Oxypot Vegetative DWC Systems

Oxypot Vegetative DWC Systems — Multi-Plant Deep Water Culture Made Simple

Best for: Growers wanting rapid growth across multiple plants in one reservoir, without timers, pumps, or complicated setups

The Oxypot Vegetative DWC system is a deep water culture hydroponic setup designed to grow multiple plants from a single reservoir with continuous oxygenation and no timer required. Roots sit directly in a highly oxygenated nutrient solution, which triggers rapid uptake and growth far faster than soil or passive systems. It's the kind of setup that removes the guesswork — you fill it, feed it, and it works.

How it compares

Oxypot sits in the mid-tier of hydroponic systems — simpler than recirculating systems, more scalable than individual bucket setups.

• Multi-plant capacity from one reservoir means less individual calibration than 6 separate DWC buckets
• Passive aeration (air pump only, no submersible pump) keeps the system low-maintenance and reliable
• No timer required — it runs continuously, which is exactly what DWC needs
• Reversible lid lets you drop net pots lower during early veg, saving nutrient solution and space
• Comparable or faster growth to premium branded alternatives at a lower cost

Versus individual 5-gallon buckets, you're getting the same growth speed but without managing six separate air stones, pH levels, and solution changes.

Usage guidance

The Oxypot V6 system works best when you understand its three core operating phases:

Before transplanting
Develop your plant material into 3" or 4" Rockwool cubes first. Once roots are established, transplant into the net pots by laying a small bed of pre-rinsed clay pebbles, sitting the cube on top, and filling the sides. Use the reversible lid position to drop net pots higher or lower depending on your veg stage — this saves nutrient solution in early growth.

Daily operation
The system runs on passive aeration. Plug the air pump into mains power and let it run continuously. As the nutrient level drops during the week, top up with quarter to half-strength nutrient solution and adjust pH as needed. The system requires no timers, no switches, no complex wiring — it just sits there oxygenating your roots.

Weekly maintenance
Once per week, completely drain the reservoir and refill with fresh nutrient solution at full strength. Use the drain tube for easy access. This prevents salt buildup and keeps the solution balanced. Inspect roots through the removable mesh basket — you'll see them growing down into the water within days.

Temperature control
Keep nutrient temperature between 18–20°C. Above 21°C, the water loses oxygen capacity and root disease becomes a real risk. If your room runs warm, consider a chiller or place the reservoir in a cooler space.

Technical specifications

• Model: Oxypot V6 (6-plant vegetative configuration)
• Reservoir capacity: 70 litres
• Tank dimensions: 83 x 58.5 x 38 cm
• Net pot size: 125mm (6 pots included)
• Growing media: Clay pebbles (minimal quantity required)
• Aeration: Hailea two-outlet air pump, 2 x 1.5m air line tubing, 2 x two-inch golf ball air stones
• Lid: Reversible design (can be flipped to adjust net pot depth)
• Included components: Drain tube, removable mesh basket for root inspection, blanking cap
• Optimal nutrient temperature: 18–20°C (critical for root health)
• Power requirement: Standard mains socket for air pump (4W)
• Operation: Passive aeration — no submersible pump, no timer required

Who this is for

• Growers stepping up from soil or coco who want to see what hydroponic speed actually looks like
• Vegetative stage operations where you're running 6 plants at once and want them even
• Beginners attracted to hydroponics but intimidated by complexity — this removes that barrier
• Anyone tired of managing individual 5-gallon buckets with separate air stones and calibration
• Experienced growers looking to scale a veg room without moving to recirculating systems

Particularly well suited to spaces where simplicity, reliability, and speed matter more than total automation.

Our take

This is proper deep water culture that actually lives up to the hype. You get rapid growth, multiple plants, and a system that doesn't require you to become a technician. The reversible lid is genuinely clever for veg optimisation, and passive aeration means it just runs — no timers to forget, no pumps to fail.

If you're serious about moving beyond soil or single-bucket systems and want to see what DWC growth looks like without the hassle, this is worth picking up while stock lasts. Does exactly what it should, day in, day out.