Yeah DoeEyes, I took some shots by request today
Thanks for the positive feedback.
Wonderblunder is right, the leaves don't look damaged at all other than the fact that theirs no chlorophyll in them. Its a trip, i'll take some more shots next time I am in to show it better, its so deep into the table that reaching in with the camera is the best way for me to see it too.
Fuzzy I am glad to hear that you have decided to go hydro, as long as I am around these forums you can count on my help if its needed. You will be amazed with the growth difference. Try to find a light proof bucket, hydroponic shops have nice ones that are light proof and you will get a 15% discount because your medical. When I did one dwc bucket I went through every air pump sold and found that the General Hydroponics duel diaphram air pump was great for one or two plants and again you would get the 15% discount for that at a hydro shop, but a pond supply store would be the cheapest bet most of the time (usually connected to nursery's) and the lids made by Future Harvest Development have the netpots built in, they are great! hydro shop again with this item though, overpriced bastards! but always so convenient. Also if your only doing one or two get the ceramic air stones they are a little more money but give MUCH smaller air bubbles so you get more dissolved oxygen, also they are extremely durable....
Oh and the seedling from soil to hydro, I would take a spoon and gently go in half inch or so from the stalk and gently pull the clump out so you can easily dissect the root from the soil.
I have done it a few times before with great success.