I realize that this topic has probably been discussed before, but I had a hard time using the search feature because any thread that mentioned "change the water" to solve a problem (sick fish, discoloration, etc) came up & I had like 1,427 or some horrendously large number like that. So, here's my question: when doing water changes, what do you guys do for new water? Do you use the let it sit out for 24-48 hours method, or does anyone use the supposed water de-chlorinater that is supposed to take out those chemicals? I have two tanks & it's a pain to let enough water sit out constantly, so I was wondering about using the de-chlorinater. If anyone has opinions, links, or suggestions on how to better search for this topic in archives, it would be much appreciated!!
Water changes
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If you use water de-chlorinator, you dont need to let the water sit out for any length of time. When I perform my 50% water changes every 2 weeks I add the water and then add my de-chlorinator. This has worked fine for me for years but I'm sure others use different techniques. 
Pythons are tubes setup to attach directly to a house hold water tap and run water directly into your tank.
I filter my water into a storage can, and then use it as needed. I go through about 60 gallons a week in water changes and FW topoffs for the SW tanks.
I filter my water into a storage can, and then use it as needed. I go through about 60 gallons a week in water changes and FW topoffs for the SW tanks.
De-chlorinators work great for me, I always liked to run my water in a spare tank for a few days, but that was just easier for temp and made me feel better. Straight out of the tap and into the tank works just fine.
I age my freshwater in 30 gallon garbage cans- my pH changes after 24 hours of aeration and I prefer this to happen before my fish have to deal with it. Freshwater tanks get 30% changed once a week, but I keep high maintenance fish (Discus and Goldfish- no not together!).
I also keep 40 gallons of RO/DI water for my reef tank in a 40 gallon can, and premixed saltwater in yet another.
I have lots of garbage cans!
I also keep 40 gallons of RO/DI water for my reef tank in a 40 gallon can, and premixed saltwater in yet another.
I have lots of garbage cans!