Coral Slang Names... Detrimental to the Hobby?

[Witfull]

Latin is only a dead language if we let it die~

[goldenmean]

We have slang names for other animals.
Dog. Cat. Horse. Monkey. These are not scientific names.

[cheeks69]

I don't use the slang but it doesn't bother me, as Mike said any rare morph is going to demand high prices no matter what it's called. Also beginners have always been taken for a ride this isn't something new and it ain't going to change with or without the slang.

[Witfull]

i think the biggest thing that bothers me is not all the wild names,,,but when something is labeled "RARE, or ULTRA RARE" and its not. granted there are some morphs that are not seen alot, but sensationalist marketing has gone overboard.

[Charlie97L]

exactly wit. that's my point in a nutshell.

wow, i never expected this to draw this much attention!

[iluvzigz]

nicely said witty!

[Witfull]

is it witty? or is it crown? lol

[iluvzigz]

ill just call you mr. royal..lol

[Witfull]

Mr. Royal....i like that~

[ghostwolf]

I personally do not look at the slang names of the corals. What normally catches my eye is a photo of a coral even knowing that it may look different in our tank due to lighting, etc. To me, the slang name can be problem if the scientific genus/species is not given as I need that to research if it is something I can put into my tank, where it should go, and the day to day care/maintenance of the piece. Our tank is for our enjoyment and relaxation, not to brag that we have a rare "so and so". I get just as excited over a $5.oo frag going in the tank as I do a more expensive frag.

Lin

[BoomerD]

Originally Posted by goldenmean

We have slang names for other animals.
Dog. Cat. Horse. Monkey. These are not scientific names.

That's true enough. The problem comes in when you add "common or slang" names to a particular species. How confusing would it become, if a Dalmatian was known in some parts of the world, as the black-spot terrier (yeah, I know...it's NOT a terrier, but just to make a point) or a spotter in other places. Same with corals and fish. What is known as a Pagoda coral to some, is a cup coral to others, and Turban coral to yet other people. Many fish have common names that vary from region to region, or country to country. Using the actual latin name is the only way to keep an accurate naming of the species.
Unfortunately, I'm one of the people who horribly mangle most of the latin names, but I try when I can. True, there are some fish that are almost universally called by the same common name, but way too many others have more than one...potentially causing confusion, especially when the common name can be used for more than one species...

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by Witfull

is it witty? or is it crown? lol

How bout Crown Witty.

[Witfull]

been him too~

[Frankie]

We have the same wife i see...

[Witfull]

if shes yours,,,TAKE HER BACK!!!!!!!!