buckets

So I ordered these buckets (5.3 gallon black rectangular buckets) with snap on lids. They look great, but the only problem is once you get the lid to snap on, it’s sooo hard to get off (for me at least, I lost my left hand in a car accident so I’m working one handed lol) I’m worried that if I...

So I went to Lowe’s the other day and picked up some stuff. I bought 5 gallon commander XL buckets. The ones with the yellow lids. I’ve seen people using them on YouTube but I’m wondering if the plastic is safe for my plants? Also I bought some PVC piping. It says “schedule 40 - NSF DVW” on it...

I have 5 gal bubblebuckets and hydroton as my medium. My seedlings just popped in some Rapid Rooter cubes. When I transplant them, do I have to top feed until the roots develop more or will the hydroton wick enough water?