Complete hydroponic systems and every part needed to build or repair one. Deep water culture, aeroponic, drip and ebb and flow systems, reservoirs and water tanks, flood and runoff trays, air pumps and air stones, water pumps, net pots and reservoir fittings.
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Types of hydroponic system
Every hydroponic system does the same three things: it holds a nutrient solution, it delivers that solution to the roots and it keeps the roots supplied with oxygen. The system types differ in how they do it.
- Deep water culture (DWC): roots hang in an aerated nutrient solution. Simple, fast growing and a common first system.
- Ebb and flow: a pump floods the tray on a timer and the solution drains back to the reservoir. Works with clay pebbles, coco or rockwool.
- Top feed drip: a pump feeds drippers at each pot and runoff returns to the reservoir.
- Aeroponic: roots hang in air and are misted by sprayers, which gives the highest oxygen levels at the root.
All four are available as complete kits in Hydroponic Systems.
Building or repairing a system
Start with the water: Reservoirs & Water Tanks hold the solution, and inline filters clean the source water going in. Flood & Runoff Trays hold the plants and return runoff. Water Pumps move solution from the reservoir to the tray or the drippers, and Reservoir Fittings make the watertight connections through reservoir and tray walls.
Oxygen at the root
Dissolved oxygen is what separates a healthy reservoir from a stagnant one. Air Pumps & Dividers push air to the reservoir and split it between outlets, and Air Stones & Diffusers break it into fine bubbles. Net Pots & Grow Lids hold the plant and the media above the solution.
Hydroponic Systems & Supplies FAQ
What is the easiest hydroponic system for beginners?
Deep water culture. A bucket, an air pump, an air stone and a net pot lid are all it takes, and complete kits include every part.
How big should my reservoir be?
Larger is more stable. A common rule is at least one to two gallons of solution per plant for small plants and five or more for large flowering plants.
Do I need an air pump?
In deep water culture, yes, since the roots sit in the solution. In other systems an air stone in the reservoir keeps the solution oxygenated and mixed.
What growing media is used in hydroponics?
Expanded clay pebbles, rockwool and coco are the most common. Clay pebbles are reusable and suit net pots and flood trays.
How do I size a water pump?
Work out the flow you need in gallons per hour and the height the pump must lift the water, then choose a pump rated above that flow at that height.
