With DWC, when you first transplant your clones, the water level should come about half an inch up the bottom of the net pot itself so water can wick up through the hydroton and get to the roots.

After the roots establish themselves in the system, keep the water level an inch or two below the bottom of the net pot and always keep pumping oxygen at all times.
khyberkitsune Reviewed by khyberkitsune on . DWC Water Level? Hey guys, so I've been growing up until now, decided to switch to bubble buckets. Can't seem to find out much info on how high the water level should be. From my understanding, when adding a clone with relatively short roots to a 5 gallon bucket, the water level should be about an inch or 2 from the bottom of the basket so the roots are partially in the water and partially out.... is that correct? What about when the root system has matured and they are resting at the bottom of the Rating: 5