litre
Measurement of liquid volume, equivalent to a cube measuring 10cm on each side. Standard term for 1000 cc.
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Ichthyological terms, not general ones.
microlitre
A measurement of liquid, equivalent to a cube 1mm on each side. One thousandth of a cubic centimetre/centimeter.
millilitre (ml)
A measurement of liquid, equivalent to a cube 1cm on each side. Also known as a cubic centimetre/centimeter.
nano aquarium
Small aquarium of arguable definition. Freshwater nano-aquaria are generally accepted to hold between 5-10 US gallons (4.16-8.32 UK gallons; 18.93-37.85 litres) whereas in the marine hobby any aquarium with a volume of 30 US gallons (24.98 UK gallons; 113.56 litres) is generally considered to be a nano-system. These definitions vary, however. Also known as a nano tank.
Used in 5 profiles
brackish
Refers to water with a salinity between that of freshwater and seawater, technically 0.5 - 30 grams of salt per litre, equivalent to 0.5 - 30 parts per thousand (ppt).
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carbonate hardness
Measure of the alkalinity of water as dictated by the presence of bicarbonate and carbonate ions. Usually expressed as parts per million, milligrams per litre, or degrees (dKH) of which 1 dKH corresponds to 17.848 ppm. Sometimes used a synonym for, but not equivalent to, temporary hardness.
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cubic centimeter
A measurement of liquid, equivalent to a cube 1cm on each side (US spelling). Also known as a millilitre, since as it is one thousandth of a litre.
cubic centimetre
A measurement of liquid, equivalent to a cube 1cm on each side. Also known as a millilitre, since it is one thousandth of a litre.
KH
Commonest unit of measurement for carbonate hardness used in aquaria, and an abbreviation of the German term 'Karbonathärte'. 1 degree KH corresponds to a litre of water containing approximately 17.848 milligrams of calcium carbonate in solution.
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pico aquarium
Tiny aquarium of arguable definition, but generally considered to have a volume between 2.5-5 US gallons (2.08-4.16 UK gallons; 9.46-18.93 litres). Also known as a pico tank.
ml
Abbreviation for millilitre.