Patio pond container

[LDZ]

Hey all,  my next fishy adventure is going to be Madaka Rice Fish in a patio pond.   My question is what is the best/safest container to use.   If I use a clay pot that is glazed on the outside should I seal the inside?   If so what do I use that is fish safe?  I really don't want resin, plastic or wood (ie barrel).  Thanx!!

[Fish Folk]

 Best is something shaped more like a cereal bowl than a flower vase. You will benefit from a broader surface area.

If it reliably holds water, and can be considered “food safe” to eat off of or drink from, it’s fine. I avoid metal. 

I personally like volumes 20-gal or larger. 

[LDZ]

Thank you.  Is there a specific container you recommend I can buy.  I would like it to be over twenty gallons.  More like fourty plus.  Thanx.

[Fish Folk]

Well, you say you don't like Reson, Plastic or Wood . . . my recommendation would probably be something you'd rather not get. But I use this:

I set up tall, reed-like plants on one side, and floating plants like water hyacinth and water lettuce in the center. I try to keep it partially shaded...

I love livebearers outside for the summer. I do Guppies in one, and Swordtails in the other. At the end is a smaller ornamental tub that I'm trying out Pygmy Sunfish in this summer.

The book I swear by is this one...

Other's have kept interesting journals. I have kept a Tubbing Journal on the Forum here for awhile...

 

[Beardedbillygoat1975]

I want to second Ted Colleti’s book, it’s great. If you’re an audio person he was on The Aquarist Podcast and went through his basic method. 
 

I have a similar 50 g Rubbermaid stock tank that I use as a pond. It’s a nice size. I’ve got variatus Platys in there presently. 

Have fun as this is a great aspect of the hobby to explore.