The actual wattage is the same, but the luminosity, CRI and spectrum
are different. IMO 50/50 makes a African tank look reef-like - which
looks appropriate given the colors of many of the Africans.

"RedForeman ©®" wrote in message
...
Ghazanfar, do the 50/50's lose actual wattage? I mean, if I had a 55W
6500k
regular, versus a 55w 6500k 50/50, are they putting out the same wattage,
same intensity, everything??


"Ghazanfar Ghori" wrote in message
et...
Use a Coralife 50/50

"Rich A." wrote in message
nk.net...
I have a 55Gal Malawi tank w. a coral substrate. The lighting that
came
w.
the tank is bluish-white and makes the whole tank look washed out.
It's
a
Perfecto(?) hood w. 2 24" bulbs. I'd like to replace the bulbs, but
what
are
my options? I'd like a light that enhances the coloring of the fish. I
have
no live plants. Thanks.