Article: Fin rot usually affects a fish's tail fin, but can also affect other fins, such as the dorsal and pectoral fins. In the early stages of fin rot, the edge of the fin will look ragged or shredded, due to the breakdown of the fin's protective membrane. As the disease progresses, an increasing amount of the fin will be destroyed. As more of the fin erodes away, the fin may start to resemble a semicircular bite shape. If fin rot becomes severe, the fin will erode to the point of being only a stump. A hole in the affected fin usually indicates a fungal infection, which sometimes occurs simultaneously with fin rot. Be aware that you may not be able to detect fin rot until the disease is fairly advanced. Fins affected by fin rot become discolored. If your fish has fin rot, the edges of his fins will have an uneven, fuzzy white liningthis is a very common sign of fin rot. His fins will also develop red streaks from inflammation and bleeding. The affected areas may also have white dots, which could be indicative of a fungal infection. In its most severe stages, fin rot can affect other parts of your fish's body. For example, your fish may develop abdominal swelling. You may also notice ulcers and lesions on different parts of your fish's body. Fin rot is a bacterial disease. When the fins become damaged, the bacteria can enter the bloodstream through the damaged area and spread the disease throughout your fish's body. Although the physical appearance of the fins is the easiest way to identify fin rot, your fish's behavior can also give you important clues. He may become listless. He may also start rubbing against the tank's walls or on the tank's decorations to try to relieve his discomfortthis could actually make the disease worse by further damaging his fins. These behaviors are not specific to fin rot, but can help confirm the diagnosis if his fin damage is characteristic of this disease.
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Look at the shape of your fish's fins. Observe the color of your fish's fins. Examine your fish's entire body. Watch your fish's behavior.
Article: Rinse the pumpkin under running water and scrub the skin and around the stem area with a vegetable brush or cloth. This will remove any dirt or residue from the growing or shipping process. Pat the pumpkin dry with a clean towel. It's not necessary to use soap, detergent, or other cleaners to wash produce. Transfer the pumpkin to a cutting board. Hold the pumpkin in place with one hand and place the tip of a sharp knife 1 inch (2.5cm) away from the stem. Insert the knife at a 45-degree downward and inward angle to cut around and under the stem. Cut all the way around the stem at this angle, and then pull out the stem. Always be very careful when using sharp knives, and never cut toward your body. Hold the pumpkin steady with one hand, and use a large chef's knife to cut the pumpkin in half down the middle. This is another reason why it's beneficial to use smaller pumpkins, because they're easier to manage and their skin and flesh is easier to cut. Lay the two pumpkin halves on a cutting board, cut sides up. Use a large spoon to scrape out the seeds and stringy pulp from the center of the pumpkin. Discard the stringy bits of flesh. Instead of throwing out the seeds, you can keep them to roast if you like. Separate the seeds from the stringy flesh, rinse the seeds, and transfer them to a colander to drain. Spread the seeds out on a baking sheet, drizzle them with oil, and season with salt. Bake the seeds at 325F (163C) for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow the seeds to cool, and enjoy as a snack, on salads, or in baked goods.
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Wash the skin. Cut out the stem. Cut the pumpkin in half. Scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp. Toast the seeds (optional).
Article: A low hanging ponytail is a slightly more styled version of a classic look that you can easily pull off in less than 20 minutes. You'll need some Velcro rollers, bobby pins, a brush, and an elastic band. Separate your hair into 2 to 3 inch (5.1 to 7.6cm) sections. Secure these sections with Velcro rollers, rolling the hair from the bottom of the lock to the root. If your hair is wet, allow your hair to air dry with the rollers in place. Once your hair is dry, remove your hair from the rollers and brush out your hair. From here, lift your hair up at the roots. Use a brush or comb to lightly tease the end strands of your hair, volumizing it slightly and calling attention to your natural waves. Pull your hair into a low, loose ponytail. The hair should hang slightly taut with this look. Leave a small 2 inch (5.1cm) section out of the ponytail. Secure your ponytail with an elastic band. Take the 2 inch (5.1cm) section of hair. Wrap it around the ponytail, concealing the elastic band. Secure with a bobby pin. A half updo can work great for curly hair. As curly hair is often thick, it can be hard to pull all of it into an updo without straightening, which can take a long time. Instead, try to do a partial updo. All you need is a curling iron and some bobby pins. Tease your hair with a fine-toothed comb if you want to add volume. Then, pull the front sections of your hair back. Twist the hair slightly and secure with a bobby pins. If your hair is too unruly for bobby pins, try using a small elastic band. Allow excess curls to hang down. Try using a curling iron to make your natural curls more apparent, teasing them slightly. This will allow your natural curls to shine, while giving you a fun and casual look. A bandana or a scarf is a great accessory for curly hair that can be put in place quickly. After washing and brushing your hair as you normally would, take a scarf or bandana. Wrap the scarf or bandana around your head, so it circles around your forehead and the back of your head. Twist a small strand of hair. Then, loop this strand around the bandana and scarf.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use Velcro rollers and bobby pins for a low-hanging ponytail. Use a curling iron and bobby pins for a half updo. Roll your hair in a bandana or scarf for a casual look.