AI PRIME light placement

[w_1qaz]

I was contemplating purchasing an AI Prime HD light.

I currently have glass covers on my tank and was wondering how far above the glass do I need to mount the light. Can I place it within an inch or two above the glass?
How hot do the bulbs get on the Prime HD light?

Thanks

 

[Elliott Comans]

The leds don't get too hot. Fan in top of unit cools the whole device.
Mine are 35cm above my glass though to provide max spread. You'll have a spot light if its that close, so yes you can but it will be dynamic lighting rather than even.

 

[Westoncase]

I was contemplating purchasing an AI Prime HD light.

I currently have glass covers on my tank and was wondering how far above the glass do I need to mount the light. Can I place it within an inch or two above the glass?
How hot do the bulbs get on the Prime HD light?

Thanks

When I was sunburnt a few weeks back I could definitely feel the heat from the light when I put my arm under it. I wouldn’t put it that close to the glass. If your ai prime starts to overheat it goes into a “thermal cool down mode” which is nice. I 100% recommended ai prime HD’s

 

[w_1qaz]

Thanks for the info
My tank is 18 in deep, so I was hoping to place it closer to the tank than the normal 12in height.
I also think having a "crane" poised above the tank is not very appealing to the eye, but to each his own

 

[linkedsilas]

I keep mine 8 inches off the surface. Netting will let more light pass