Active Aqua Spigot for 5 & 6 Gallon Carboy Containers

Dispense From Carboy Jugs Without the Mess

Pouring nutrient solution or runoff straight from a heavy carboy jug is awkward and prone to spills, especially when the container is nearly full or the pour needs to be measured. The Active Aqua Spigot threads directly into the pre-threaded cap of standard 5- and 6-gallon carboy-style jugs, turning an ordinary container into a controlled-dispense reservoir without any drilling or modification.

Because it fits the widely used standard thread pattern found on multiple brands of carboy caps, it drops into containers growers likely already have on hand rather than locking them into a single proprietary system.

Key Features & Benefits

• Threads directly into standard carboy caps — installs in seconds on pre-threaded 5- and 6-gallon jug caps with no drilling or adapters required.
• Fits multiple brands — works across common carboy-style containers already in use in many grow spaces.
• Controlled, drip-reducing dispensing — makes it easier to pour measured amounts without sloshing or spilling from a heavy jug.
• Compact, low-profile design — stays out of the way during storage and transport.
• Simple, durable construction — holds up to repeated daily use in busy reservoir-refill routines.

Who Should Use the Active Aqua Carboy Spigot

This spigot fits hydroponic growers, reservoir-refill routines, and anyone using 5- or 6-gallon carboy-style jugs to mix, store, or transport nutrient solution or water. It's a practical upgrade for growers who currently tip and pour directly from the jug.

About Active Aqua

Active Aqua's catalog, distributed through Hydrofarm, covers reservoir hardware like this spigot alongside its better-known pump and tubing lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this spigot fit my carboy jug?

It's designed to thread into the standard pre-threaded spigot cap found on common 5- and 6-gallon carboy-style jugs across multiple brands. Check that your jug's cap has these pre-threaded fittings, since the spigot installs into that thread pattern rather than replacing the cap outright.

Do I need tools or adapters to install it?

No, it threads directly into the pre-threaded cap by hand. There's no drilling, cutting, or separate adapter required for compatible containers.

Can I use it for both nutrient solution and plain water?

Yes, growers commonly use it to dispense nutrient solution, plain water, or runoff from their carboy containers. It's a general-purpose dispensing fitting rather than one limited to a single liquid type.

How do I keep the spigot from dripping between uses?

Close the spigot fully after each pour and check that it's seated straight in the cap threads, since a cross-threaded install is the most common cause of a slow drip. If drips continue after reseating it, inspect the cap threads on the jug itself for wear.

Does it come with the jug, or is it sold separately?

It's sold separately as a fitting that installs onto a carboy jug you already have. That keeps the cost down for growers who just need a better way to dispense from a container they already own.