- 3x Black 5 gallon buckets (five for $26 from Boxes, Shipping Boxes, Shipping Supplies, Packaging Materials, Cardboard Boxes - ULINE) Black will ensure no light gets through from the outside - which is not the case with many other bucket colors commonly found (ie: white, blue).
- 3x mesh pots which nestle to the tops of the buckets can be found at a hydro shop or online ($4 each)
- 3x Parts kit which contained the halo, tubing, refrigerator hose (for air), reservoir level tubing (not necessary) $15 total. all of these parts can be obtained at a hydro shop or an appliance store for around the same price or less.
- Silicon sealant (plastic flexible bonding type) $5 at Home Depot. This will be used for sealing the hole where the bottom bubbling air line will connect. (This is optional as you can route the bubble line through the top, but through the bottom of the bucket ultimately cleans things up and makes maintenance and nutrient changes easier.
- 3x 4.5" air stone bubble disc, $2.99 apiece at Bubble Disc 3 inch - Aquar Airstones at Arcata Pet Supplies
- 3x Dual outlet air pumps $10 at walmart. (Each pump needs to be able to deliver enough pressure to supply air to both the drip system and the bubbler line.)

Total Price per Bucket unit: $42.19