No Lighting Planted Tank

[joshjames]

i have a spare tank about 10 gallon but with no light i can easily get a filter and heater but can i do a tank with no light??
if i placed it in a warm room either my room in the loft or the conservatory where it will get lots of light can i do it??
also what plants can go with no artificial light and what fish would be ok?
i like galaxy rasbora which i can get easily and shrimp!

 

[RadaR]

Of course, as long as you provide enough nutrients and CO2.
Using real light is harder just because it's harder to control (can't simply turn off the sun ).
Your aiming for 8-9hours a day, so perhaps when that has been met, put a thick, dark blanket over the tank?

 

[BenPursglove]

Another consideration is heat, the sun can warm a body of water up pretty warm...