System pricing guide

Engineered cultivation systems designed around real growing spaces.

Hydro Exchange systems are built to combine structure, lighting, irrigation, control, and future-ready expansion into one cleaner and more capable cultivation platform. This guide helps clients understand the range before moving into a tailored quotation.

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System levels

Clear starting points for different project scales

A practical first look at layout, build level, and capability before finalising a custom quotation.

Entry system

Starter cultivation platform

A clean starting point for clone stations, propagation setups, and smaller personal grow spaces.

From R4,900

Guide level

Structured frame and practical cultivation layout
Designed for smaller spaces and efficient use of footprint
Manual or timer-based operation options
Upgradeable into more advanced control later

Most requested

Performance cultivation system

A more refined system for serious hobby growers and boutique environments wanting stronger integration and finishing.

From R11,900

Guide level

Improved frame design, cleaner routing, and stronger presentation
Better reservoir, feed, and service layout
Timer-ready and automation-ready options
Ideal for more dedicated or visible grow spaces

Advanced build

Custom environment system

A scalable package for larger or more demanding projects where layout, control, and expansion matter.

From R24,900

Guide level

Custom layout planning and more integrated finishing
Built around the project footprint and operational goals
Automation-ready with monitoring and control options
Designed for premium horticultural environments

These are guide prices only. Final quotation depends on grow method, footprint, plant count, selected lighting, reservoir sizing, pump layout, control level, and overall project complexity.

Specs and positioning

Different system levels for different growing goals

System level	Best-fit environment	Typical grow methods	Control level	Ideal client
Starter cultivation platform	Propagation zones, clone stations, compact grow spaces	Propagation trays, simple drip, starter cultivation layouts	Manual or timer-based operation	Clients wanting a clean and practical starting point
Performance cultivation system	Dedicated personal rooms, boutique production spaces	Drip, DWC, selected recirculating systems	Timer-ready, automation-ready options	Growers wanting a stronger and more integrated system
Custom environment system	Multi-zone rooms, larger horticultural environments, advanced projects	Drip, DWC, aeroponic, hybrid approaches	Monitoring and automation-ready configuration	Clients wanting a serious custom environment

Upgrade options

Intelligent features for a more complete system build

These options help shape the final system around the grow style, space, and long-term performance goals.

WiFi monitoring and control

Expanded visibility, scheduling, and smarter day-to-day management for selected builds.

Lighting integration

System layouts prepared around fixture type, mounting, head space, and lighting strategy.

Environmental support

Prepared for humidity management, airflow planning, and future environment-focused upgrades.

Finishing and layout

Cleaner routing, improved access, stronger presentation, and more polished installation detail.

System examples

Informative visuals that clients can open in full size

These images show how Hydro Exchange systems are designed as complete cultivation environments with structure, lighting, controls, and thoughtful layout.

AERO v2

An automated aeroponic cultivation system with integrated control, lighting, environmental support, and a clean structural layout.

Clone Station v2

A multi-level automated clone cultivation system designed for practical propagation, lighting control, and cleaner workflow.

Planning support

Helpful guidance for choosing the right system

Guide pricing

This page gives a realistic sense of scale and system level before the final build is specified for the project.

Tailored quotations

Every quotation is shaped around the grow method, layout, system capacity, lighting strategy, and control level required.

Flexible configuration

Lighting, control, environmental support, and hardware choices can be combined to create a cleaner and more capable final system.