I think she'll be ok I am using only hydroton rocks and water in a 2 liter bottle with an air stone I turn on the air pump once a day with a 175 watt CFL the ph is crazy but I got it down to 5.9 so far so good right?
I would recommend only cutting the lowest branches near the soil or grow medium as to provide good airflow underneath and also critters are more likely to hide in the bottom area by the medium.