Emerald525 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'm fairly new to the Saltwater world (10 months, unless dreaming about a saltwater aquarium for 20 years counts). I'm starting to learn that there is a different language. Here are some words I have learned: Nem- anemone Zoo/Zoa-Zoanthid those pretty little polyp thingies BRS-bulk reef supply Vortech- just say this word and watch grown men's eyes glaze over in a dreamy sort of state(drooler) Seaswirl-see Vortech Fowlr-fish only tank with live rock Monti-short for montipora a type of hard coral Acro-short for acropora same as monti Put it all together and then you will sound like a reefer: Dude I would be willing to trade my Zoos , montis and acros, since I'm starting a FOWLR tank would anyone be willing to trade for a Vortech?(plotting) (not really by the way... so don't pm me this is just an example) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcoralfarm Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 You forgot. Fuge (refugium) Macros (macro algae) RBTA (red bubble tip anemone) GPH (you know) Ha ha, fun isn't it? It is a whole new language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Ha ha, fun isn't it? It is a whole new language. RTN STN Cyno not to forget the subspecies of "montis" Digi, Danae... Should start a thread of all the acronyms (acro-nems..Dude I kill myself) and abbreviations people can think off-OK a little bored I guess but it would be interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Okay Brad, you got me RTN? (return?) STN? (someone took my nem?) Cyno (cyanobacteria?) And no I don't know what GPH stands for? I agree a list would be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevman Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Gallons Per Hour = GPH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Thanks! I forgot to put one on my original list: Frag- a piece of a live animal that people like to break off and glue to rocks or plugs and sell or trade and everyone seems to think this is normal behavior.(nutty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Okay Brad, you got me RTN? (return?) STN? (someone took my nem?) Cyno (cyanobacteria?) And no I don't know what GPH stands for? I agree a list would be fun! RTN-rapid tissue necrosis STN-slow tissue necrosis Neither of these you ever want to happen -sad to watch one of your favorite pieces go through this-Love my Dremmel tool And correct on the Cyno-another thing you don't want but if you have not had it yet, chances are you will- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Thanks Brad! Also thinks about the tip about the using the epoxy for glueing things gonna give it a try! And nooooooo, I have not had cyanobacteria and don't plan on getting it.:eek: I practice safe saltwater reefing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralreefer Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 You forgot all the exclamatory (inflammatory) phrases all reefers must know when they discover a horrific problem with their tank... [language filter]! SOB!! GD!!! POS!!!! DrMerle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 You forgot all the exclamatory (inflammatory) phrases all reefers must know when they discover a horrific problem with their tank... [language filter]! SOB!! GD!!! POS!!!! DrMerle Those phrases need no translation as they seem universal in every hobby.(laugh) I have not had any problem following those threads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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