As a n00b I got transparent pots so I can monitor moisture and root development, but this isn't the first time I've been warned about roots not liking light, so I'll look into this further. For what it's worth, in my setup the bottom halves of my cups receive very little light anyway b/c the tray (not pictured) covers the bottom halves.
Further reading:
- Can You Use Clear Pots for Plants? by Tom Knight at ourhouseplants.com
- Clear Pots for Indoor Plants: Pros, Cons, and What to Know Before Using Them at theplantpuddle.org