Urban Reefing Dictionary

You all are hilarious!


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12g Nanoreef. Zooanthids, Ricordia, Star Polyps, Acans and two clownfish. CF Lighting, 75% actinic blue, 25% 10,000k white.
 
For an ex-English major...this is the funnerest thread ever that does not involve making something! And useful


"Live like tomorrow already happened. Yesterday is only 3 days ahead. Today will be here soon."
 
Build thread: (n) a chain of postings an the DIY or member tank forums showing progressions of projects
Toothy unenthusiast: string that holds stuff together.

Check valve: (n) a plumbing part that allows passage in one direction, preventing back flow of air or water.
To the unenthusiast: making sure you checked the valve on the garden hose while filling the pool.



"Live like tomorrow already happened. Yesterday is only 3 days ahead. Today will be here soon."
 
Great thread so I had to add a graphic! LOL!

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HAHA that was a good one Rev!
 
I like this...

Kalk- calcium hydroxide

Non reefer- a substance used to fill holes or gaps...

Non reefers from Boston- *can't define.... will be banned

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PAR- (n) photosynthetically active radiation.
To the nonenthusiast: how many times you can hit your golf ball per hole.




"Live like tomorrow already happened. Yesterday is only 3 days ahead. Today will be here soon."
 
Return pump: (n) water pump designed to pump water under pressure.
To the unenthusiast: high heels that need to be taken back to the store.

Power head: (n) another name for a circulation pump or small return pump.
To the unenthusiast: a large ego


"Live like tomorrow already happened. Yesterday is only 3 days ahead. Today will be here soon."
 
Ammonia: (n) a byproduct of waste
To the unenthusiast: a cleaning product

Essential elements: (n) a solution of elements that benefit corals.
To the unenthusiast: shampoo

*side note: my phone now auto fills unenthusiast and when I accidentally type unenthused it spells Über Husband


"Live like tomorrow already happened. Yesterday is only 3 days ahead. Today will be here soon."
 
Aptasia: (n) invasive anemone usually found on wild caught corals. These can come in from the wild and spread onto anything in their way. Usually these are signs of lack of attention and can quickly devastate both FOWLR and Reef tanks via painful sting.

To the unenthusiast: Confused with the movie Fantasia, starring Mickey Mouse. Often watched by hippies, this movie will not sting your corals.


"Live like tomorrow already happened. Yesterday is only 3 days ahead. Today will be here soon."
 
Reactor: (n) a canister filled with media that reacts with either water chemistry or additional gases such as co2. These act as water stabilization tools.

To the nonenthusiast: a nuclear reactor like where Homer Simpson works. Not effective for maintaining stability.


"Live like tomorrow already happened. Yesterday is only 3 days ahead. Today will be here soon."
 
Ball valve: (n) a valve to control flow
To the unenthusiast: what a doctor turns off during a vasectomy.

Microbubbles: (n) a tiny bubble
To the unenthusiast: what causes a head when pouring beer, also present in champagne.

Nudibranch: (n) a slug like marine life form that varies from vegetarian to carnivore.
To the unenthusiast: a naked tree limb

Photoperiod: (n) The time by which photosynthesis occurs
To the unenthusiast: when models have their picture taken at a photo shoot.


"Live like tomorrow already happened. Yesterday is only 3 days ahead. Today will be here soon."
 
So who is going to organize these in alphabetical order?


"Live like tomorrow already happened. Yesterday is only 3 days ahead. Today will be here soon."
 
Brain: (n) Lps coral that resembles a brain or is genetically similar to this who do.
To the unenthusiast: a very important body part.

Sea whip: (n) a species of gorgonian that provides an anchor for seahorses
To the unenthusiast: a whip used to fend off sharks

Sea apple: (n) a highly toxic slug like creature that resembles a psychedelic apple
To the unenthusiast: a salty fruit






"Live like tomorrow already happened. Yesterday is only 3 days ahead. Today will be here soon."
 
Urchin (n) a spiny ball shaped relative of the star fish
To the unenthusiast: a dirty child who spends most of his time on the streets

Chemical warfare: (n) when 2 or more corals decide they need to pump out defensive toxins to survive
To the unenthusiast: anthrax

Salt spray: (n) salt build up caused by microbubbles when they pop and splash
To the unenthusiast: A salt version of pepper spray or mace




"Live like tomorrow already happened. Yesterday is only 3 days ahead. Today will be here soon."
 

IF YOU HAD TO TAKE A REEFING EXAM, WOULD YOU PASS?

  • Yes!

    Votes: 32 45.7%
  • Not yet, but I have one that I want to buy in mind!

    Votes: 9 12.9%
  • No.

    Votes: 26 37.1%
  • Other (please explain).

    Votes: 3 4.3%
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