Active Aqua 2.0 Low Rise Tray, Black, 2'x8' (OD)

Outer-Dimension Growing Footprint You Plan Around, 2'x8' (OD)

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

The Active Aqua 2.0 Low Rise (OD) Tray flips inside-edge sizing around: its 24" x 96" x 4" measurement on this 2'x8' tray is taken from the outer edges, so the 2'x8' on the label is the footprint actually planned around, with the growing surface filling as much of that frame as the build allows.

Key Features & Benefits

• Outer-dimension (OD) sizing — measures from the outside edges, so the size you order is the footprint you plan your layout around.
• 4in 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 spent 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

Growers who plan their rooms around exact footprints, from single-tent hobbyists to commercial operators tiling out a full room, are the fit for this 2'x8' Low Rise (OD) Tray, which keeps the outer dimensions matched to the space they've measured.

About Active Aqua

Hydrofarm distributes this Low Rise (OD) Tray as part of Active Aqua's 2.0 tray catalog, a line built to give growers outer-dimension sizing they can plan a room around, rather than footprints that shrink once wall thickness is accounted for.

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 growers plan their layout around.

How tall are the tray walls?

The wall height is 4in, which holds standing water through an ebb-and-flow cycle while staying low enough for comfortable reach-in access. That height stays the same across every size in the line.

Can I place the drain wherever I need it?

Yes, drain locations are customizable, so outflow can be positioned to match a room's irrigation layout rather than a fixed factory placement. That flexibility matters most when several trays feed into one shared drain line.

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 without modification. No separate version is needed for either method.

What size is this 2'x8' Low Rise (OD) Tray?

This version measures 24" x 96" x 4" (W x L x H), sized from the outer edges. Sizing up or down within the line changes only the footprint, not the wall height, material, or drainage flexibility.