I work with DWC, roots don't look good.
Add as much oxygen as you can into your bucket, it should look like a Jacuzzi in there. The more the oxygen the better, can't go wrong with too much oxygen.
If it smells, redo your water, could be root rot. (Adding more oxygen, redoing water, and beneficial bacteria will help, also prevent light leaks, and keep the water around 70F if possible, hotter temps means more bad microbes can grow in your water)
Add beneficial bacteria like hydroguard.