Remove Plexi from Lights?

footbag

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I have a 2 X 175w MH setup with actinic supplimentation. My hood has a plexiglass cover, but it often gets covered with dust. The hood has a fan that cools the hood off and the plexiglass kees the heat up there.
Would there be any problem with removing the plexiglass? I have a mangrove growing out of my tank, and If I can remove the plexi I would be able to lower the bulbs closer to the tank. They are currently 12" over the tank. I would like to get them to 8".
Any danger?
 
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