DWC water level

I am using a DWC system in 5 gallon buckets with 5'' netpots and rockwool starter cubes.

My question is how much water should be in the buckets, I was thinking of having the bottom 2'' of the netpot be submerged, will that work?

Thanks!

untill roots come out of the net pot keep the water level at the bottom of the net pot. i wouldn't put in above it for fear of just keeping it to saturated. But also, this is my first time growing with DWC.

Thanks for reply i'll have to try that out.

Q: I assume it will be pointless to run the pump if the roots arent even submerged correct? I guess i'll have to mist them until they root out of pots huh?

I take it you are using the water farm setup in the 5 gal buckets? or mabye just a air stone. I would keep that pump going 24/7 to keep your juice mixed up and oxygen in h20...