The beginning of DWC when roots aren't long and reaching deep into your bucket you need to be careful. I have had a plant die in a 24-36 hour window left unchecked due to the roots drying because the water level wasn't high enough. I was so mad at myself lol, for not adding more water. Once this happens, there is nothing you can do. I have found it is very hard to drown plants in DWC as long as you have an air pump and water isn't over flowing.... Anyways just a heads up/
Salvein211 Reviewed by Salvein211 on . First time DWC...question This is my first grow in a couple years, so i thought i'd give hydroponics a shot. I was wondering when you move your rooted clone in the rockwool cube to the hydroton in the net pot, where should your water level in the bucket be until the roots make it thru the pot? I know once the roots have made it thru the pot you keep the water an inch or so below it. Correct me if im wrong, but would you want the water level to be right up to the bottom of the pot until the roots reach it? I almost Rating: 5