INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Just like other plants, your aquarium plants will need light to stay alive. Light is needed for plants to undergo photosynthesis, which gives them their energy and nutrients. Check the light needs of your individual plants, as they can vary from plant to plant. Full-spectrum fluorescent and LED tank lights are both great options. Plants can also get some light from nearby windows. Some plants require a lot of extra light, so do your research before you make a selection. It's recommended that when you start out, stick to less than 2.5 fluorescent watts per gallon unless you put a carbon dioxide system in place. New plants may already harbor pests like snails or shrimp that can threaten the health of your aquarium. Snails and shrimp can breed quickly and fill your tank unless you have fish that feed on them. Additionally, they can introduce bacteria or diseases to the water. A quarantine will allow you to spot pests before they get in your tank. You can also treat your plants with a bleach solution. To treat with bleach, mix 1 part bleach into 19 parts water. Dip your plants for 2 to 3 minutes, depending on how sensitive your plants are. Thoroughly rinse the plants in fresh water before placing them in dechlorinated water. To prevent snail infestations, dip your plants into saltwater after purchase. Mix 1 cup (0.24L) of aquarium or kosher salt into 1 gallon (3.8L) of water. Dip the plants for 15-20 seconds, keeping the roots above water. Be sure to rinse them off with clean fresh water before placing them in the tank. After a week of quarantine, place them in the aquarium. Your substrate is the material you use to cover the bottom of the tank. When you're growing plants, you need a nutrient-rich substrate, which can initially be a bit more expensive. The substrates that are good for planting also tend to cloud the water when they're disturbed, but you can stop this by applying a thin layer of gravel over it. Seachem Flourite contains all of the necessary nutrients and comes in a variety of colors. Clays and laterite are good options for nutrients and can be less expensive. However, they often take more time to settle in the tank. Aqua Soil has good nutrients for plants but drops the pH of the water to 7. While this is optimal for plants, it can harm some fish. Check the pH requirements of your fish before choosing this substrate. Gravel alone will not nourish your plants. Some plants need to be rooted in the substrate in order to absorb needed nutrients. Place the roots of these plants just under the substrate, but don't bury them deep because this can cover the rhizome of the plant, which is a thick green part above the roots. Covering the rhizome can cause the entire plant to die. Make sure that you do not anchor one plant on top of another. Some plants, like moss, Java Fern, or Anubias Nana prefer to root into rock or wood. The plants will then take root on the rock or wood. Wrap fishing line gently around the plant, then loop the line around the rock or wood. Tie the fishing line in place, then add the rock and plant to your tank. Driftwood and lava rock are great options for tying down plants. Wait a week after establishing your plant garden before adding the fish. If you already own fish, you can leave them in a temporary aquarium. Otherwise, it's best to wait until your tank is ready before acquiring your fish. Waste excreted by the fish will help feed your plants. Resist the urge to add your fish early. Your tank needs to go through a process called "cycling," where the water conditions stabilize and become safe for fish. Very few fish can survive before the water conditions have stabilized.

SUMMARY: Purchase and install lighting to support plant growth. Quarantine and treat new plants before adding them to your tank. Add a plant-friendly substrate to the tank and cover it with gravel. Anchor the plants that need to be on the substrate so they get nutrients. Tie the remaining plants to rocks or wood so that they can root. Add your fish after allowing a week for your tank to stabilize.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Many routers allow you to block websites and create a schedule for the blocking, which can be more powerful than blocking the website for everyone all the time. This can allow you to set "browsing times", such as an hour for Facebook after dinner. Not all routers allow you to block sites, but most modern ones do. You can access your router by typing the router's address into a networked computer's web browser. Most routers use 192.168.1.1 for their address, but some use 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.2.1. Refer to your router's documentation if you can't figure out the address. You'll need to log in with your router's administrator account. Different routers have different default accounts, so refer to your documentation or look the model up online to find the default admin account. The label of this section will vary depending on the model router that you have. Some routers have this option in the Advanced section. You can enter specific websites, or enter keywords that you want to scan for. Block specific sites when you know what you're trying to block, and use keywords to block general subject matter. Click the Apply or Save button when you're finished. The scheduling options may be on the same page, or in a related section. Set the schedule to your specific needs. Blocks will apply to all connected devices by default. Click the Apply or Save button when you're finished. Many routers allow you to set a computer or device to be trusted, which will allow that computer to access any of the blocked sites. Enter the IP address of your private computer if you still want to be able to access the blocked sites. Your router's Devices section will tell you the IP address of each of your connected computers. If you leave the administrator password at the default settings, anyone on the network can look up the defaults and change your router configuration. If you want your blocking rules to be secure, change the router login information to something that only you know. You can find these options in the Administration section, which may be in the Advanced section.

SUMMARY: Log into your router's configuration page. Open the Security, Blocking, or Access Restrictions section. Enter websites or keywords to block. Set a schedule. Add exceptions. Change your administrator password.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Baits are the most effective way to kill ants because they take the poison back to their nests. You need both sugary baits and protein/grease baits to draw out different types of ants. Baits draw ants in, so they won't be effective if you place them in an area with a chemical that repels them. You can use stakes or plastic bait containers. Some are one-time use, while others can be refilled. Refillable ones can be useful if you have a continual problem. Choose places near anthills and trails. Keep them away from areas where pets or kids will be, as they are poisonous. Space them about 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6m) away from each other. These types of baits take awhile to work, as the ants must carry them throughout their nests. As they get low, add more insecticide to keep the ants well-fed with pesticide.

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Use this method as the first line of defense. Buy a range of ant baits. Don't place them near where you've sprayed insecticide. Pick a type of bait station. Place the baits. Wait patiently. Refill traps as needed.