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  • Fishy Acronyms

    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
    "Millennium hand and shrimp!"

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    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
    700g Mini-Monster tank

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    • #3
      Re: Fishy Acronyms

      RLC = Rift Lake Cichlids
      HOB = Hang On Back (Filter)
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      • #4
        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
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        • #5
          Re: Fishy Acronyms

          Tank dimensions, for example 20H or 20L:
          H = High
          L = Long
          #(20) refers to gallons
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          • #6
            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
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            • #7
              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 ?

              What fish do Jesper have
              180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
              110
              Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
              58 S. Decorus

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              • #8
                Re: Fishy Acronyms

                Theyre used for labeling different species of catfish.

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

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                • #9
                  Re: Fishy Acronyms

                  Specifically catfish from the family Loricariidae (i.e. plecos, etc.).  :)
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                  • #10
                    Re: Fishy Acronyms

                    Regarding Water Chemistry / Quality
                    RO = Reverse Osmosis (sometimes R/O)
                    TFC = Thin Film Composite (RO unit membrane)
                    PPM = parts per million
                    TDS = Total Dissolved Solids (measured in uS, microsiemens)
                    TWP = Tap Water Purification
                    S.G. = Specific Gravity
                    GPD = Gallons Per Day (usually referring to RO output)

                    Marine
                    SW = Saltwater (or Seawater)
                    LR = Live Rock
                    LS = Live Sand
                    FOWLR = Fish Only With Live Rock

                    Other Ones
                    HITH = Hole in the Head (disease)
                    QT = Quarantine
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                    • #11
                      Re: Fishy Acronyms

                      if you have ever worked at a fish store

                                    dp=death patrol

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                      • #12
                        Re: Fishy Acronyms

                        This was the most I have learned in one day!! GREAT POST!! I am going to transfer it to DFB!! LOVE IT Thanks!

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                        • #13
                          Re: Fishy Acronyms

                          what is TTT mean ??

                          thanks

                          jose

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                          • #14
                            Re: Fishy Acronyms

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                            Scarecrow: I don't know... But some people without brains do an awful lot of talking... don't they?
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                            • #15
                              Re: Fishy Acronyms

                              oh ok tthanks  

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