Why the Botanicare OD Black Tray 3x3 Fits Where ID Trays Do Not
OD means the name describes the outside, so 36 by 36 in is the footprint you measure against the tent floor. Inside you get 34 by 34 in of usable space and 27.5 gallons behind a 6 in sidewall. The grid runs diagonally rather than in squares, which pushes water toward the fitting instead of letting it pool in the corners.
Living With a 3x3 Grow Tent Tray in Black ABS
Black shows algae less clearly than white. It also keeps light off the water, which is the trade most growers take in a closed tent. The rolled edge is stiffer than a flanged one and takes the weight of pots pushed to the rim, where trays usually start to flex. Anyone who only needs to catch a little runoff will find this deeper and heavier than the job asks for.
Key Features
- 36 x 36 in outside: Measured the way a tent is, so it goes in without trimming the footprint or fighting the poles.
- 27.5 gallon capacity: Enough for a full flood cycle on a small footprint without crowding the sidewall.
- 6 in sidewall: Taller than the Low Tide line, so taller pots and deeper saturation both fit.
- Diagonal drainage grid: Steers water toward the fitting rather than leaving it standing in the corners.
- Rolled edge in capped ABS: Stiffer at the rim than a flange, which is where a loaded tray flexes first.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 707340 |
| Outside Dimensions | 36 in x 36 in x 6 in |
| Inside Dimensions | 34 in x 34 in x 5.5 in |
| Capacity | 27.5 gallons |
| Sidewall Height | 6 in |
| Material | Capped black ABS, recycled core |
| Drainage | Diagonal grid |
| Edge | Rolled |
| Other | Made in the USA, BPA free |