Light measurements for terrarium

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by estación seca

A phone app won't be accurate unless it's written for the operating system AND the specific CCD (charge capture device, the photon receptor) in the camera. A generic Android light sensing app would not work on all phones.

Photone is not a generic app. From what I read on their site, they calibrate individual camera models (I'm guessing the most popular models). Which would explain the high price/subscription model to access full functionality.

[Tonio]

Originally Posted by SADE2020

Mainly because is easier I ask specifically about FC and Lux. Just average could give me an idea of what others are controlling.

Thanks all ...I still need some info got the actual question

I have no personal experience with those species. But according to my data masdevallia in general would do fine between 8500 - 16000 lux, (800 - 1500 footcandles) natural light for 12 hours a day. Sources differ a bit. In general plants can deal with higher light if kept cool and humid.