Can we use Sterile Water for aquariums

Usually I use NYC dechlorinated tap water for my aquariums.

It works great for fish, plants, and critters.

I am still curious about other types of water.

Are they suitable for aquariums?

On January 10th, 2021 I get a bottle of Sterile Water with the intention to check it out.

Let’s set up a basic 1 liter jar sustainable aquarium.

I prepared a liter glass jar with a planter.

Let’s fill the jar with Sterile water.

I like to use a tilted background.

It makes any aquarium look better.

You should check my videos about it and night aquariums!

Now let’s add a cutting of Guppy grass.

Any other aquatic plants should do.

And now let’s add just one adult Ramshorn snail.

I have Ramshorn and pond snails in all my aquariums.

Let’s see if the snail will survive in sterile water.

Cover the aquarium with a planter to reduce water evaporation.

All is set and ready.

The snail feeds on algae and organic detritus.

Algae and plants feed on snail waste.

We have set up a simple sustainable aquarium.

I don’t have to do anything else but watch.

And I watch for the next 6 weeks.

February 28th, 2021.

The snail and plants are fine, assuring me that sterile water is suitable for aquariums.

Have fun and happy aquarium gardens :)