I think I will add some tape or something else to cover the GB a bit, thanks for the advice!
I added another picture of the system and two files containing my water testing research done everyday over a month and a half for the tower system, might prove useful to someone.
Does anyone have a recommendation for the lighting intervals? Should I just leave them on or if not, what should the timer be set to for best vegetative growth? I have little to no natural light in my room