Gro-Tanks

Gro-Tanks are a complete range of ‘ready to grow’ NFT kits. Featuring catchment tank with built in sloped channel, pump and delivery tube, nutrient acid, acid test kit, spreader mat, top plate and full instructions

How does it work?

The Gro-Tank works in the following manner - nutrient solution in the tank is lifted by the pump onto the channel. Once there, it begins to flow down the channel, being drawn evenly across the entire width of the channel by the spreader mat. As the solution flows down the channel the plants will take what they need, anything not taken by the plants falls back into the tank in order to be re-circulated.

The four sizes of the Gro-Tank ensure that one or more units will fit perfectly into the space you wish to devote to NFT.

What is included with the Gro-Tank?

In a standard Gro-Tank kit you get everything you need to start growing straight away. A kit includes:
A pump - the pump in the Gro-Tank has a lift of 55cm, an output of 4 litres per minute and is 5 watts - more than adequate for even the biggest Gro-Tank. The pump is fully submersible with a flow adjuster. The pump as standard equipment ensures reliability and quietness. The pump also comes complete with a plug.
Delivery tube / emptying tube - these are simply attachments for the pump, in the case of the delivery tube it is to carry nutrient solution to the channel, whilst the emptying tube is attached to the pump in order to empty the tank.
Spreader Mat - is a fibre matting that is placed along the length of the channel. Its function is to ’spread’ the solution flow evenly across the width of the channel. The plant roots love it! Each Gro-Tank comes with 25ft of spreader mat.
Nutrient - Obviously needed to nourish your plants and make them grow. Nutriculture’s nutrient includes all the elements your plant could need - it has been specially formulated to achieve maximum growth from your plants. As it is a hydroponic food it is soluble. The food is simple to use and is suitable for full seasons growing. Each tank comes with a 500litre pack of food. Nutriculture supply a hardwater food for hardwater areas and a universal food for other areas.
Acid - the acidity (pH) of the water for hydroponic growing must usually be between 6 and 7.5. Sometimes your water may be quite alkaline, so Nutriculture supply 125ml of Phosphoric acid with every Gro-Tank in order to bring the water to the right quality.
Acid test Kit - is supplied with each kit so you can test the pH of your water and solution. The kit is easy to use and accurate.
Top Plate - this is simply a black or white (your choice) plastic corribord. You cut holes in it and put your plants through the holes onto the channel. It has two functions, firstly to keep excess light of the roots and secondly to give a little support to your plants.

What are the Advantages of the Gro-Tank over NFT systems?

The Gro-Tank is the worlds leading NFT kit for the home grower for the following reasons;

 
It is very easy to obtain an all round excellent yield with the Gro-Tank.
The stream lined tank maximises headroom and floor space and is unobtrusive in the greenhouse or conservatory etc. They can also be arranged to maximise light (artificial or natural).
It has complete compatibility with automatic top-up and solution heating equipment.
All Gro-Tanks have massive growing capacity.
It has a proven track record for durability and reliability and is completely free from leaks.
Ridges in the channels of the Gro-Tank encourage better root growth by acting as a drainer beneath the roots (or Rockwool blocks etc.)
With multiple Gro-Tanks you have the flexibility to use different nutrient strengths in different tanks.

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