1.5" Net Cup with Algae Guard
$25.19 - $118.99$35.99 - $169.99
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description
the hydroponic net cup with a built-in algae guard
A clean, healthy root zone is the difference between plants that thrive and plants that sulk. Our hydroponic net cups are made from food-grade, antibacterial silicone, with a built-in algae guard that keeps your roots happy and your upkeep low.
They work with deep water culture, NFT and Kratky setups, so whatever system you're running, your plants get the conditions they need. The algae guard blocks the light that algae feed on, which means more of your nutrients reach your plants instead of feeding green sludge around the roots.
Whether it's your first crop or your fiftieth, they make hydroponics easier and a good deal tidier. If you want to dig into the detail, read our guide on what to look for in a hydroponic net pot.
an algae guard that's always there
The algae guard lid is attached to the cup, so you can't lose it. It blocks the light that algae need to take hold, which means more nutrients and oxygen for your roots and a tidier system overall. A custom cutout sits around the stem, so you can lift or adjust the guard without disturbing the plant.
tough enough to forget about
The silicone simply won't quit. You could drive a car over one and it would spring straight back into shape. There are no awkward crevices for gunk to hide in either, so a quick rinse keeps them hygienic, and they're dishwasher-safe when you want a deeper clean.
kind to roots, easy to transplant
The soft, flexible material and a single root channel let roots come free without tearing. Moving a seedling from your hydroponic system into soil stays gentle and stress-free, so your plants carry on growing without a setback.
fits a wide range of systems
Sized for standard 1.5 inch (38mm) holes, these net cups drop into most hydroponic systems. They also fit AO 25/40 tapered Grodan rockwool cubes, so you have plenty of flexibility in how you grow.
Why does algae matter? Read how to stop algae growth in hydroponics.
specifications
- Materialfood-grade, antibacterial silicone
- Hole diameterfits standard 1.5 inch (38mm) holes
- Pack sizes18 or 100 net cups
fits these gathera products
Drops straight into the heirloom garden, the 2L heirloom planter, and the heirloom basin (used in the sun shelf 3 and the sun garden).
a tighter fit in these
They'll also go into our original grey basins (the ecokitchen, sun shelf 1, sun shelf 2 and family farm), but it's a squeeze. They sit slightly proud of the basin lid, and the algae guard takes a little more effort to press in.
colours
terracotta
white
gathera green
juicy lime
Which net cups fit my garden?
How do I stop algae growing in my hydroponic garden?
Warranty & returns
We offer change of mind returns on all products, and a 1 year warranty on all electrical goods. We're also so confident in your success, that we have a 60 day seed guarantee, and will replace any seeds that don't grow free of charge!
Buying with Gathera gives you access to our community and all our range of special resources to help you grow:
- Access to our community page.
- Horticulture experts on hand to help you out.
- You're buying into an ecosystem – need to replace a pump, light, netcup or other component? We have replacements available so that you don't have to ditch your whole system when one small thing breaks..
- We sell the stuff you need to feed your gardens - nutrients, seeds, growth mediums.
- Comprehensive FAQs.
K
I am loving them so far. Not fully tested as my tomato plants are only about 5 - 6" tall, so the next test comes when I need to pot them.
Love to see our netcups fixing a problem with a competitor product! Thanks for the great review and hope the rest of the process goes smoothly!
A
3rd order. Brilliant no algae at all. Needed more as i increased the size of my hydroponic garden
A
1.5" Net Cup with Algae Guard
Thank you fr the review Andrea
G
5 stars all round.
J
Still have Algae. The lids do not seem to fit correctly and sit loose on the top. I would have expected them to "click" in and hold inside the lip.
Oh. So sorry to hear that the Algae Guard net cups didnt suit your purpose. We are so sorry to hear. The flexible and pliable algea gurad net cups fit snug in 1.5' holes as per product. You can push them in sung to fit this size whole. May we ask what product you are using them on please.
P
Fantastic product
C
I haven't used them yet
But looking forward to using them
t
All good
M
absolutely brilliant, every cutting I have taken has successfully rooted in record time !0/10 highly recomended
Wow thanks so much for the awesome review - glad that you love it and appreciate the design!
M
Just started using them and so far i am happy with them.
Thanks so much for the kind review - hope we can impress as your plants come along!
s
Hi, just a brief reply to your feedback request. The net cups are (so far) working well for seedlings in rock wool. the main criticism/issue i can see is the square shape of the cup itself, if this had been cylindrical and tapering/conical it might fit various diameter inlets as well as varying rock wool sizes ( im currently about to try a coir plug ) . Otherwise colour, material and concept are all good .
Thanks so much for the kind feedback! We're thinking about this for our next iteration. The netcups were designed for the AO2540 rockwool cubes from Grodan which is the standard that we use - but agreed that a more cylindrical shape would fit the other options on the market better! Thank you for shopping with Gathera!