{"product_id":"nutriculture-gro-tank-gt205-nft-kit","title":"Gro-Tank GT205 NFT Kit – Compact NFT Hydroponic System","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA compact, easy NFT kit for one to three plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNutriculture Gro-Tank GT205\u003c\/strong\u003e is the smallest kit in the Gro-Tank range and a straightforward way into \u003cstrong\u003enutrient film technique (NFT)\u003c\/strong\u003e hydroponics. A \u003cstrong\u003e20-litre\u003c\/strong\u003e tank carries the NFT top tray, a pump lifts nutrient solution onto it around the clock, and the solution runs as a shallow film across the spreader mat and over bare roots before draining back for the next pass. With water, feed and oxygen all reaching the roots at once, plants avoid the over-watering, dry spells and salt build-up behind slow growth and weak roots in pots, and the only medium you use is the small block each plant was started in. At about \u003cstrong\u003e69.5 x 38.5 x 18.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e it holds \u003cstrong\u003e1 to 3 plants\u003c\/strong\u003e and fits a small grow tent, a cupboard or a bench - well suited to herbs, salad leaves, chillies and other compact crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGro-Tank GT205 tank\u003c\/strong\u003e, 20 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGT205 NFT top tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrex top plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmersible pump\u003c\/strong\u003e with air line and adjustable air valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpreader mat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNFT instructions and grow guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to set up\u003c\/strong\u003e: the GT205 tray simply rests on the tank and the top plate sits on the tray - no bolts needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo timer or controller\u003c\/strong\u003e: the pump runs continuously, so roots are never left waiting for a feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no media\u003c\/strong\u003e: just the starter block, so there is little to buy, little waste and less chance of disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra oxygen\u003c\/strong\u003e drawn into the solution through the pump's air line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow 18.5 cm build\u003c\/strong\u003e that leaves the headroom to the plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall 20-litre tank\u003c\/strong\u003e that is quick to mix, check and change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssemble:\u003c\/strong\u003e stand the tank on a level surface and rest the top tray on it, with the access opening at the same end as the solution level marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill a day ahead:\u003c\/strong\u003e fill to the level marks \u003cstrong\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting so the water warms to room temperature and chlorine dissipates; below \u003cstrong\u003e17°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, heat it to about \u003cstrong\u003e18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump and mat:\u003c\/strong\u003e fit the delivery tube and air line to the pump, fix it to the tank floor, lay one layer of spreader mat along the tray and switch on to check the mat soaks evenly. Slide the vent on the pump to adjust the flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed and pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e add nutrients at the label rate, check EC, and keep the pH between \u003cstrong\u003e5.8 and 6.5\u003c\/strong\u003e, adjusting a little at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out:\u003c\/strong\u003e wait until plants are root-bound, with white roots showing outside the block, remove any wrap or pot, cut holes in the top plate and place it on the tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain:\u003c\/strong\u003e top up with plain water, recheck EC after an hour and add nutrient back to target; check pH weekly and make a full solution change at least \u003cstrong\u003eonce a month\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem type:\u003c\/strong\u003e nutrient film technique (NFT), recirculating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 69.5 x 38.5 x 18.5 cm (L x W x H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 3 plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump:\u003c\/strong\u003e submersible, runs continuously, with air line and valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.8-6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing media:\u003c\/strong\u003e starter blocks only (stone wool, compost or aeroponic cuttings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e tray rests on the tank; no nuts and bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker code:\u003c\/strong\u003e NS-GT205\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs the GT205 a good first hydroponic system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. It has no timer or controller to set, the pump simply runs around the clock, and the small tank is quick to mix and check. The main things to learn are keeping EC and pH in range and waiting until plants are root-bound before planting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many plants can I grow in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eOne to three, depending on the crop. Nutriculture work on roughly one plant per square foot, so compact herbs and salad crops can go at the upper end and larger fruiting plants at the lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the pump need a timer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. In NFT the film must keep flowing, so the pump runs 24 hours a day. Keep the tank topped up so it never runs dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow often should I change the solution?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eTop up with water between changes and bring EC back to target, then empty the tank and refill with fresh nutrient solution at least once a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grodan-rockwool-blocks\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/grow-media-3-6cm-hole-box-of-384-3-inch-7-5cm-grodan-rockwool-blocks-39901489758423.webp?v=1785293055\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Grodan Rockwool Blocks\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eGrodan Rockwool Blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eStarter blocks to transplant into the tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ph-test-kit\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/Growth-tech-ph-test-kit-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1746904924\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"pH Test Kit\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003epH Test Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eChecks the pH of the tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/growth-technology-ph-down\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/PH-Down-1L-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1746904406\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Growth Technology pH Down 81%\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eGrowth Technology pH Down 81%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eBrings the pH back into range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-bullet-roots\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/silver-bullet-roots--medium_landscape.jpg?v=1746905255\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Silver Bullet Roots\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eSilver Bullet Roots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eHelps keep the tank and roots clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nutriculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53930890101002,"sku":"HYD-NUTR-008-01","price":58.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/nutriculture-gro-tank-gt205-nft-kit-default-title-1.jpg?v=1792279234","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/nutriculture-gro-tank-gt205-nft-kit","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}