Buckets Tanks and Trays

Reliable buckets, tanks and trays are the essential infrastructure of any hydroponic or run-to-waste growing system. From the nutrient reservoir that holds and recirculates your solution to the flood trays that catch run-off and the growing buckets that house your DWC systems, the quality and suitability of your containers directly impacts system reliability, hygiene and plant performance.
Nutrient Reservoirs and Storage Tanks
A quality nutrient reservoir is opaque, food-safe and appropriately sized for your system. Opaque construction prevents light penetrating the solution and triggering algae growth — a common problem with clear or translucent containers in grow rooms. Food-safe plastic (HDPE or PP) ensures no harmful chemicals leach into your nutrient solution over time.
Size your reservoir to provide at least 3–5 days of nutrient supply at peak plant demand — this gives you a comfortable margin for monitoring and adjustment without daily refilling. For a 1.2m × 1.2m tent with 4–6 plants, a 50–100L reservoir is generally adequate through most of the growing cycle, with higher consumption expected in peak vegetative growth and the first half of flower.
Flood Trays and Run-Off Management
Flood trays support pots while collecting run-off for disposal or recirculation. Deep-sided flood tables are used in flood-and-drain (ebb and flow) systems — filled with nutrient solution on a timer, then drained back to the reservoir by gravity. Shallow run-to-waste trays are placed beneath individual pots in dripper or hand-watered systems to collect and contain run-off. Use raised tray stands beneath trays to improve airflow and prevent anaerobic conditions at the pot base.
We have been supplying hydroponic containers and trays to UK growers since 2017. Browse the full range below.