Active Aqua Root Spa 5 gal Bucket System

Deep Water Culture Setup Across 1 5-Gallon Bucket

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

A dedicated air pump oxygenates the nutrient solution without a separate air stone, 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 basket 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

• 1 connected 5-gallon bucket — provides one complete deep water culture site
• Watertight seal — keeps nutrient solution contained within the bucket
• 8-inch bucket basket — holds growing medium above the nutrient solution in the bucket
• Dedicated air pump — oxygenates the solution without a separate air stone
• Grommet, elbow fittings & black tubing — connects the system and keeps it light-sealed

Who Should Use this 1-Bucket DWC System

Growers who want one deep water culture site 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?

One 5-gallon bucket. 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 dedicated air pump oxygenates the solution without a separate air stone. That keeps the single-bucket setup simple to run.

What fittings come with the system?

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