Article: For more sensitive fish, such as shrimp and sea stars, you may have to use the drip method. With the drip method, you set up a series of tubes running from the main tank to a bucket of water. You will need the following to use the drip method: You will need 3 or 5 gallon buckets, designed for aquarium use. You will also need airline tubing. Fill the buckets a little under halfway full with clean aquarium water. You will need to start off by floating the fish to acclimate it to the water in the buckets. Let the sealed bag float for 15 minutes. Then, open the bag and roll the sides down to create an air tube that will keep the bag floating. Add half a cup of the water from the bucket to the bag. Wait 15 minutes. Add another half cup. Keep going until the bucket is full. Gently lift up the bag. Pour the contents of the bag, including your fish, into the water. You may have to tilt the bag at a 45 degree angle when pouring. This will keep your fish fully submerged in water as you transfer it to the bucket. Place one end of the airline tube in the aquarium. You should also tie several very loose knots in the tubing. This will help regulate the flow of water and air. You want to get a rate of 2 or 4 drips per second. You can get water to start flowing by sucking gently on the other end of the tube. Once water begins dripping, place the other end of the tube on the edge of the bucket. It may take awhile for the water in the bucket to double, so be patient. In general, it takes about an hour. As soon as the water doubles, carefully discard half the water. You may have to scoop out the water using a cup or smaller bucket to avoid dumping your fish. When you're done discarding the water, put your tubing back in place. Once again, suck on the end of the tube you're placing in the bucket to get a drip going. Wait for the water in the bucket to double again. Use a bag to gently scoop out your fish. Gently pour the contents of the bag into the main aquarium. Some species of fish should never be exposed to air. Sponges, clams, and gorgonias cannot handle air. Be extra careful when transferring these types of fish.
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Gather your supplies. Float the fish initially. Transfer water to the bucket. Set up a siphon drip. Discard half the water once the water doubles. Transfer your fish to the main tank.
Article: If you're overloaded by your own or someone else's emotional experience, it's best to delay any decision- making. Take a moment to reorient yourself before acting. When you're caught up in an emotional reaction, it's easy to say things you later regret or act impulsively. Ask for a break. Go outside and get some fresh air. Get a drink of water. Return when you've gotten your emotions back in check. You may often find yourself annoyed because others don't seem to respect your feelings, but you may not have conveyed them clearly. When you learn to clearly say what you are thinking, feeling, or wanting in a certain situation, you can avoid misunderstandings. A great route to effectively stating your feelings is with "I" statements. This helps you convey your own experience without making the other person upset or defensive. You might say, "I feel ignored. I really need you to listen to me right now. I need your support." This is far better than, "You are a terrible listener." or "You are always ignoring me!" " It can be hard to balance your feelings with others' if you say "yes" to requests that don't benefit you. You need to know when to say "no" and have the courage and discipline to do it. This simple strategy is a hallmark in emotional self-regulation. For example, your mom suggests you drive down for the weekend to attend the family picnic. But, you have a major essay to finish for a college course. It's completely normal to feel guilt, but that guilt (or your mom's shaming you) shouldn't force you to give in. The smartest response would be to say, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'd like to come, but I haven't gotten started on my paper due on Tuesday. I can't." It's also ok to just say "No." You don't always have to offer an excuse or an explanation. In some cases, the other person will take an explanation as an invitation to try to talk you out of your decision. One of the most important ways you can meet your own needs and others' is through compromise. This allows your own thoughts and feelings to be considered while also honoring those of others'. Compromise involves weighing the importance of a situation and coming to a mutual agreement. You can weigh the importance of a situation by asking yourself how significant it is in the scheme of things. Will you care about this in a week, a month, or a year? If not, you might honor the other person's feelings or needs and set yours aside for the time being. If you both care equally about the issue at hand, you'll have to find common ground. For instance, you and your friend both want to see a movie, but can't agree on a choice. You might ask a third party to select one or you might decide to watch whichever one starts next when you arrive at the theater. If you consistently feel guilty, bullied, or manipulated when you interact with a person, consider whether they may be emotionally manipulating you. If so, you should try to limit your interactions with that person. A person may be manipulating you if they: Frequently lie or make excuses. Blame you for their own poor behavior or mistreatment of you. "Jokingly" insult or criticize you. Exploit your weaknesses to make you feel guilty, sad, or angry.
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Pause before making decisions. Express your feelings and needs clearly. Learn to say "no. Learn the art of compromise. Recognize the signs of emotional manipulation.
Article: If the heartburn or acid indigestion you experience is usually moderate, regular strength Tums should be sufficient to treat your symptoms. The product should say "Regular Strength" or "500 milligrams" somewhere on the label. Tums offers several different flavors of regular strength products, as well as "chewy" varieties which have a chewy rather than chalky texture. If you have very strong heartburn or acid indigestion, or if regular strength Tums doesn't improve your symptoms, buy Extra Strength or Ultra Strength Tums. These products should have 750 milligrams of calcium carbonate per dose, which will make them more effective for severe symptoms. Tums Kids is specially formulated for younger children, and should be used instead of regular Tums. You may want to consult your child's doctor before giving them Tums, especially if they are experiencing heartburn frequently, or have any additional symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea.
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Use regular strength Tums if your heartburn is typically mild. Buy Extra Strength or Ultra Strength Tums if your heartburn is severe. Use Tums Kids for children under 12.