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Old 09-22-2006, 12:49 PM   #1
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clear up some abbreviations for me?


new to forums and kinda new to saltwater and reefkeeping, wondering if someone could clear up some common abbreviations for me like... bb sbb lps sps lfs, etc or just give me a link i can go to that has somewhat of a dictionary or something, thanks
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Old 09-22-2006, 12:53 PM   #2
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dont remember where the link is but bb: barebottom, lps is large polyps stony coral (i think), lfs (live fish store)
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Old 09-22-2006, 12:55 PM   #3
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heres a link http://thereeftank.com/forums/faq.ph...m#faq_acronyms
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Old 09-22-2006, 12:56 PM   #4
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Old 09-22-2006, 11:43 PM   #5
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hmm... you learn somethin new everyday... i always thought lfs was local fish store
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Old 09-22-2006, 11:47 PM   #6
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Old 09-23-2006, 01:57 AM   #7
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The one you have to watch out for is the DFS (Dead Fish Store).
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Old 09-23-2006, 04:39 AM   #8
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The one you have to watch out for is the DFS (Dead Fish Store).

I think I've been to that store! LOL
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Old 09-23-2006, 04:49 AM   #9
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The one you have to watch out for is the DFS (Dead Fish Store).
But the prices are cheap! LOL
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Old 09-23-2006, 06:51 AM   #10
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Old 09-23-2006, 07:34 AM   #11
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LOL I have one of those!
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Old 09-23-2006, 07:38 AM   #12
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i have one and all i have is promblems... maybe i need to get some fans a boost my flow...
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Old 09-23-2006, 09:32 AM   #13
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It's the same store that uses the phrase YTTWBPIYTGN (Yes that tang will be perfect in your ten gallon nano)
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Let's AT LEAST add "SV" for Shop Vac, to the acronym list
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