Is my Aquarium Light strong enough for SPS Corals?

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Hi everyone, I have had my tank for about a 2 years now, just with 2 clowns. I am looking into getting some corals, I've always wanted corals i just haven't been ready. I feel like my tank is fit to host corals, however i don't know if the light i have is strong enough.
I have a 2 year old light, 16W, here is the link: Zetlight LED Model 1 Marine, 200g, which is about 2 inches away from the water line. It covers the middle of my 10 gallon tank. The light seems good and has been strong enough to grow algae in the past.
I just need a second opinion if this light is good enough to host corals?

Any responses are appreciated.
 

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The light is weak but it is very close to water and small tank.

You should be good for low light LPS. But no not SPS
 

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You are probably fine to get some tester softies or low light LPS. Start with lowest light demand corals and if you need to raise them for them to be healthy then likely will need a new light. The lack of PAR numbers and spectrum make it harder as its a guessing game.
 

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That light is not strong enough for SPS, but it may be enough for LPS depending on the par levels.
 
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The light is weak but it is very close to water and small tank.

You should be good for low light LPS. But no not SPS
You are probably fine to get some tester softies or low light LPS. Start with lowest light demand corals and if you need to raise them for them to be healthy then likely will need a new light. The lack of PAR numbers and spectrum make it harder as its a guessing game.
That light is not strong enough for SPS, but it may be enough for LPS depending on the par levels.

I'm thinking about getting the Kessil A80 to replace my current one, would this be a better option instead for my tank?
 

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16 Watts is almost nothing. An AI prime is 59 watts, for comparison.
 

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