Hey everyone,
I am looking to compile a Reef Glossary of reef related terms as well as reef abbreviations normally used in the reefing world. So maybe you guys can help me out. Just type in a word and then a brief explanation or definition should be sufficient. Once we have a good database of words going, Ill compile it into a condense "Reef" dictionary. This will be an ongoing process so if you think of a word not mentioned pls don't hesitate to post it
Current list, please add to it
AC - Activated carbon, chemical filtration media / alternating current
AGA - All glass aquarium
BB - Bare bottom. Referring to a reef setup with no substrate.
BTA - Bubble tip anemone
CC -Counter current, type of protein skimmer
CR - Captive Raised
CUC - Clean Up Crew
Cyano- Cyanobacteria
DC- Direct current
DD- Downdraft, type of protein skimmer
DI- Deionisation, type of water purification
DIY- Do it yourself
DOC - Dissolved Organic Compound
DSB- Deep Sand Bed
FO- Fish only
FOWLR- Fish only with live rock
FTS - Full Tank Shot
FW- Freshwater
GFO - Granular Ferric Oxide
GAC - Granular Activated Carbon
GBR- Great Barrier Reef
GPH- Gallons per hour
HO- High output fluorescent light
HQI- Mercury (Hg) Quartz Iodide, a type of metal halide lamp
IEMAS - Inland Empire Marine Aquarium Society
IMHO- In My Humble Opinion
IMO- In My Opinion
IO- Instant Ocean, brand of aquarium salt
IR- Infrared
Kalk- Kalkwasser, German for calcium hydroxide solution or limewater
LFS- Local fish store
HD- Home Depot
LPS- Large polyped Scleractinian (stoney) coral
LR- Live rock
LS- Live sand
MACNA- Marine Aquaria Conference of North America, held annually
MASNA- Marine Aquarium Societies of North America
MD- Marine Depot, mail order company
MH- Metal halide light
MJ- Maxijet, powerhead manufacturer
MM- Miracle Mud, method of aquarium filtration
MO- Mail order
NO- Normal output fluorescent light
NSW- Natural seawater
NW- Needle Wheel (skimmer type)
O3 - Ozone
ORA - Ocean, Reef and Aquariums
PC- Power compact fluorescent light
PH- Powerhead, water pump
PVC- Poly vinyl chloride, used for piping / plumbing
RBTA - Rose Bubble Tip Anemone
RC- Reef Central, Sorry asss forums
RC- Reef Crystals, brand of aquarium salt
RDSB - Remote Deep Sand Bed
RO- Reverse osmosis, type of water purification
RO/DI- Reverse osmosis, followed by deionisation, type of water purification
RR- Reef ready, aquaria with pre-drilled holes and overflows
RTN- Rapid tissue necrosis, protozoal infection of corals; can be rapidly fatal if not treated
SCMAS - Southern California Marine Aquarium Society
SSB - Shallow Sand Bed
SG- Specific gravity
SPS- Small polyped Scleractinian (stoney) coral
SW- Saltwater / seawater
TDS- Total Dissolved Solvents
TR - Tank Raised
UGF- Undergravel filter
UV- Ultra violet light
VHO- Very high output fluorescent light
WC - Water Change
Thanks to the contributors so far: bwbixby crazydante23 Puffalicious glOckcOma LA Lawman
I am looking to compile a Reef Glossary of reef related terms as well as reef abbreviations normally used in the reefing world. So maybe you guys can help me out. Just type in a word and then a brief explanation or definition should be sufficient. Once we have a good database of words going, Ill compile it into a condense "Reef" dictionary. This will be an ongoing process so if you think of a word not mentioned pls don't hesitate to post it
Current list, please add to it
AC - Activated carbon, chemical filtration media / alternating current
AGA - All glass aquarium
BB - Bare bottom. Referring to a reef setup with no substrate.
BTA - Bubble tip anemone
CC -Counter current, type of protein skimmer
CR - Captive Raised
CUC - Clean Up Crew
Cyano- Cyanobacteria
DC- Direct current
DD- Downdraft, type of protein skimmer
DI- Deionisation, type of water purification
DIY- Do it yourself
DOC - Dissolved Organic Compound
DSB- Deep Sand Bed
FO- Fish only
FOWLR- Fish only with live rock
FTS - Full Tank Shot
FW- Freshwater
GFO - Granular Ferric Oxide
GAC - Granular Activated Carbon
GBR- Great Barrier Reef
GPH- Gallons per hour
HO- High output fluorescent light
HQI- Mercury (Hg) Quartz Iodide, a type of metal halide lamp
IEMAS - Inland Empire Marine Aquarium Society
IMHO- In My Humble Opinion
IMO- In My Opinion
IO- Instant Ocean, brand of aquarium salt
IR- Infrared
Kalk- Kalkwasser, German for calcium hydroxide solution or limewater
LFS- Local fish store
HD- Home Depot
LPS- Large polyped Scleractinian (stoney) coral
LR- Live rock
LS- Live sand
MACNA- Marine Aquaria Conference of North America, held annually
MASNA- Marine Aquarium Societies of North America
MD- Marine Depot, mail order company
MH- Metal halide light
MJ- Maxijet, powerhead manufacturer
MM- Miracle Mud, method of aquarium filtration
MO- Mail order
NO- Normal output fluorescent light
NSW- Natural seawater
NW- Needle Wheel (skimmer type)
O3 - Ozone
ORA - Ocean, Reef and Aquariums
PC- Power compact fluorescent light
PH- Powerhead, water pump
PVC- Poly vinyl chloride, used for piping / plumbing
RBTA - Rose Bubble Tip Anemone
RC- Reef Central, Sorry asss forums
RC- Reef Crystals, brand of aquarium salt
RDSB - Remote Deep Sand Bed
RO- Reverse osmosis, type of water purification
RO/DI- Reverse osmosis, followed by deionisation, type of water purification
RR- Reef ready, aquaria with pre-drilled holes and overflows
RTN- Rapid tissue necrosis, protozoal infection of corals; can be rapidly fatal if not treated
SCMAS - Southern California Marine Aquarium Society
SSB - Shallow Sand Bed
SG- Specific gravity
SPS- Small polyped Scleractinian (stoney) coral
SW- Saltwater / seawater
TDS- Total Dissolved Solvents
TR - Tank Raised
UGF- Undergravel filter
UV- Ultra violet light
VHO- Very high output fluorescent light
WC - Water Change
Thanks to the contributors so far: bwbixby crazydante23 Puffalicious glOckcOma LA Lawman
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