Glossary
Common terms and acronyms used in the hobby and their definition.
- AEFW
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Acropora Eating Flat Worm
- ATS
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algal turf scrubber; aquarium methodology that uses turf algae to control water quality by means of nutrient uptake by the algae.
- GFO
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Granular Ferric Oxide - The purpose of GFO is to inhibit algae growth by removing phosphates from the aquarium.
Synonyms: Granular Ferric Oxide - LPS
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Large Polyp Stoney coral
- NSW
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Natural Sea Water / Natural Salt Water
- PAR
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photosynthetically active radiation. The radiation, or light energy, that is theoretically available to a photosynthetic organism.
- refugium
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a designated or separate area within the confines of an aquarium or connected to an aquarium that allows for the proliferation of small food organisms, free from constant predation by fishes or other animals.
Synonyms: fuge - RTN
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Rapid Tissue Necrosis
- SPS
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Small Polyp Stony coral
