Look Here to Understand Forum Abbreviations/Common Terms/Slang
With the Members Help I created this Sticky to help new and old members in understanding Abbreviations/Terms/Slang used through-out this Forum.
If you see any not in a list that are used on Koiphen often and have you confused, send me a PM and I will find the meaning and add to the proper list.
Thank You All, Lee Kinney
Abbreviation Common Construction & Filtration Abbreviations/Terms and their meanings ABS = acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene: Rigid plastic drain pipe (black) AES = Aquatic Eco-sytems (a large aquatic supply vendor) AS = AquaScapes BB = bubble bead (one of the original bead filters) BD = Bottom Drain BS = Bakki Shower (well often on this forum) DE = diatomaceous earth (more commonly used in pool filtration) DIY = Do It Yourself DO = Dissolved Oxygen DWV= (in pipe lingo) Drain-Waste-Vent EA = Evolution Aqua (manufacturer - Nexus, Eazy, Answer, etc) EPDM = ethylene propylene diene monomer (rubber) FF = Foam Fractioner FIR = far infrared radiation FPH = Frogs Per Hour, Skimmers trap them and the pump can grind them up. Try to screen your pumps adequately to prevent his from happening! GFCI = Ground Fault Circuit Interceptor, A moisture sensitive circuit breaker. A very good thing to have in the electrical box for pond use. In most areas it is code. GPH = Gallons Per Hour K1= kaldness (bio media commonly used in moving bed filters like the Nexus) O2 = Oxygen O3 = Ozone ORP = Oxidation-Reduction Potential. In practical terms, it is a measurement to oxidize contaminants. It's as simple as that. PMS = porous media shower PSI = Pounds per square inch PVC = Polyvinyl Chloride: Rigid plastic supply pipe (white). Rigid plastic conduit (gray). Rigid plastic waste pipe (aqua green) QT = Quarantine Tank RDF = rotating drum filter SC = Settling Chamber/Sediment Chamber SS = Stainless Steel TPR = Tangental Pond Return TT = Trickle Tower UV = ultra violet steralizer/light VMS = vortex microstrainer
Abbreviation Common Pond/Fish Health and Water Parameter Abbreviations/Terms and their meanings AC = Activated Carbon ANN = ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. The primary tests for water problems. BS = baking soda = sodium bicarbonate = NaHCO3 BW = Fish body weight CC= calcium chloride DO = dissolved oxygen DOC/DOCs = Dissolved Organic Carbon/s FMG = formaldehyde and malachite green, Proform C is a common trade name. It is used for parasite control. GH = general hardness of your tap or pond water, It is measured in Grains or in PPM IM = Injection site in the muscular region of the body either side of the dorsal, Not for the untrained. IP = intraperitoneal injection, The injection site in front of the vent behind the ventral fins and just off to the side of an imaginary "centerline", at approximately six/ten degrees with the needle pointed toward the head. KH = carbonate hardness, or for many hobbyists, total alkalinity. It is usually measured in PPM. KHA = Koi Health Advisor KHV = Koi Herpes Virus NH3= Ammonia NO2= nitrite ion NO3= nitrate ORP = Oxidation-Reduction Potential. In practical terms, it is a measurement to oxidize contaminants. It's as simple as that. pH = potential of hydrogen = acidity/alkalinity PP = potassium permanganate (KMn04). A strong oxidizer, It is used for parasite control and reduction of organics. PPM = parts per million. prazi = praziquantel SAP = Saprolegnia, The genus of water molds responsible for significant fungal infections of freshwater fish and eggs. Scrape & scope = A procedure which can help identify parasites with a microscope. A microscope is equally as valuable as medications, perfect water conditions, and your most expensive fish. SP = Sodium Percarbonate ST = sodium thiosulfate, A dechlorinator commonly in crystal form but also in liquid, Goes by many trade names but most do about the same thing. SVC = Spring Viremia of Carp TDS = total dissolved solids
Abbreviation Common Forum Abbreviations and their meanings AKA= Also Known As AKCA = Associated Koi Clubs of America ASAP= As Soon As Possible BB = Bulletin Board BBL= Be Back Later BIL = brother in law BRB= Be Right Back BTW= By The Way bump = When its your thread or some thread that you would like to see more replies to or get an answer, by simply replying to the thread it makes it go to the top of the forum list, hence the word "bump", you are literally bumping the thread back up to the top DBIL = dear brother in law DD = dear daughter DFIL = dear father in law DH = dear hubby DMIL = dear mother in law (not many use the D) DS = dear son DSIL = dear sister in law DW = dear wife FAQ= Frequently Asked Questions FIL = father in law FWIW= For What It's Worth FYI= For Your Information GC = grand champion IMHO = in my humble opinion IMO = in my opinion JK = just kidding JMHO = just my humble opinion JMO = just my opinion KISS= Keep It Simple Stupid KOI = Nishiki goi -meaning fish as beautiful as colored cloth KP = Koiphen LMAO = laughing my azz off LMBO = laughing my butt off LOL = laughing out loud MIL = mother in law MVP = Most Valuable Person NFM = no further message NP= No Problem pic = picture PITA = pain in the azz pix = pictures PM = Private Message POV= Point Of View PS= Post Script RGC = reserve grand champion ROTFL = rolling on the floor laughing ROTFLMAO = rolling on the floor laughing my azzzzzz off SIL = sister in law or son in law Sticky = The thread itself is pinned at the top of a forum and does not move like most threads that fall eventually off the first page when no one replies any longer. And yes only Moderators can make it stick. thx = thanks TOS= Terms Of Service w/o= Without WTG= Way To Go WWKC= World Wide Koi Club yvw = your very welcome ZNA = Zen Nippon Airinkai (koi association)
