Aquarium with no light

[Mattefect]

Hey guys I got this project for natural science. We have to create a aquatic garden ( all the plants have to be fully aquatic ). We also aren't allowed to use lights from a tank or any light, which is a bit of a problem. So I was wondering are there any Aquatic plants that require minimal light or no light to grow. Thanks guys plz give the names if there are any.

 

[neilanh]

no light whatsoever? not even ambient/sun light?

 

[Fdsh5]

Geez with no light you might not even get algae to grow

 

[mfdrookie516]

There aren't any. Java moss seems to be the plant that can tollerate the least amount of light possible, but no light? All plants need light. There's no such thing as a non-photosynthetic plant of any kind to my knowledge.

 

[lolli]

You sure the assignment isn't "no artificial light"?

 

[Marconis]

Plants are plants for a reason.

 

[Mr. Limpet]

Might want to double check with your instructor on zero lighting ( ambient lighting only?) since even the Walstad method requires some (basic) lighting on the tank.

http://thegab.org/Plants/setting-up-a-walstad-natural-planted-tank.html