The netpots just hold the root ball from being submerged in water that's where the rot begins. The water level in your bucket is just below the bottom of your netpots so as to stay mostly dry. The rest of the roots can become massive and hang in the water 24/7, water roots. Look at my thread. I grow 6 plants in a 5 to 8 gallon container. By the end it is full of roots, I mean massive amounts. I can grow 6 up to 3 feet but that's wasted growing that tall inside. Monster bitch is over 3 feet and in a 3 inch netpot and about to split the pot wide open. I would like some lowryder myself, one day.