Article: Higher-capacity tanks will require more fine-tuning, and are therefore somewhat difficult to keep at home. When shopping around for the right tank, take into consideration your size and style preferences, as well as the amount of available space in your home. You can usually pick up a 40USgal (150L) fish tank for a couple hundred dollars at most pet stores. Glass and acrylic are the two materials most common fish tank materials. Glass is more expensive but holds up better to scratches, whereas acrylic is more affordable and less prone to fogging, but tends to show scratches easier. Choose a spot that's relatively cool and out of direct sunlight. Ideally, it should be somewhere you pass by often so you'll be reminded to keep an eye on things. A little airflow is also a plus, as it will allow for some gaseous exchange between the aquarium and its surrounding environment. The light and temperature in a reef aquarium must be carefully monitored. Too much of either coming from outside sources will make it harder to maintain ideal water parameters in the tank. Position your rock wherever you think it looks best. It's easiest to do this before you fill your aquarium, since you won't have to try to maneuver it through thick sand or worry about contaminating the water. For best results, your live rock shouldn't take up more than about 40-50% of your tank's total volume. Live rock is a chunk of the reef structure from an already-established aquarium. The rock plays host to the many marine organisms that will eventually grow and flourish in your aquarium. You also have the option of using an artificial live rock. With a man-made rock, there's less risk of introducing pests, parasites, and other "hitchhikers" that are sometimes found in live rock. Snip open one corner of the bag and slowly sift the sand into the tank from corner to corner, working around your live rock. Make sure the sand is evenly distributed over the tank surface and piled a minimum of 2 inches (5.1cm) thick in each area. Live sand, like live rock, is full of beneficial microorganisms that will help build up the ecosystem inside your reef aquarium. Never use ordinary sand in a reef aquarium. It's possible that it could contain bacteria, chemicals, heavy metals, or other substances that are harmful to marine life. Study the manufacturer's instructions for installing the specific models you've chosen for your aquarium. Most of the time, these pieces simply hook onto the back or side of the tank right out of the box. To guarantee that your equipment will work efficiently, make sure each component is sitting at least 24 inches (5.110.2cm) below the top of the tank, which is where the water will reach once the tank is full. There are several different types of filters to choose from when setting up a reef aquarium. To get a better idea of which type will work best for you, talk to a product specialist at the store where you bought your tank or do some reading online. Adjust your heater to keep the water in the tank at a steady 7082F (2128C). It's important to select a lighting solution that disperses bright light evenly throughout your tank. Blue and white LED light bars work best for this purpose. When you've found a light that fits your needs and budget, mount it directly above or behind your aquarium so it will easily be able to illuminate your corals through the glass. For tanks that hold 20 gallons (76L) of water or less, a compact gooseneck light can come in handy. Their molded mounting arms allow them to be clipped directly to the rim of the tank. Strong lighting is a must in reef aquariums, both for clear visibility and to aid marine plants in photosynthesis.
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Acquire a fish tank that holds 40 gallons (150L) or less. Place your tank in a dim room with plenty of ventilation. Situate your live rock in the desired position inside the tank. Add 23 inches (5.17.6cm) of live sand to the bottom of the tank. Outfit your tank with a filter, pump, and heating unit. Hook up a separate light source if your tank doesn't have its own lights.

You don't need to fake cheeriness, but try not to get bogged down in worrying about the particulars of your relationship. Let your time together be easy, fun, and stress-free. If you and your boyfriend only ever talk about the heavy stuff, he may have formed negative associations around hanging out with you. That said: if you need to talk about these things, you may as well let them out. Whether it's a walk, a trip to the beach, or a movie night find something that you both can get excited about. Consider what he's into lately, and what he might most want to spend his time on. Think back to where you met him and what the two of you did together at the beginning of your relationship. Find common ground. If you aren't sure, you might need to take a more active approach. Try as many different things as you can until you find a few that you both enjoy. Think about what he does with his friends. You don't need to do these things, and you shouldn't cut completely into his friend time but it might help to understand where his time is going. Engage with his thoughts and feelings while still being true to your own. Be considerate, and don't force him to do things that make him comfortable. Don't try to make him jealous or stressed-out just so that he will hang out with you. When you are hanging out together, try to strike a balance between what you want to do and what he wants to do. Sometimes, you might have to spend time doing something that bores you in order to be around him. If you do things that your boyfriend likes doing, he may be much more open to spending time with you when you're doing things that he doesn't enjoy. For example: Say that you hate baseball, but your boyfriend loves it and you love going to museums, but your boyfriend can't stand them. Make an agreement: if you go to a baseball game, he'll accompany you to a museum! . Check back in periodically to see if things have improved. If you find your boyfriend spending more time with you in an enjoyable way, then you should keep doing what you're doing. However: if he still isn't spending time with you despite your best efforts, then it might be time to end things. You may simply not have common interests; he may not like you as much as you think; or he may just generally not spend much time with his partners. Whatever the case, he's clearly not giving you the attention you need so if you aren't comfortable, you might consider leaving him.
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Be positive when you're together. Find activities that you both enjoy doing together. Be kind and open. Compromise. Know when to end it