Mass Phalaenopsis Root Rot Situation?

[tmoney]

i dunno, your original photos don't look too awful bad. i probly wouldn't have even bothered with it.
although, we tried capping our medium with sphag to retain moisture and it honestly worked too well, even when the top coat was totally crispy. so we ripped it all off and don't do that anymore.

i'd be happy with those roots! but for sure the practice of not mixing water is the first mot basic step to plant hygiene