DJ, is right as to the plants melting in a few days...In the past I have used rubbermaid tubs and placed the plants and substrate in them, it will work for a short time. You can do the same with the fish and a single HOB filter that could be plugged in from time to time to agitate/airyate the water,....You must remember to keep them warm.....and as always, indeed you could start over....Good luck