New Lighting, Looking for opinions

[drw94]

So I just received an Aquamedic Ocean Light with 2 T5's, 250 watt version today. I ordered it because I got a great deal on it. Currently I am running a single PFO pendant with a 14K phoenix bulb in it. How do you think this new light will compare to my old light. I plan on running it with the same phoenix bulb with one blue plus and purple plus for T5. My tank is a 60 cube 24X24X24. I am a little worried about the reflector as it is a hammer tone finish and is about 3/4 the size of the PFO. I have heard some really good reviews and then equallly some not so really go reviews. What is everyone's opinions and experiences?

Thank You

 

[toothman]

I do not think it will be much different, the t5's are nice to light the tank after your halide is off. My hamilton lights have hammer tone interior and seem to do a good job.

 

[squaretankguy08]

Hammer tone helps to prevent hot spots, should have more even coverage