Quote Originally Posted by GoldenGoblin
I noticed that too while using 1" and transplanting to 4". Then I went Hydroton for finishing. Thinking about just the 1" then into Hydroton pots. Should battle the algae a little better.
Why all the transplanting? When the clones have about 3 inches of good, furry roots, put them in a 5 or 6 inch net pot with a 1 inch strip of capilary matting (it's just kinda like a wick) touching the roots and the bottom of the pot. Gently fill in clay pellets around the plant.

KISS (keep it simple, smarty)