Bad hobby terms.

cdmckinzie · Mar 23, 2017

klp said:
It is like using initials rather than the term which we do quite often. Consider BBT. What in the world does that mean? It means bare bottom tank to most here at R2R. The correct way is to say BBT (bare bottom tank) and then once the definition is made you can use BBT or bbt in your comments, thread etc. We ASSume that everyone knows the lingo. Same with corals. If we gave the common name with the scientific name in parenthesis we have a solid ID and can then continue to use the common name. Solution simple is we follow it. I have another pet peeve then is those that do not explain acronyms be they corals or "Reef Tank" slang.

I can't tell you how many times I've had to look up an abbreviation to know what someone is talking about, lol

Jeremiah G · Mar 24, 2017

A lot of talk on Latin names but I think this point was overlooked- Genus is capitalized, species is not.

Example: Sinularia flexibilis

AcroNem · Mar 24, 2017

Bahamasreeftank said:
A lot of talk on Latin names but I think this point was overlooked- Genus is capitalized, species is not.

Example: Sinularia flexibilis

And Italicized

thanks for adding that, you're right it wasn't brought up.

scardall · Mar 24, 2017

FB has so many of these to choose from. Today's question from "saltwater aquarium and reef keepers" FB page

(How long do people cycle for?) No other information either

My answer: Forever or as long as the tank is up and going.

LbulletM · Mar 24, 2017

I'm in dismay at some of the picture formatting in threads. Particularly, pictures right in the middle of sentences.

Pro tip: Finish writing. <enter> <enter> Place picture <enter> <enter>. Keep writing.

Rick.45cal · Mar 24, 2017

Dangling participles... no sir, I don't like em!

"Plunging inches into the depth, my mind can't help but wonder why I purchased a 36" deep aquarium."

LbulletM · Mar 24, 2017

Rick.45cal said:
Dangling participles... no sir, I don't like em!

"Plunging inches into the depth, my mind can't help but wonder why I purchased a 36" deep aquarium."

Obviously they plunged their head into their excessively deep aquarium.