Mogul or DE?

[brewercm]

I know this has been covered probably hundreds of times, but before I set up the next since I have to start lighting over again with 250s.

Which would you prefer if yours, and what benefits one over the other?
I will be supplementing with VHO actinics. I just don't care for the 20K bulb look, I prefer 10K with supplement if that makes a difference in decision.

Thanks

[alexwolf]

i like my DE's. they produce more PAR, a 250w DE put out roughly the same as a 400w mogul with a lot less heat and energy consumption. I also love the electronic ballast. One gripe, sometimes they are picky. One might not fire, its harder to get a perfect contact with them.

[alton]

250 D.E. are more intense than S.E.. it's like comparing T5 to T8 or T8 to T12 smaller is better

[brewercm]

That's about what I was thinking and that would be great since I'm coming down from 400 watts.

[alexwolf]

what size tank?

im running 4x250de WX 10k's on my 240. i live em!!! do yourself a favor and get all Reef Optix III pendants, theya re superior to all others.

[Tim Marvin]

I sold all of my moguls and 400 watters a few years ago to use 250w DE. I will NEVER go back. 250's are just enough for every coral I have now or had in the past, and they are compact, cooler, and mine fire every time!
I take that back, I am running one 400w 20K DE on a frag tank and love it also.