what height to mount ai prime?

[katsreef]

I just bought a second ai prime as my tank definitely needs more than one. This is the schedule that I am running (uv maxes at 74 at some point). My tank is an IM 20g peninsula (11"x27"x13") and according to a brs video, the ai prime should be 8" above the surface for a 12" deep tank.

My tank is 13" deep and has a glass lid. Should I run 2 ai primes 8" from the surface or what height would you recommend? Also is this light + uv settings okay for two primes on my tank or would it be too strong with the extra light?

 

[nuxx Verified Sponsor]

I doubt it'll be too much light, but maybe just take a while to ramp them both up to where you want them.

 

[katsreef]

I doubt it'll be too much light, but maybe just take a while to ramp them both up to where you want them.

Sounds good! So is 8” should be okay? Also probably a dumb question lol but 8” off the surface refers to the water surface right?

 

[nuxx Verified Sponsor]

Sounds good! So is 8” should be okay? Also probably a dumb question lol but 8” off the surface refers to the water surface right?

Correct.

If you have enough spread at only 8", then stick with that.