Condensation on lexan cover?

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I have a ton of condensation on the lexan sheet I use on top on the screened lid. Does this make a difference in light transmission? I bumped up the lights 5-10% during peaking hours.

I have 2 IM15s. I use the cheap bottle ato and evaporation is a over liter a day. With the lexan it’s over 3 days.
 
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I have a ton of condensation on the lexan sheet I use on top on the screened lid. Does this make a difference in light transmission? I bumped up the lights 5-10% during peaking hours.

I have 2 IMs. I use the cheap bottle ato and evaporation is a over liter a day. With the lexan it’s over 3 days.
The condens probably diffuses the light a bit more and maybe a bit of reflection away from your tank. But increasing your lights 5-10% probably covers any loss and then some
 
The condens probably diffuses the light a bit more and maybe a bit of reflection away from your tank. But increasing your lights 5-10% probably covers any loss and then some
That’s what I figured but wanted to get other opinions.
Thanks a lot.
 

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