Official Acronym Guide - Aquarium Advice

RodneyCK · 11-09-2003, 12:28 PM

I have been away from the hobby for some time now and I just want to say that this forum is excellent, a real wealth of information, especially to someone who is trying to refresh his knowledge on the subject.

I am finding it a bit difficult to read and understand all this information because of one thing, acronyms. There are tons of them being thrown around in this forum and from several postings I have read, I am not the only one who is having a problem with them.

Is there a guide here to all the acronyms being used? [acronym:722252ef3f="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:722252ef3f]. Personally, I spend more time trying to figure out what they mean than actually absorbing what I am reading. This is just a thought/suggestion and something that a newbie, more or less like me, might find helpful.

Best,
RodneyCK

Hookemhorns_98 · 11-09-2003, 12:57 PM

if the acronym is underlined, you can place your mouse pointer over it for a second and it will use english

so If you put your mouse pointer over [acronym:3046929635="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:3046929635] a box will pop up and say "local fish store." I hope this helps.

RodneyCK · 11-09-2003, 01:08 PM

Very cool, wow. I feel embarrased now, but at least I will be able to follow along, [acronym:22dfd75fb3="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:22dfd75fb3]. Thanks Hookemhorns_98.

11-09-2003, 02:59 PM

Glad you are finding everything you need.

Moving to "Site help/Feedback" forum.

Cheers
Steve

splendidus · 11-09-2003, 03:15 PM

the mouse trick does not work for me, so a more reliable method would be appreciated

Biggen · 11-09-2003, 03:30 PM

Splendidus,

The "mouse over" will only work if the site knows the acronym. For example, [acronym:c6afb83518="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:c6afb83518], [acronym:c6afb83518="Crushed Coral (if substrate) or Corvuscorax (if referring to person) or Counter Current (if referring to a Protien skimmer) or cubic centimeter (if referring to a measure of volume)."]CC[/acronym:c6afb83518], [acronym:c6afb83518="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:c6afb83518], [acronym:c6afb83518="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:c6afb83518], [acronym:c6afb83518="Powerhead"]PH[/acronym:c6afb83518], etc...

Move your mouse over the above red acronyms. You will notice a box pops up with a description of what each means.

wajones · 12-02-2003, 07:30 AM

How did you implement the acronym mouse over, I would like to add this to my site. Would you be so kind to share.

fishfreek · 12-02-2003, 09:49 AM

Look on front page of site. There is a LONG list of all the defined acryonims in the left menu box aswell.

wajones its a phpbb mod that can be found at www.phpbb.com

11-09-2003, 12:28 PM	#1
RodneyCK Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 82	Official Acronym Guide I have been away from the hobby for some time now and I just want to say that this forum is excellent, a real wealth of information, especially to someone who is trying to refresh his knowledge on the subject. I am finding it a bit difficult to read and understand all this information because of one thing, acronyms. There are tons of them being thrown around in this forum and from several postings I have read, I am not the only one who is having a problem with them. Is there a guide here to all the acronyms being used? [acronym:722252ef3f="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:722252ef3f]. Personally, I spend more time trying to figure out what they mean than actually absorbing what I am reading. This is just a thought/suggestion and something that a newbie, more or less like me, might find helpful. Best, RodneyCK

11-09-2003, 12:57 PM	#2
Hookemhorns_98 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Austin TEXAS Posts: 37 Images: 2	if the acronym is underlined, you can place your mouse pointer over it for a second and it will use english so If you put your mouse pointer over [acronym:3046929635="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:3046929635] a box will pop up and say "local fish store." I hope this helps. __________________ Hook'em Horns!

11-09-2003, 03:30 PM	#6
Biggen Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Panama City FL Posts: 1,806 Images: 16	Splendidus, The "mouse over" will only work if the site knows the acronym. For example, [acronym:c6afb83518="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:c6afb83518], [acronym:c6afb83518="Crushed Coral (if substrate) or Corvuscorax (if referring to person) or Counter Current (if referring to a Protien skimmer) or cubic centimeter (if referring to a measure of volume)."]CC[/acronym:c6afb83518], [acronym:c6afb83518="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:c6afb83518], [acronym:c6afb83518="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:c6afb83518], [acronym:c6afb83518="Powerhead"]PH[/acronym:c6afb83518], etc... Move your mouse over the above red acronyms. You will notice a box pops up with a description of what each means. __________________ Rodman

12-02-2003, 09:49 AM	#8
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	Look on front page of site. There is a LONG list of all the defined acryonims in the left menu box aswell. wajones its a phpbb mod that can be found at www.phpbb.com __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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11-09-2003, 01:08 PM	#3
RodneyCK Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 82	Very cool, wow. I feel embarrased now, but at least I will be able to follow along, [acronym:22dfd75fb3="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:22dfd75fb3]. Thanks Hookemhorns_98.

11-09-2003, 02:59 PM	#4
steve-s Guest Posts: n/a	Glad you are finding everything you need. Moving to "Site help/Feedback" forum. Cheers Steve

11-09-2003, 03:15 PM	#5
splendidus Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5	the mouse trick does not work for me, so a more reliable method would be appreciated

12-02-2003, 07:30 AM	#7
wajones Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: California Posts: 1	How did you implement the acronym mouse over, I would like to add this to my site. Would you be so kind to share.

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