INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The females may nip at each other’s fins at first, but once they form a pecking order, this should become less chaotic. However, occasional squabbles between the fish in your community tank are completely normal and should be expected. Female betta fish will perform a “pecking order,” or dominance hierarchy. This hierarchy will be established quickly. Keep an eye out for any fish that is particularly noticeable as a bully, and also for fish that seem to be constantly antagonized. If you notice one fish that does not seem to be getting along with the rest, remove it from the tank. Being bullied will cause the fish stress and can result in illness. There is a chance that your community tank may not work out the first time around: you may have one or two fish that do not get along with the rest. If this is the case, consider removing the problematic fish from the tank as soon as you recognize an ongoing issue.

SUMMARY: Observe your tank. Monitor for aggressive personalities. Approach communal housing on a case-by-case basis.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once you have perfected a couple songs, it’s time to lay down the tracks. After all, you can't sell your music if you don’t have anything recorded, but thanks to advancing technologies, most small towns these days have their own recording studios where musicians can go to record a few tracks or entire albums at relatively low prices.  Check online to see if there are any local recording studios in your town, as the added quality of a semi-professional recording could make all the difference when you're trying to get people to pay for your music. Simply search for “recording studios” and the name of the city where you live, and all the nearest studios will be listed. These days, music is sold through different avenues, and each of these requires a different format. For instance, you can sell physical copies of your music on CDs or vinyl at concerts, but you'll need digital versions if you want to sell your music online and through electronic stores. When you go in to record your tracks, get them pressed onto CDs and onto vinyl if possible, and keep digital versions of everything as well. There are a multitude of digital music stores out there, and many of them have their own music apps that are used by different mobile devices—such as iTunes for Apple, Google Play for Android devices, Band Camp, and Amazon Music. As an artist, you can sell your music directly through these media.  Some of these digital stores make it difficult for individuals to sell their music, and prefer that musicians use third-party networks. To sell music through iTunes, for instance, you need an Apple ID, a Universal Product Code, an International Standard Recording Code, and a U.S. tax ID. These types of networks specialize in partnering with digital music stores and streaming services, and when you sell your music to these affiliates, you're paying for them to get your music sold through the most popular digital avenues. Moreover, these sites will be able to deal with all the red tape involved in selling your music digitally, and will format your music to the various specifications of different stores. Some of the more popular digital distribution networks include:  RouteNote Songcast TuneCore Awal Just as digital music stores are places where you can sell your own music to people around the world, so too are there digital stores dedicated to selling beats, samples, and instrumental music. Like the digital stores and distribution networks, some of these sites work on a subscription basis while others are pay-per-tune. The most popular music production sales sites include:  Soundgine My Flash Store Beat Stars Firstdub You can sell copies of your records to people the same way people buy clothes online. When somebody purchases your album, they also pay shipping and taxes, and then you mail a physical copy of your record to their address. You can do this through your own website if you have one, your Facebook page, or through sites like CDBaby. CDBaby makes their money by taking a cut of every sale, but they can also convert digital copies of your music into CD formats. There are many venues where independent artists can sell their own music, and this includes local shows and concerts, coffee shops, art galleries, and markets. Some places, like coffee shops, may ask for a small fee in return for managing your display, while farmer’s markets might require you to pay for a booth. If you're looking for other venues through which to sell your music, ask around in the local arts and music scene to find businesses that are open to helping out local artists, and approach those businesses and ask if you can set up a display to sell records.

SUMMARY: Record a few songs. Have your music available in multiple formats. Sell your music through digital apps and music stores. Join a digital distribution network. Sell beats and instrumental music online. Sell physical copies of your music online. Sell your music in person.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Preheat an oven to 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Carefully scoop the lemon peels out of the syrup and put them on the baking sheet. Bake the peels for 1 hour. They should be completely dry. You can garnish your favorite desserts with the candied lemon peel or dip them in melted chocolate. Let the chocolate harden and serve the chocolate dipped lemon peels with other candied fruits. Store any leftover candied lemon peel in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can store the lemon peel for 6 to 8 weeks.

SUMMARY:
Bake the lemon peels for 1 hour. Use and store the lemon peels.