Active Aqua 2.0 Low Rise Tray, Black, 2'x4' (OD)

Get the Growing Footprint the Size on the Box Promises

Trays measured from the inside edge always come up short of their stated size once you account for wall thickness — and that lost inch or two adds up fast across a multi-tray room.

The Active Aqua 2.0 Low Rise (OD) Tray flips that around: its 24" x 48" x 4" measurement is taken from the outer edges, so the 2'x4' on the label is the footprint you're actually planning around, with the growing surface filling as much of that frame as the build allows.

Manufactured in Canada from food-safe, high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) with a 4" wall, it resists low heat, staining, and chemicals while standing up to the wear of daily use season after season.

Key Features & Benefits

• Outer-dimension (OD) sizing — measures 24" x 48" x 4" from the outside edges, so the size you order is the footprint you plan your layout around.
• 4" tray wall height — holds standing water for ebb-and-flow cycles while staying low enough for easy reach-in access.
• Food-safe black HIPS construction — resists low heat, staining, and chemical exposure through repeated grow cycles.
• Easy-clean surface pattern — wipes down quickly between cycles, cutting the time you spend on turnover.
• Customizable drain locations — let you place outflow exactly where your irrigation layout calls for it.
• Suits all major growing styles — handles top-feed and ebb-and-flow irrigation equally well in the same tray.

Who Should Use This Low Rise Tray

This tray suits growers who plan their rooms around exact footprints — from single-tent hobbyists to commercial operators tiling out a full room — and want the tray's outer dimensions to match the space they've measured, without losing growing area to wall thickness.

Choosing the Right Low Rise Tray Size

The 2.0 Low Rise (OD) line runs 2'x4', 2'x8', 3'x6', 4'x4', and 4'x8' — all sharing the same 4" black HIPS build and outer-dimension sizing. This 2'x4' version measures 24" x 48" x 4" (W x L x H); sizing up or down from there simply changes the footprint, not the wall height, material, or drainage flexibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "OD" mean on this tray?

OD stands for outer dimension — the measurement is taken from the outside edges of the tray, so the size on the label matches the footprint you're planning around.

How tall are the tray walls?

The wall height is 4", which holds standing water through an ebb-and-flow cycle while staying low enough for comfortable reach-in access.

Can I place the drain wherever I need it?

Yes — drain locations are customizable, so you can position outflow to match your room's irrigation layout.

What irrigation styles does it support?

It's built to suit all major growing styles, including top-feed and ebb-and-flow irrigation, in the same tray.

What sizes does this tray come in?

The 2.0 Low Rise (OD) line is available in 2'x4', 2'x8', 3'x6', 4'x4', and 4'x8' — all built from the same food-safe black HIPS with a 4" wall.