Abbreviations and acronyms explained [General Information]

Fishy-Fishy

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Posted on: 1/2/2006 15:00

Abbreviations and acronyms explained #1

For speed we use a lot of abbreviations and acronyms. Here's a list of some of the more commonly used ones, please feel free to add your own if I've missed something important!

LFS- Local fish shop
Amm- Ammonia
NO2- NitrIte
NO3- NitrAte
CO2- Carbon dioxide
pH- Potential of hydrogen. A scale to measure the acidity/alkalinity of water
GH- General hardness. The concentration of dissolved magnesium and calcium in water
KH- Carbonate hardness. The buffering capacity of water, ie stability of pH.
SG- Specific gravity. The salinity of water. Only applies to brackish and marine set-ups.
RO- Reverse osmosis.
MTS- Malaysian trumpet snails
DCF- Dwarf clawed frog
WCMM- White cloud mountain minnows
NTD- Neon tetra disease
KHV- Koi herpes virus
UGF- Under gravel filter
PFK- Practical Fishkeeping (magazine)

BlackPhantom

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Posted on: 1/2/2006 23:29

Re: Abbreviations and acronyms explained #2

Very useful to us newbies Fishy-Fishey. Maybe it should be pinned.

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Fishy-Fishy

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Posted on: 2/2/2006 1:21

Re: Abbreviations and acronyms explained #3

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BlackPhantom wrote:
Very useful to us newbies Fishy-Fishey. Maybe it should be pinned.

Hoped it would be, I have stickied it (is that a word?)
Cleared up your double post too.

Flossie

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Posted on: 22/12/2006 11:46

Re: Abbreviations and acronyms explained #4

Very useful list....thanks

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Posted on: 1/1/2007 22:23

Re: Abbreviations and acronyms explained #5

That explains a few things to me!! Great idea

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Kathryn002

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Posted on: 5/1/2007 21:43

Re: Abbreviations and acronyms explained #6

Thanks for that. You forgot MTD (More Tanks Disorder) lol

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Posted on: 5/1/2007 22:03

Re: Abbreviations and acronyms explained #7

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Kathryn002 wrote:
Thanks for that. You forgot MTD (More Tanks Disorder) lol

hmmm.... i definately got that one.....

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