Coldwater, low tech planted tank... (no heater) Is this possible?

[sealife]

Would any plant survive and even thrive?
Coldest temps in winter would be 60F (16 degress)

As for fish, I'm guessing white cloud minnows only.

Thanks.

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[Alexwm125]

I think an awesome tank would be Java moss for rocks and driftwood, Java fern, water cabbage, those Marino moss ball things and maybe cabomba but you'd have to watch temp a bit. They usually only take down to 18 degrees

As for livestock, white clouds and ghost shrimp would be cool!


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[sealife]

Wow, so it is possible?

I may try this.
Especially if I can get more plants compatible.
Java fern and java moss are the only easily found plants you listed for me.

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[Alexwm125]

I'm not sure about any more plants than that, all I could think of at the moment. I'm sure you could find a lot!

As for stocking they would be the best, most easily attainable inhabitants.


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[Alexwm125]

Yes it if most definitely possible! Think any cooler water habitat


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[sealife]

So its pretty much java fern and moss? Anyone else know?

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[rhsoto94]

Anacharis if I'm not mistaken is actually a cold water but grows like a weed.


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[sealife]

Has anyone seen this article about plants:
http://bettasplendid.weebly.com/easy-care-plant-guide.html

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