you don't want your water level too high, or the perlite will become the wick, and it can become too moist, imo...

you should have 1 1/2 inch as a resivoir, this is plenty; the wicks pull up the moisture, and the perlite soaks it in.

kp
kindprincess Reviewed by kindprincess on . DIY - Cheap-O Wick Cloner How-To Heya People I have noticed in searches some posts from people that have problems with propagating clones, so I figured I'd post my DIY wick cloner method, and see if I can help anyone out. It's not my original idea concept, but this is how I built/modified it. Its cheap, easy and literally idiot-proof. Materials List 3 identical sized containers - Size/shape does not really matter, as long as they are the same. 2 packs of Tiki torch wicks, or something similar. Perlite Tools Drill Rating: 5