Fishy Acronyms

[Mzungu]

Re: Fishy Acronyms

Specifically catfish from the family Loricariidae (i.e. plecos, etc.).  :)

[Brownsnoutuk]

Re: Fishy Acronyms

Theyre used for labeling different species of catfish.

https://www.planetcatfish.com

It shows theyre "L-Number" and common names.

[Zulaab]

Re: Fishy Acronyms

What does it mean when someone posts that they have a fish of some sort and then L### (and L + 3 digit number)  is this a reference number and to what ?

[PhishPhreek]

Re: Fishy Acronyms

when talking about Bettas
PK = plakat (wild type = short tail)
VT = veil tail
DT = Delta Tail
CT = crown tail
DT = double tail
HM = half moon tail
OHM = over half moon tail
BF = butterfly patern
PB = piebald / light colored face
Mask = face same color as body (not black)

bbs = baby brine shrimp

[Mzungu]

Re: Fishy Acronyms

Tank dimensions, for example 20H or 20L:
H = High
L = Long
#(20) refers to gallons

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Fishy Acronyms

GPH = Gallons Per Hour
LPH = Liters Per Hour
WPG = Watts Per Gallon
W/C = Water Change
GH = General Hardness
KH = Carbonate Hardness
No3 = Nitrates
No2 = Nitrites
NH3 = Ammonia
pH =  A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution

[Mzungu]

Re: Fishy Acronyms

RLC = Rift Lake Cichlids
HOB = Hang On Back (Filter)

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Fishy Acronyms

F1 = First generation after wc
F# = F and then a number denoting the generation

UGF = Under Gravel Filter
UGJ = Under Gravel Jets

MTS = Multiple Tank Syndrome

RCS = Red Cherry Shrimp
CRS = Crystal Red Shrimp

ADA = Aqua Design Amano
AS = Aquasoil
PS = Powersand

IMO = In My Opinion

[Mzungu]

I realized that a lot of us often use acronyms on here, and some people might not know what they mean. Anyone that can add to the list, please do! Looking for just the fishy ones, not the internet ones.  :)

Guess I'll start with a few:

LFS = Local Fish Store
DSB = Deep Sand Bed

WC = Wild Caught (I've seen Water Change also)
MTS = Malaysian Trumpet Snail or Multiple Tank Syndrome

Regarding lights:
PC/CF = Power Compact / Compact Fluorescent
NO = Normal Output
HO = High Output
VHO = Very High Output
MH = Metal Halide