Instead of starting another thread for basically the same topic, I thought I would post another question here:

I have been reading more here and other forums and I really like the idea of lower tech, lower water change tanks, especially for my 135 gallon. I have about 2.44 WPG, no CO2, inert substrate, and very low plant mass.

I know that I need to add plant mass to get to a better equilibrium with the fish waste, and combat algae but I have a problem in that my tank is stocked with Geophagus sp. "Bahia Red" and Heros serverus cichlids. The Geophagus sift the sand all day and the Severums eat or rearrange the plants.

My idea is, since I cannot tear it down, is to pot well established plants from another tank in nutrient rich soil and use these in the large tank to add more plant mass. This would give me the ability to remove, trim, and replant additional species as necessary without disrupting the current substrate or tank too much. The idea of terracotta pots does not really appeal to me so I thought of taking Tupperware containers, drilling some holes for circulation, and maybe attaching some rocks or something to have them look more like the landscape, but still removable. I have read about people doing this and have researched it but wanted to get your opinions on it.

Does this sound feasible to you all? Any advice would be appreciated.

In addition, is there any problem or issue with establishing plants in a high-tech tank and then moving them into a low-tech tank?

Thanks Again,
- Chris