Deciphering Hobby Talk: Acronyms and Commonly Used Terms

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Its one of those things that I could have kept working on indefinitely. There's always another term or a new acronym that may be relevant. Which is why I searched forums posts, databases and tank threads to find terms that people asked questions about, terms that I had not used before and tried to make a comprehensive list. Clearly, its not everything, but I think its a pretty good base that we can update as needed :)

This is very helpful, I even get confused on the terms:)
 
This is very helpful, I even get confused on the terms:)
And here I was just throwing random letters together to make myself look smarter. I had no idea they were supposed to mean anything! :oops:o_O

:p
 
And here I was just throwing random letters together to make myself look smarter. I had no idea they were supposed to mean anything! :oops:o_O

:p
:D:D:D
 
BOGO- Buy one get one
That got me the first time I saw it and I had to ask someone.
 
Awesome job!

3 things... You have NOPOX listed as N03P0X, Should be N03P04X.

Also, LA- Live Aquaria & DD- Divers Den. Those were in recent posts
 
BOGO- Buy one get one
That got me the first time I saw it and I had to ask someone.

Added!

Awesome job!

3 things... You have NOPOX listed as N03P0X, Should be N03P04X.

Also, LA- Live Aquaria & DD- Divers Den. Those were in recent posts

Corrected the NOPOX entry. Live Aquaria was already on the list, but Divers Den was not, so that has been added as well!

Thanks all!
 
Wow this is nice. Very extensive list. I had a few in my head that I was hoping I could add on, but after looking them up, you already had them in.
 
OMG TY TY TY!!! I was about to start asking for someone to do this... I was going crazy trying to figure out STN & RTN !!
 
Wow this is nice. Very extensive list. I had a few in my head that I was hoping I could add on, but after looking them up, you already had them in.

Thanks!!! Very helpful

OMG TY TY TY!!! I was about to start asking for someone to do this... I was going crazy trying to figure out STN & RTN !!

You're welcome! Just trying to help out, since we were all there once, and now its even easier to reference since its in an article format, and wont be buried in other threads :D
 
Very helpful, thank you..... but I can't help to think that we are reverting back to symbology
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This list is so much more up to date than mine! It is awesome and thanks for taking time to share it.
 
Bump for ALL the new folks that are joining recently!

:D:D:D

Why wouldn't anyone who stumbles upon such a great site with great helpful people join? Seriously, it is nice to see so many become members of such a great place. :)
 
great info, I saved it as every so often I don't know an abv . Thanks.
 
The big one PM = Private Message one of mine first question.
 
I read NSA in a few threads the other day and learned that it was Negative Space Aquascape. That one is not on your list.
 

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