[amideutch]

Chucker, excellent idea on the eggcrate! The first time I read about eggcrate was it's use in saltwater aquariums used to make a plenum at the bottom of the tank. And basically that is what is being created in the Tainers when the insert or shelf is inserted in the bottom of the tainer. If you work it right you shouldnt need a pond basket either. Cut a section out of the eggcrate to the dimensions of the desired wicking area and just push your nylon screen down into it to form your wicking chamber. Make sure you nylon screen covers the entire area of the inside of the tainer and drapes over the top of the container. That way at the end of the growing season you can pull the plant and aggregate out of the Tainer by the screen in one easy operation. Ami