Acronyms - With Photos

Escapist · 07/02/2007, 04:41 PM

1st time poster, but I have been enjoying many of the discussions here for the last several days.

Is there a FAQ or Noob section of the site that would list many of the acronyms; RSM, SPS, LPS (to name a few) that would include photos of the species for a good visual example?

Scientific explanations are great, but a picture is worth a thousand words.

Steverino · 07/02/2007, 04:46 PM

melevsreef.com has a good photo id area. Not exactly what you are looking for, but he does break down the photos into groups like LPS and SPS.

Also try this on the homepage. Open a second window and do a google search.

http://www.reefcentral.com/modules.p...&eid=2&ltr=all

Escapist · 07/02/2007, 04:53 PM

Steverino - thanks for the info - the visual identification portion of melevsreef will keep me busy for some time.

Boca Kris · 07/02/2007, 05:34 PM

Yeah, I am also new to this hobby, as well as the site. I read about stuff all day long! Wish I knew half this stuff before I got my setup together, now I think Im gonna be limited in what I can do, but loving every minute of it so far!

I found a page on one of these forum that had every acronym available in alphabetical order. There are sooo many and people toss em around left and right. If you dont know at least some of them, youre gonna be LOST!!!

I would love to find that list again and print em out so I have them for easy reference!

Escapist · 07/02/2007, 06:13 PM

Boca Kris - if you find the list please let me know, if I find it I will send it your way.

Steverino · 07/03/2007, 06:52 AM

http://www.simplifiedreefkeeping.com/METELSKY.HTM

this might also help.

Boca Kris · 07/03/2007, 07:21 AM

http://www.cvreefers.org/showthread.php?t=3681

Thats not the one I found originally, but it does the job! Hope it helps!

Escapist · 07/04/2007, 09:36 AM

Thanks everyone - great information! Another post mentioned that a list of acronyms and abbreviations can be found off the main page.

Rue · 07/04/2007, 09:45 AM

RSM - Red Sea Max...a plug-and-play reef system...

07/02/2007, 04:41 PM	#1
Escapist Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 12	Acronyms - With Photos 1st time poster, but I have been enjoying many of the discussions here for the last several days. Is there a FAQ or Noob section of the site that would list many of the acronyms; RSM, SPS, LPS (to name a few) that would include photos of the species for a good visual example? Scientific explanations are great, but a picture is worth a thousand words. __________________ The ocean is the ultimate magic kingdom Current Tank Info: None at this time

07/02/2007, 04:53 PM	#3
Escapist Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 12	Steverino - thanks for the info - the visual identification portion of melevsreef will keep me busy for some time. __________________ The ocean is the ultimate magic kingdom Current Tank Info: None at this time

07/02/2007, 06:13 PM	#5
Escapist Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 12	Boca Kris - if you find the list please let me know, if I find it I will send it your way. __________________ The ocean is the ultimate magic kingdom Current Tank Info: None at this time

07/04/2007, 09:36 AM	#8
Escapist Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 12	Thanks everyone - great information! Another post mentioned that a list of acronyms and abbreviations can be found off the main page. __________________ The ocean is the ultimate magic kingdom Current Tank Info: None at this time

07/04/2007, 09:45 AM	#9
Rue Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 938	RSM - Red Sea Max...a plug-and-play reef system... __________________ Authorized Pistol Shrimp/Goby Matchmaker... Current Tank Info: RSM 34g; 27g custom frag tank coming soon! FW: 25g community, 55g goldfish, 25l plakat

07/02/2007, 04:46 PM	#2
Steverino Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: western Chicagoland, IL Posts: 1,114	melevsreef.com has a good photo id area. Not exactly what you are looking for, but he does break down the photos into groups like LPS and SPS. Also try this on the homepage. Open a second window and do a google search. http://www.reefcentral.com/modules.p...&eid=2&ltr=all

07/02/2007, 05:34 PM	#4
Boca Kris Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 401	Yeah, I am also new to this hobby, as well as the site. I read about stuff all day long! Wish I knew half this stuff before I got my setup together, now I think Im gonna be limited in what I can do, but loving every minute of it so far! I found a page on one of these forum that had every acronym available in alphabetical order. There are sooo many and people toss em around left and right. If you dont know at least some of them, youre gonna be LOST!!! I would love to find that list again and print em out so I have them for easy reference!

07/03/2007, 06:52 AM	#6
Steverino Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: western Chicagoland, IL Posts: 1,114	http://www.simplifiedreefkeeping.com/METELSKY.HTM this might also help.

07/03/2007, 07:21 AM	#7
Boca Kris Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 401	http://www.cvreefers.org/showthread.php?t=3681 Thats not the one I found originally, but it does the job! Hope it helps!