Grow out tank

[Gorillastomp]

What's the best way to setup a grow out tank. I ordered a bunch of plants so i can grow my collection.

What is the bare minimum to keep them alive ?

Best to keep them emmersed or immersed ?

If immersed, do i need to inject co2

I can add the list of what i have ordered if this can help. They are all invitro but i plan to keep any type eventually.

 

[tigertim]

Invitro in my opinion grow on much better emeresed.

 

[Guest]

Invitro in my opinion grow on much better emeresed.

Emersed...no algae, no water changes, 415 ppm Co2 or there abouts and rising, and consequently rapid growth. What's not to like?

 

[Gorillastomp]

So what are the basics ?

Potting dirt or hydroponic solution ?

High humidity or 35 - 45 % is fine ?

I will assume basic light will work ?

 

[tigertim]

You will get near 100% humidity with a closed top or even a 2 or 3cm gap to let air circulate, potting compost something with low nutrients ie for seedlings, lighting low strength led will do, a desk top type lamp scenerio will do.

 

[Gorillastomp]

Received the plants today! I have one last question what is the ideal temperature ? I plan to set that all up in my basement where it's between 19-20C, is this high enough ? I would assume that with almost an air tight area that heat from the light will ramp up the temperature a bit.