Active Aqua Root Spa 5 gal 8 Bucket System

Deep Water Culture Setup Across 8 5-Gallon Buckets

The Active Aqua Root Spa 5-gallon eight-bucket system builds a deep water culture setup around eight 5-gallon buckets, each one sealed watertight and fitted with an 8-inch basket to hold growing medium above the reservoir.

A single multi-output air pump oxygenates the nutrient solution across all eight buckets without separate air stones, and grommet and elbow fittings plus black tubing keep the system connected and light-sealed. Growing medium is sold separately, so plan on pairing the baskets with a compatible substrate. Every Root Spa system pairs its air pump, fittings, and tubing so the reservoir stays sealed and light-proof.

Key Features & Benefits

• 8 connected 5-gallon buckets — links eight deep water culture sites into a single connected system
• Watertight seal — keeps nutrient solution contained within each bucket
• 8-inch bucket basket — holds growing medium above the nutrient solution in every bucket
• Multi-output air pump — oxygenates the solution across all eight buckets without separate air stones
• Grommet, elbow fittings & black tubing — connects the system and keeps it light-sealed

Who Should Use this 8-Bucket DWC System

Growers who want eight deep water culture sites running off one connected system, without sourcing buckets, fittings, and an air pump separately, are the fit for this Root Spa system.

About Active Aqua

Active Aqua is a hydroponic equipment brand distributed through Hydrofarm's catalog, covering pumps, tubing, reservoirs, and complete bucket systems like Root Spa.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many buckets does this system include?

Eight connected 5-gallon buckets. Each one is sealed watertight and fitted with its own 8-inch basket.

Is growing medium included?

No, growing medium is sold separately from this system. Choose a substrate compatible with the 8-inch bucket baskets before planting.

How is the nutrient solution oxygenated?

A single multi-output air pump oxygenates the solution across all eight buckets, so no separate air stones are needed. That one pump replaces what would otherwise be eight individual air stones and lines.

What fittings come with the system?

Grommet and elbow fittings plus black tubing to connect the eight buckets. The black tubing also helps keep the system light-sealed.