Goldfish like to socialize with other fish and they are rarely aggressive to one another. Make sure to buy goldfish that compliment one another. For instance, do not put a shy or vision impaired species, like a telescope eye goldfish, with a more active species of goldfish like the shubunkin or comet. You can also prevent conflict amongst your fish by providing enough food so that they don't have to compete for it. Adding more fish may make your goldfish a more interesting pet.  Make sure that your tank is big enough to accommodate more than one goldfish. Larger goldfish like the comet, shubunkin and wakin require up to 100 gallons of water and thrive better in small ponds. For smaller goldfish, make sure that there is at least 20 gallons for the first goldfish and an additional 10 gallons for each additional fish. Adding things for your goldfish to swim through and around will make it more intelligent and give it more things to do during the day. Consider adding structures or rocks to your tank to increase the complexity of your goldfish's habitat.  Adding structures to the tank will also make looking at it much more engaging and exciting for you as a pet owner. Substrate is the stuff on the bottom of your tank. You can buy different color pebbles or sand for this.  Do not add ceramics, wood, plastics, sharp glass, and certain rocks or corals to your tank as they can leech harmful chemicals that could kill your goldfish. When purchasing decorations for your tank, make sure to go to a pet store and talk to the owner about any potential dangers. Adding plant life to your goldfish tank will give it more character and make it a much more attractive habitat. Purchase plant life from a local pet store. However, keep in mind that goldfish are notorious for eating plant life and will most likely use it for grazing.  Popular varieties of plants for fish tanks include java moss, java fern, and dwarf baby tears. Adding plants to your tank introduces foreign bacteria, and the water needs time to adjust before it's a safe habitat for your goldfish. This is called the cycling process and typically takes two to eight weeks.  You can cycle your fish tank by adding natural bacteria in the form of plant life and other additives to the tank, then adding a small amount of ammonia each day. Test the water until it has zero ammonia and zero nitrites, which are chemicals that will harm your goldfish.

Summary: Purchase another goldfish. Add rocks and other structures to your tank. Add plant life to your goldfish tank.


Lay on your side on a mat, with your knees bent slightly and 1 leg stacked evenly on top of the other.  Your hips should be at a 90 degree angle to the ground, not angled towards the front or the back.  Bend your lower leg a little more to give yourself balance and support, and straighten your top leg with your foot flexed.  Raise your top leg upward (while keeping your foot flexed) and slightly backwards, then lower it again. Lift and lower your upper leg in sets of 5 or 10, depending on how advanced you are in your workout, then switch and repeat the same exercises on your other side. This exercise is similar to the side-lying hip abduction, but your knees will be bent. Lie on your side as you did with the side-lying hip abduction. Instead of keeping your legs straight, bend them and stack 1 on top of the other. Then, slide your knees forward so you are lying in a loose fetal position. Your feet should be aligned with your hips and your knees should be out in front of your body.  When you are in position, slowly begin to lift up your top knee, as if it is the top of a clamshell. As you do this, keep your top foot on top of your lower foot as if they are connected.  Then, slowly lower the top leg back down until it is resting on the bottom leg. Do this exercise for about 1 minute. Repeat this exercise on the opposite side after you finish the first side. Do up to 3 sets on each side. Stand up straight, put your hands on your hips, and keep your abdomen tight.  Raise your right knee upwards and move your right foot sideways until your left leg is stretched nicely.  Place your right foot on the ground, bend you right knee a little more, and keep your left leg straight.  Your left foot should still be flat on the ground.  Then push yourself off the ground with your right foot and propel yourself back to a standing position.  Repeat the same action on your left side.  You can do all of 1 side, then move to the other side, or you can alter sides for each lunge. Perform 10 to 20 repetitions of this exercise on each side, depending on how advanced you are in your workout. An alternative to this side lunge is to NOT place your foot on the ground when you return to a standing position.  But rather to keep your knee bent, and your foot raised up off the ground.  This adds a little more complexity and resistance to the exercise. This exercise is still a side lunge, except that you’re not moving your feet when you move your body.  Instead, start by standing up straight with your feet 2 to 3 feet (0.61 to 0.91 m) apart.  Then lunge to the right side by bending your right knee and straightening your left leg.  Then straighten yourself back upwards, without moving your feet.  Keep your back straight and as upright as possible, keep your head up, and make sure that you knees never extend past your toes on the bent leg. Do the same type of lunge on your left side.  This version can put less stress on your knees and adds more resistance to the muscles you’re trying to build. Perform 10 to 20 repetitions of this exercise on each side, depending on how advanced you are in your workout. A curtsy lunge is also a great way to work your outer hip muscles. To do a curtsy lunge, stand with your feet shoulder width apart and take a big step back and across the opposite leg. As you do this, bend your knees and hold your balance in the position for a moment. Then, slowly begin to stand up and return your back foot to its starting position.  Repeat this exercise 10 to 15 times on both sides. Do 3 sets. You can also hold weights in your hands to make this exercise a little harder. Stand up straight and place your feet so they are about shoulder width apart. Keep your abdomen tight and your back straight.  Lower your bum towards the floor like you’re going to sit down, but stop when your knees are bent at a 90 degree angle and your thighs are parallel to the floor.  Then raise yourself back up to the standing position (don’t move your feet).  Repeat this movement 5 to 10 times, depending on how advanced you are in your workout. To add more resistance to this exercise, you can hold dumbbells in both your hands while you squat.  The weight of the dumbbells is up to you - whatever you’re most comfortable with at the time.

Summary: Try the side-lying hip abduction. Do the clam. Perform the side lunge. Give the alternative side lunge a try. Try curtsy lunges. Do a traditional squat.


This is done by turning the collett nut counter-clockwise. Clamp on the base and loosen the slide of the router body to the depth you need. Then, reclamp the body in place. Use a scrap piece of wood to check the depth of the bit.

Summary: Install the router bit that you want to use by loosening the collett. Insert the desired bit and tighten the collett by turning the nut clockwise. Turn the router on. Use the fine adjustment to correct the height if necessary. Begin routing the wood, moving the router from right to left.


For the recipe, you’ll need 1 cup (225 g) of white rice, though you can adjust the amount based on how many people you’re cooking for. In general, you should have ½ cup (112 ½ g) of uncooked rice per person. Add the rice to a colander or strainer so water can easily pass over it. Soaking the rice before you cook it helps get the cooking process started so your finished rice will have a better texture. You can skip the step if you’re in a hurry, but you may wind up having to cook the rice a little longer on the stove.
Summary: Place the rice in a colander. Let the rice soak for 10 to 15 minutes.