Bucket Lid, 5 gal, Black (Pack of 10)

A Sealing, Stackable Lid for 5 Gallon Buckets, Pack of 10

Building a deep water culture bucket means cutting a clean, properly sized hole in a lid for a net pot, and doing that freehand invites a hole that's too loose, too tight, or off-center. This Hydrofarm 5 gallon black bucket lid solves that with a built-in cutting template, while its lip and grooves seal against a matching 5 gallon bucket and let sealed buckets stack for storage.

This listing is a pack of 10 lids, sized for growers building out multiple DWC buckets or reservoirs at once rather than cutting and fitting one lid at a time.

Key Features & Benefits

• Lip and groove seal — seals securely against the top of a matching 5 gallon black bucket
• Stackable design — sealed buckets with lids in place can stack for storage
• Built-in cutting template — guides a clean, properly sized cut for fitting a net pot
• Pack of 10 — for growers outfitting multiple DWC buckets or reservoirs at once
• Matches Hydrofarm's 5 gallon black bucket — designed as a compatible pair rather than a universal-fit lid

Who Should Use This Bucket Lid

Growers building deep water culture reservoirs or sealing off multiple 5 gallon buckets for storage or transport will benefit from this lid's built-in net pot cutting template and stacking design.

About Hydrofarm

Hydrofarm has manufactured cultivation equipment since 1977, when founder Stuart Dvorin started the company as Applied Hydroponics; the company has operated out of Petaluma, California, since 1994, supplying growing containers, propagation hardware, and hydroponic equipment to commercial and home growers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bucket does this lid fit?

This lid is sized to seal against Hydrofarm's 5 gallon black bucket, using a lip-and-groove fit. It is not designed to fit buckets from other manufacturers.

How many lids come in this pack?

This listing is a pack of 10 lids. That count suits growers sealing or building out multiple buckets at once.

How do I cut this lid for a net pot?

Use the lid's built-in cutting template as a guide, tracing and cutting along it. This creates a properly sized, centered hole for a standard net pot rather than cutting freehand.

Can I stack buckets with this lid on?

Yes, the lid is designed so that sealed buckets can stack on top of each other. This is useful for storage or moving multiple buckets at once.

When would I use this lid instead of leaving a bucket open?

Use a sealed lid whenever you need to block light from a nutrient reservoir to limit algae growth or keep debris out of a mixing bucket. It also works for building a deep water culture system, where the net pot sits through the cut opening while the rest of the reservoir stays sealed.