Q: This information is found on the label of a container of fish food that you would buy at a pet store or big box store. Fish can also eat small pieces of vegetables like peas or zucchini after they’re cleaned and blanched. Consider creating a chart to help you keep track of when to feed your fish. This will tell you if you have dangerous levels of ammonia, nitrate, or nitrite, meaning the water needs to be changed or treated. Water testing kits are easy to use and come with a chart to refer to so it’s clear what the pH level means. Follow the directions for your specific kit to help care for your tank. Purchase a water testing kit from your local pet store or online. The gravel siphon is placed into the tank overtop the gravel, sucking up the dirt and debris while cleaning the water. Because it’s a siphon, it’ll also be sucking out water. Unplug the filter and any other equipment before siphoning to avoid damaging them—they often don’t run well when there’s not enough water in the tank. Leave the fish in the tank while you’re cleaning the bottom layer of the tank. As you’re using the gravel siphon, watch the water level to make sure you’re removing at least 25% of the water. This water will be replaced with new, fresh water—after it’s been treated with water conditioner, of course! Make sure the old water isn’t colder than the current water in the tank, using a thermometer to help you test the temperature.  Refer to the bottle of water conditioner to see how much you need to pour in to the bucket of new water, stirring it using a fish net. Avoid removing more than 50% of the water from the tank because this messes with the pH levels too much. After finishing the water change, plug back in the filter and any other pieces of equipment. When you open up the top of the water filter, pull the filter out to see if it's covered in dirt and grime. If so, it's time to change it. Another way to decide if it's time for a new filter is to look at the water flow. If the water has slowed down, the filter needs to be changed. Avoid changing the filter on the same day you change the water because this takes out too much beneficial bacteria.
A: Feed your fish the right amount for its species and weight. Test the water’s pH level each week using a kit. Use a gravel siphon to clean out the tank. Change 25% of the water out each week. Change the filter when it starts looking dirty.

Q: If you can, try to find a home that is closer to your work or to major shopping centers. This will cut down the time you are in the car. It can also make it possible to walk or bike to your destination instead of driving. If your job allows it, try working from home one or two days a week. This will prevent you from having to drive into the office, which will eliminate your commute entirely for the day. Plan your errands carefully so that you only need to make one trip to get what you need each week. This will reduce the amount of trips you need to take and the length of time you spend on the road.  Make a list of things you need, and post it to a fridge or door. If you run out of something, write it down right away so that you do not forget it on your list. Try to do your errands on the way home from work or school. This will help you avoid making a separate trip. Check the traffic report either online or on the morning news to see what routes are jammed. If your usual route is busy, try to find a different way to get to work. Most GPS systems will warn you about traffic, and they can also help you find a different route. There are many apps, such as Waze or Inrix, that will give you traffic results as you drive. If a jam develops as you’re driving, they can change your route for you. Major roads typically have rush hour periods where you’re likelier to encounter traffic. To help reduce the burden, try travelling outside of these hours. Plan your errands and tasks for off-peak times, and leave early for work if possible.  The hour between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. is usually very busy, as people are going to work or school.  Afternoon rush hour in most places occurs between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. because people are leaving work to return home. Some places may experience a rush around lunchtime as well.
A: Live closer to your work. Work from home if you can. Do all of your errands at once. Take an alternate route. Travel on off-peak hours.

Q: The most obvious way to make your legs seem longer is to wear shoes that add inches to your height. High heels will also force your feet to extend, which makes your calves look longer and more shapely. Avoid wearing heels too often. Over time, high heels can damage your joints and cause chronic back pain. A shoe that blends in with your skin will create a long, uninterrupted line when you're wearing skirts or shorts. Both the solid color and added length from your feet will create the illusion of longer legs. You can also create that same uninterrupted line by coordinating your shoes when wearing tights or pants. For example, try wearing black hosiery with black heels. This monochromatic look creates a clean line as the eye travels from the top of your leg straight down to the floor without stopping. The horizontal straps cause the viewer's eye to pause early, making your legs look shorter. Ankle straps have the opposite effect of high heels and v-shaped cuts. If you love ankle straps, consider wearing tights in the same color as the strap to prevent the line of your legs from being broken up. Over-the-knee boots create a clean, uninterrupted look from your lower thigh down to the floor. Knee high boots have a similar but less exaggerated effect. Ankle boots, on the other hand, cut your leg off just above the foot. Like ankle straps, they make your legs look shorter than they are. An ankle boot with a v-cut at its top instead of a horizontal line is exempt from this rule. A pointed v-cut ankle boot can even make your legs look longer in its own right, as they extend the line of your legs downwards. A pointed toe will extend your feet (and your legs) twofold: First, shoes with pointed toes typically have at least an inch or two of extra space making them physically longer than a round-toe shoe in the same size. Second, the tapering point also creates the illusion that your feet (and consequently legs) are even longer.
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Add more high heels and platforms to your wardrobe. Wear shoes that are close to your skin tone. Match your shoes with your pants or stockings. Avoid ankle straps. Wear long boots. Go for a pointed toe.