Purchase live rock from the aquarium supply store. Don't set the rock against the back wall of the aquarium; rather, try and spread the live rock out across the entire tank to create multiple enclaves and overhangs. If there are other decorative pieces you want to add to your tank, now is the time to do so. Take your time placing the live rock in your tank and try out different arrangements to see which you like best. Before you add any living creatures to the tank is the best time to move the live rock around. Don't turn on the aquarium lights just yet. You can leave them off until you add the first fish or invertebrates to the tank. Look for live rock that has been "cured." This means that toxic compounds have already been removed from the rock. Depending on how much live rock you added to the tank, there may still be a gap of space between the water and the top of the lid. If so, add more saltwater until it reaches the top of the tank. Test the salinity of the water and make adjustments until it returns to the 1.025 level. At this stage, it's okay if the salt level is a little off. The tank has to cycle for several weeks before you add your first fish, so there is time to make any adjustments that need to be done. During this time, clean out the filter dailyonce it is no longer dirty on a daily basis, you can slow the filter cleaning to every other day or twice a week. You can also do a water change on a weekly basis, which is where you will remove 1/2 of the water from the tank and replace it with fresh saltwater. Don't add any fish or other creatures to the tank during this cycling phase. Most experts recommend purchasing a test kit to measure these levels. It can take anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks for the nitrate and ammonia in the water to start reacting and reach the appropriate level. Once the levels reach 0, you can move on to the process of adding live creatures to your tank. Too much ammonia can kill off living creatures within hours. Nitrogen is what helps convert ammonia into a compound that won't harm the fish. Ammonia should be undetectable by a testing kit. If it is registering, chances are the tank needs to cycle more, or perhaps the filter is clogged.
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One-sentence summary -- Add live rock to the tank so it takes up about 1/3 of the space. Fill the tank the rest of the way with saltwater and test it again. Cycle the water and clean the filter for 4 to 6 weeks. Check the ammonia and nitrate levels every week until they reach 0.

Add a pinch of salt to the water. This prevents the noodles from overcooking. It should take 5 - 7 minutes. The noodles should still taste a little chewy when they're finished. Be careful not to cook the noodles too long, as they become mushy very quickly. During the summer, the Japanese like to eat soba noodles in a cold broth; during the winter, warm broth is often used. They're delicious with a light dressing and grilled vegetables or fish.
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One-sentence summary -- Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Drop the noodles into the boiling water. Wait for the water to return to a boil. Add 1 cup of cold water to the pot. Cook the noodles until they turn tender. Drain the noodles. Rinse them briefly under cool water to stop the cooking process. Serve the noodles hot or cold.

Look up the menu online ahead of time and see if it included nutritional information. Chain restaurants often provide nutritional information online. See which items are lowest in sodium and plan to order those when eating out. See if the restaurant has any specifically low-salt items on the menu. Some restaurants may have a whole section for foods low in salt and sugar. Try politely requesting that you not have salt added to your food or that the cook cuts down on salt. Remember to be polite to wait staff. Say something like, "Is there any way I could request the food be prepared with less salt." If they oblige your request, say thank you. If you're ordering pizza or going to a pizza place, opt for ingredients that are lower in salt. Chicken and vegetables are generally the lowest salt items. Things like pepperoni and bacon tend to have a lot of salt. Cheese also contains a lot of salt. Request that the restaurant use cheese lightly. When eating out at Chinese or Indian restaurants, you often get salt on the side. Instead of asking for something like fried rice or flavored rice, request plain rice. Plain rice is usually much lower in salt. When eating at a sandwich place, order low salt options. Ham, pickles, and cheeses tend to have high salt. Instead, go for things like chicken, eggs, vegetables, and lower salt cheeses like mozzarella. You should also ask for light servings of condiments or request condiments on the side.
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One-sentence summary -- Research before dining out. Request your food be prepared without extra salt. Choose low salt pizza options. Opt for plain rice. Select the right fillings in sandwiches.

Ask a friend to take your dog for a walk or play with him in the backyard. It is important to make sure that your existing dog is not in the house or he may act aggressively towards the new puppy. Bring the puppy you're your home and let him wander freely. The puppy will sniff around and get his scent on things as he does so. Make sure that you keep track of the puppy to keep him from getting lost or hiding somewhere. After the puppy has had time to wander, put him into a room or his kennel. After you have put the puppy away, let your existing dog back into the house and let him wander freely. He will be excited to sniff the places your puppy wandered around. Repeat this process daily until you are ready to make a face to face introduction. Once your old dog becomes less interested in the smell of the new puppy, the two dogs should be ready to meet. Observe your old dog closely during these sessions to see how he reacts to the scent of the puppy. To be sure that your old dog and the new puppy are ready to meet, try introducing them on neutral ground.
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Choose a time when your existing dog will not be home. Let the puppy wander around the house. Let your existing dog back into the house. Determine if your dogs are ready to meet or if another type of introduction is needed.