You may be able to find a large plasic colander at a 99 cent store. Very
cheap alternative to premium prices.

ROFL a lotus won't go into a colander ....even a small lotus....the first wind
would topple it. I have used dish pans from the dollar store for lilies and
other water plants, but not lotus.......Jerri

http://www.fringeweb.com/Ponds/JerrisPond