I've no doubt there will be a happy ending...
So this looks like bottom feed and allowing the medium to wick the water up. Cool. I would have thought the roots would need more oxygen to stay submerged like that but seems to be working excellent for you. I love the square pots! Wish I could find some air pots like that. The round pots are always a waste of space.http://www.autopot.co.uk/watering-systems/aquavalve-accessories
Thank you kindly brother...heres a link for the aquavalve...auto gravity fed watering...add the airdome to keep the moist rootzone aerated...airdome link...
http://www.autopot.co.uk/watering-systems/airdome