I am researching the idea of a low-tech or a tech-free windowsill tank. The current thinking is for a shallow tank which would include some marginal plants growing emersed. I have no specific plants in mind at the moment, but I am leaning towards North American plants.
As autumn is approaching, is now a good time to set up such a low-tech system, especially if no heater is going to be used? Will the herbaceous nature of some of these plants result in die-back as they prepare for winter or will the warmer water temperatures prevent this from occurring? Basically, should I hold off from setting up such a tank until the spring when the plants are more likely to be growing?
As autumn is approaching, is now a good time to set up such a low-tech system, especially if no heater is going to be used? Will the herbaceous nature of some of these plants result in die-back as they prepare for winter or will the warmer water temperatures prevent this from occurring? Basically, should I hold off from setting up such a tank until the spring when the plants are more likely to be growing?