HQI vs. Mogul socket

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Hello everyone,

I purchased a PFO pendant fixture without a socket. I am coming close to starting my 70 gallon (30x30x18) upgrade. I am struggling to decide whether I should go with HQI or Mogul socket. I currently run a sunpod HQI 20K radium on my 38 gallon tank. I never used a mogul and so there is no way of comparing thru my experiences. I read online the difference and I have been getting mix information. I am posting this thread here because there are alot of knowledgeable reefers who has 20 plus years of experience with reefing. I believe this forum can help me decide on what light system will be the most efficient for me. My new tank will have softies and alittle sps. I know there are alot of factors to lighting but if you can just share the difference between HQI and Mogul and what are the pros and cons I would be very appreciative.
 

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What is the wattage you plan on using? I lean more towards mogul because there are more lamps for it.
 
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Its really a matter of choice, because i know members who have DE HQI 250 (w), and they have super cool tanks with super growth. I also know members who have Moguls and also have great color and growth. I personally am leaning to buying some mogul setups w/ T5's.
 
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my tank is going to be 30x30x18. if i am running 250 w, how far up do i need the pendant from the water?
 
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250 hqi (de) and Moguls are both good performers with good selections on bulbs (and ballasts to drive them) 250 de's in lumenarcs or lumenmax with galaxy e-ballast is my favorite combination providing good par in the right spectrums (subjective) and lifetime.

If you decide to go with 400w, you really should stick with mogul setup. There is no comparison in performance between the two, DE being a waste of energy with only marginal improvement over the 250's
 

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