PC lighting

[shrade]

Hello all!
I currently have a JBJ PC hood atop my 72 gallon bow front. It sits on top of the glass covers that came with the tank. I have been told by the lfs that the light will not penatrate through the glass and that I need to change to plexiglass for the light to make it into the aquarium. Does this sound right?
Thanks in advance for the info.

 

[tnr]

I've heard that glass will cut down on the benefits the lights.Such as sun light coming through a window.The kelvins are not as strong.

 

[shrade]

Thanks for the reply!
Do you believe that Plexiglass would work any better at letting the different light frequencies penatrate into the water? I am not that familiar with lighting, My live rock looks to be doing good. There is new growth and Coraline algae growing. I just want to get the most out of what I got (can afford)

Thanks again tnr for the response.
anyone else out there with some info?
Thanks in advance for your time and knowledge.

 

[twoods71]

Yes, glass will effect the intensity of your lighting.
Not sure of acrylic.