Our guide to comprehensively understanding hydroponic water reservoirs
Modern gardening has been revolutionized by hydroponic systems that have demonstrated effective methods on how to grow plants without soil. Central and crucial to these systems are the hydroponic water reservoirs. These deliver important vital nutrients to your plants. Do not be alarmed by the large words like reservoir and systems, as many are already available at an affordable price. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the features and benefits of hydroponic water reservoirs, using terms that highlight their excellent performance and practicality.
We would like to share our views on the benefits and features of hydroponic water reservoirs. We sincerely hope that this will help you make the right choices when setting up your own system.
At the center of the hydroponic system is its heart, the water reservoir.
Every grower will want their hydroponic system to operate at optimum efficiency. Start by choosing the right reservoir, or water tank that holds nutrient-rich water that will will feed your plants.
Below we will mention the arguments as to why a top-quality reservoir matters for you:
1. High performance with easy maintenance
Performance is measured by how well the hydroponic water reservoir maintains a stable environment for your plants. If your reservoir evenly distributes nutrients thus promoting healthy growth, then your reservoir is doing its job and can be considered good quality.
Like your glass of water, a clean container is always best. Which means cleaning. When choosing a reservoir, look for smooth surfaces and a simple design, this will help you in the cleaning department and maintenance. You will want to be able to drain and re-fill your tank quickly and with minimal difficulty. An easy maintenance tank should be high up on the criteria list.
2. The internal pump
Like your children, you want your plants to receive equal shares of nutrient solution. This can be achieved via an internal pump (not a standard option) in the reservoir that circulates the nutrient-rich water throughout the system.
3. Eazy drain reservoirs
When you are dealing with large quantities of water that need to be refreshed and given new nutrients, you need to drain the reservoir first which can be messy and time-consuming. Look for tanks that have an eazy drain reservoir feature to make the draining task more efficient and hassle-free.
4. The practicality of a porthole cover
You do not want to have unwanted surprises like suddenly finding out that your water levels have been too low for too long. You will want to therefore check the reservoir from time to time and a stand-out feature in some reservoirs is the porthole cover. This allows you to monitor from the top, without having to lift an entire lid. Some models have a specially designed lid to create an easy access port. The FlexiTank is a perfect example of this.
5. The right indicators to show the reservoir's true capacity
Hydroponics is the science of measuring and you will want to know the exact volume of water your system so you know how to mix the nutrients accurately. A reservoir's true capacity is important so that you can plan and setup your system effectively with the right volumes.
6. Great value means exceptional durability
Hydroponic systems operate continuously from day to day and should be able to withstand the rigors of heavy usage. High investment and low maintenance is a rule that generally translates to great value. In other words, purchasing a reservoir made from high-quality durable materials means fewer replacements and repairs. In the long run, therefore, saving you money.
We hope to have given you a helpful general picture of hydroponic reservoirs. If you have any further questions you can contact us via our email address. You are also most welcome to browse around our site for all new products at the best prices.
