Does it matter if I dechlorinize or not...?

[NJ Devils Fan]

If you are fishless cycling, does it matter if you dechlorinize the water?

 

[Bantam]

wouldn't the chlorine kill the bacteria you're trying to grow?

 

[christopher1260]

yes, you should dechlorinate the water. the water company adds chlorine to purify the water and kill any bacteria in it before it gets to you. this includes the helpful bacteria in your tank.