Bubble Wrap In Light Fixture?

[adammorrill]

I just got a new t5, 2bulb light fixture. There is bubble wrap in between the bulbs and I was wondering if i needed to take it out. If I do need to take it out, I have no idea how. I already unscrewed one side of the fixture trying to see if that was the way to take it out and it wasnt. So can I leave the bubble wrap in or do i need to take it out? Thanks and here is the fixture I bought:
T5-ho 4ft / 2LAMP Aquarium lighting

 

[FishontheRock]

Can you post a picture of your light strip? I'm pretty sure that you will need to remove it but Im not sure I know what your describing so a picture would help.

Those lights run HOT so they would probably melt any plastic if it's close to touching them.

 

[aqua_chem]

Yes, you need to remove the plastic. It's only there to help the bulbs and whatnot survive shipping.

 

[adammorrill]

Sorry, I dont have anything to take a picture with, and do you know how I would be able to take it out, maybe unscrew both sides?

 

[adammorrill]

I figured out how to take out the bubble wrap. Thanks for the replies