What's up Eddie! Ya pretty stokd for the new tent and light, the light was $130 ish. It was $115 for the cheaper one with only 4 bulbs. Got it from a local hydro store. Sucks your perlite clone experiments failed, I've only cloned using my method, Havent tried any other way. I bought the cloner as a dome type kit. Its made by sunblaster and came with the small t5 that sits on top. I use riot plugs along with the clonex gel. I use steril scissors cleaned with alcohol and cut at a 45 deg angel around the third node. Dip directly into gel immediately after cutting not letting much air time in the fresh cut. Put into the plugs that have been soaking I ph'd water. I mist 2x daily. No vents open first week. I do use a heat mat under the tray and think this is very important. I also use WiltStop once on day 2 or 3 and give a light seaweed foliage feed once a week. Just my method. Takes patience for sure. Got my first tiny root after 7 days. Idk any other way, nor do I know if this is best or if any steps are unnecessary. Good luck next time u try!