The Active Aqua Root Spa 5 Gallon 8 Bucket System is a great way to upgrade from your first hydroponic system or even get started if you have the time and space to devote to eight plants. This bucket-style DWC system is incredibly user-friendly, and it is also one of the most budget-friendly.
With all of this considered, it's no surprise we consider this one of the Best Hydroponic Systems in the industry, especially for beginners or those growing on a budget. Let's get into some of the reasons you should grow with this system.
Why Grow In The Active Aqua Root Spa 5 Gallon 8 Bucket System?
This 8 site, 5-gallon bucket system from Active Aqua is so simple, with minimal moving parts. This makes it easy to use and decreases the likelihood of something breaking on it. But, it is still able to grow huge plants very efficiently. After using this system, you'll understand why so many growers swear by it!
While Hydroponics isn't as easy and straightforward as traditional soil growing, it's actually made really simple in the Active Aqua Root Spa 5 Gallon 8 Bucket System. It is far more forgiving than other systems and is an awesome way to get started.
From a production standpoint, the Active Aqua Root Spa 5 Gal 8 Bucket System does not disappoint. It pumps air directly into the nutrient solution without the need for cumbersome, unreliable air pumps. This is not only the most cost-effective option, it produces some of the biggest, most potent plants possible! Don't take our word for it, check out what one customer had to say after growing a few seasons in this system:
It's easy to tell when your plants are supercharged. You don't need any fancy meter for that, it's visually apparent. Every time you open the door to your garden your plants almost roar at you! The speed of their development is shocking, even over a single day, they are visibly taller, fuller, bigger, and happier. I love it when my garden is cranking like this.
Features & Specs Of The Active Aqua Root Spa 5 Gal 8 Bucket System
- Water tight seal to guarantee no leaks
- 8" bucket basket to hold your choice of growing medium
- Multi-purpose air hose delivers air from the pump to the bottom of the bucket
- Air pump to oxygenate your water to encourage root growth
- ½" grommet fitting
- ½" elbow fitting
- ¼" black tubing
Note: Net pots hold 3.8 liters of clay pebbles.
Note: Media sold separately: You choose between just about any Hydroponic Grow Media , including clay pebbles, #4 perlite, rockwool mini cubes, coco chips, etc. Avoid using soil, as this is a hydroponic system. Plus, soil may contain dust, fungi, and bacteria, all of which can contaminate a hydroponics system. You can learn more about the different types of grow media in our blog.
Setting Up The Active Aqua Root Spa 5 Gal 8 Bucket System
Setting up the 8-site Root Spa system is just like setting up the single-site system. The only difference is in the air pumps. Whereas this one contains a multi-output air pump, the single-bucket Root Spa systems use a single dedicated air pump.
