Q: You'll need a hoop that is big enough for your fish to easily swim through. For smaller fish, using a larger hoop earring or bracelet could work as a hoop. If you want a larger hoop, you can typically make one out of pipe cleaner.  Make sure to wash the hoop so that it doesn't bring any harmful bacteria or substances into your fish tank. Attach your hoop to a strong or pole if you're uncomfortable putting your hand in your fish tank. Start with a larger hoop to make it easier for your fish to swim through. Your hoop should be perpendicular to the side of the aquarium and near the glass, as this will make it easier for you to direct your fish to swim through it. Your fish may be interested in the hoop right away, or it will simply ignore the hoop. Teaching your fish to follow your finger will come in handy for this trick. Simply move your finger across the glass of the fish tank so that your fish follows it. Run your finger along the glass where the hoop is, and your fish should swim right through it. This may take a couple tries, but your fish should start to catch on. This will help teach your fish that swimming through hoops will result in being fed. Practice this trick with your fish daily so that it becomes a regular trick.  Once your fish has mastered swimming through large hoops, decrease the size of the hoop to make the trick more challenging. Begin adding additional hoops for your fish to swim through for a more impressive trick. For more detailed instructions and tips on how how to teach your fish to swim through hoops, check out Teach Your Betta Fish to Swim Through a Hoop.
A: Obtain a hoop for your fish to swim through. Stick the ring in the water. Make your fish follow your finger through the hoop. Reward your fish with a treat every time it swims through the hoop.

Q: If at any point you feel threatened by someone, get help. Go to someone you trust and go somewhere you feel safe, like a friend’s house or an LGBT community center. If you think someone might cause you harm, do something. For example, you can send a text or make a phone call to someone you trust. If necessary, call the police. If someone is harassing you, you can file a restraining order. If someone makes you feel odd, unusual, or marginal, considering questioning the assumptions they are making. If someone refers to your childhood "as a boy," for example, and you have always identified as a girl, correct them.  If someone says that you are a boy "with girl parts," inform them that your genitalia is male, like the rest of you. Ask them why a particular body part is "female," exactly. Again, it is not your responsibility to make people think, but when you feel comfortable doing so, planting that seed may lead people to change their views down the line. Some people think it’s okay to ask about your private parts, surgery, or other very personal questions. Make your boundaries known and let them know that these are personal questions and not something you talk about casually. If someone asks about something personal, say, “That’s private information” or, “I don’t think it’s appropriate to talk about that.”  You can also say, “Sex is a private matter. Let’s respect each other’s privacy.” Remember that there is no reason that your boundaries should be any different than other people’s boundaries just because of sexual orientation. If people are confused about how to refer to you, make it clear. Decide which pronoun you feel most comfortable with and introduce it to those around you. When you introduce yourself, state your preferred pronoun. For example, say, “Hi, I’m Chris and I like to be referred to as ‘he’ and ‘him.’“ If someone isn’t respecting your chosen pronoun, gently speak to them about it. Say, “I understand this makes you uncomfortable, but I identify this way. Please respect my wishes.” Often, an insult can be reversed to make a person question their worldview and transphobic stance. If you're an outgoing person or enjoy using humor, you can make someone who is insulting you feel pretty silly and making a joke may also put them at ease. For example, if someone questions your gender identity, you might say "So, when did you realize that you were a man/woman/boy/girl?" If someone makes a comment about "checking" your genitalia, you might reply dryly, "Can I check yours?" It's not your responsibility to have the confidence to make jokes like this, but if you do, they can be a helpful way to combat insults and making fun of trans people at others' expense. Let them know that it’s not okay to joke about.  If you want to be serious yet still get your point across, say, “Don’t joke about that” or, “I find that comment hurtful.” Keep in mind that feeling comfortable with yourself will likely help to make the other person feel comfortable with you as well.
A: Ensure your safety. Question day-to-day assumptions. Shut down prying questions. Talk about pronouns. Challenge jokes or remarks.

Q: There are many different types of drug tests, so be sure you know which specific tests you will be taking.  Unfortunately, drug tests are not 100-percent accurate and can produce a "false positive" for numerous reasons. If you are an athlete, you may also be tested for substances that are not necessarily illegal, but that have been banned from athletic competition. Ibuprofen (Advil, nuprin) used to produce a false positive for the narcotic marijuana, but this problem has been remedied and is no longer an issue.  Yet, there still remain a number of foods, medications, vitamins and supplements that will produce a false positive.  A teaspoon of poppy seeds is enough to produce a false-positive for opioids.  This is less than one-poppy seed bagel. Many over-the-counter work-out supplements are banned from athletic competition.  If you are an athlete, discuss your supplement options with your coach or trainer. Find out how the test will be administered, and more specifically, try to find out what foods, vitamins, medications, and supplements have been known to trigger a false positive.  The more you know about the specific tests you will be taking, the more you can actively defend yourself against a false positive.  Prescription antidepressants, such as Zoloft, can also produce a false positive.  Athletes should familiarize themselves with substances that have been banned from competition. A guide to substances that have been banned from competition can be found here. This can mean skipping your morning poppy-seed bagel, or opting to pass on any over-the-counter medications that can affect your test.  But, it is a lot easier to prevent a false positive than it is to contest. Athletes should know that certain substances have been banned for use while competing, but are actually allowed during training. When you go in for your drug test, you will be asked to complete a list of all the foods, vitamins, medications, or other supplements that you have been taking.  This will help the screening facility determine a false-positive from an actual positive test, and could be the difference between losing and keeping your job. Athletes who test positive for a banned substance--regardless of its legality--may face punitive action. Increasing your fluid intake will help flush any of the substances that may produce a false positive (such as poppy-seed), so be sure to increase your fluid intake at least 24-hours before your scheduled examination. You want to give the cleanest urine you can to avoid any false positives, so make sure that you do not provide your first urine of the day as a sample. Drink as much water as you can an hour-or-two before your test.
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Learn what tests you will be taking. Be aware that certain over the counter medications and vitamins--even foods--can trigger a false positive. Research the limitations of the test(s) you will be taking. Avoid the "substances" that produce a false positive. Keep track of everything you consume. Drink lots of water. Give a clean urine sample.