Hey Jam, finally checking in on here. Sounds like you have your hands full. Remember I said that inline would probably not do the trick for the light, but we live and learn, just like with the cabs as you know, there is always a little tweaking to get it right, but comes with the turf.
If you took clones that early, they may just root with normal rooting time without problems. Well, will check in now and then to peep this wild octopus out.
Adieu