

 

[eaglesaquarium]

No, but you can from time to time if they are covered in algae. 

 

[joselito.rd]

Thanks you all a lot!!!