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1913
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FLOVD
S.
YOUNG,
Blauband THE sometimes It is
haunt the small While numbers. very prolific, and has
said to
countless
brooks in short lived,
it is
warm
gained a
Chicago.
Barbe, as this Danio called, is a native of
is
East India.
spot in the heart of the
aquarist, not solely because of beautiful
coloration as with
but on account of It is a wonderful sight to
or
thirty
some other its
species,
incessant activity.
set vertically.
receptacle,
Fahrenheit, and
when
de
The
and
fertilization
fall
between the rocks, beyond ces
s-
DANIO RERIO (Ham. Buch.) Drawing from life by E. S. YoUNG.
be animated streaks of
light.
This species seems to spawn freely when abovit a year old.
When
may be
most
distinguished
ripe,
the
most
readily, the female having a greatly
sexes
eggs after
protrusion
into the intersti-
ground to
much
higher.
blue, they
seem
breeding
should be
-
i
the same as in
is
be taken. This cannot be successfully kept at a temperature less than 65"
length wise with orangeyellow lines r
care being exercised
fish
Striped
i
great
to
pup-
bial gamboling
cent
well to select pieces
tank from which they are
see
prover-
on an
J
the
remind one
lambs.
It is
that the temperature
pies, in an aquarium given to them alone. Never still for a moment, they of the
8
about two inches long. Limestone, or other rock containing matter soluble in water should be avoided. A few sprigs of Anacharis (Elodea) may be introduced to give a home-like touch. The fish may now be placed in the breeding
forty,
playful as
Number
1913
about two gallons capacity is excellent. In it should be placed chips of granite
Danio Rerio
of
=^
distended abdomen,
while that of the
As the yellow. male is Danio is very fond of spawn it is necessary to take measures to prevent its loss. A small square all - glass aquarium of tinged with
reach
of
fishcS.
As
the 1
am
not at home during the day to observe, remove the fish after two or three 1
and carefully take out the plants and stones, one by one, agitating each to shake off any eggs that may be adThe water should be allowed hering. to settle, then slowly poured out until but a little remains. If one is lucky and the fish have spawned, the eggs being non-adhesive may be found in the days,
a
At the
sediment.
be
The
needed.
glance one
first
disappointed
sharp
as
are very transparent.
water,
is it
are
eggs while comparatively
large for such a small fish,
soup plate and into
may
eyes
A
and heavy,
shallow dish
mature the water may be An aquarium of about four gallons is a good size for the permanent tank, and well planted or
As the
made
â&#x20AC;&#x201D;
artificially aerated, will
good â&#x20AC;&#x201D; should be at hand, the remaining is poured
swirling the
eggs from the sides.
much
it
will
it
light,
will cause too great
pound of
boiling, or
fish
it
will break the glass.
The
compound
becomes firm in a few minutes and the aquarium may then be tilted and another angle treated. It is said to adhere firmly to the glass and to be very firm, yet pliable enough to be pressed into any shape with the finger. Personally,
I
would recommend the sub-
stitution of pitch for the tar. I have not as yet used this cement, but intend to try it in my next small
and about two inches of water. Here may remain until developed. They must now be fed abundant infusoria until large enough to eat Daphnia.
troduction
resin are placed in a small
and melted and thoroughly mixed over a gentle fire. The cement is to be used in a liquid state, but not when
tank.
they
is
If
any reader of The Aquarium with this recipe, and has would be glad to know what
familiar
tried
it, I
success attend
large
its
use.
It
has at least
one point to recommend it to the busy man (and the impatient man), it is easily prepared and sets quickly.
take the minute Crustacea.
medium weight lawn
Ind.
pot,
containing both Riccia and Anacharis
food should be strained
HEOKWITH, Hammond,
while looking through magazine devoted to general natural science, I came across a formula for a cement for small tanks that I do not recall noting in any contemporary books on the subject. The preparation is most simple and worthy of a trial. The ingredients, an egg-cupful of linseed oil, four ounces of tar and a
fry to a larger tank, previously prepared,
slow until they are
D.
a
such as Riccia Jiiiitans, which should then be provided, Anacharis {Elodea) will do, but I prefer the Riccia. About four days after hatching I transfer the
to
the life
RECENTLY,
selves at the surface to floating plants,
All
about
An Aquarium Cement. JAMES
but avoid
between night and day temperature. Care should be taken to avoid too large crevices between the rocks lest the fish become imprisoned with fatal results. Under proper conditions, the same pair will spawn at intervals of two or three weeks for several months. Presuming that we have the eggs, the dish is placed where it will get a little morning sun and an even temperature maintained. In from three to seven days, depending upon conditions, very minute fish wriggle forth equipped apparently, with a sort of hook under the lower jaw by which they attach them-
is
them
to remove no eggs are dis-
fluctuation
Growth enough
showing
illustration
be sufficient for
as they are small,
water If
have good
sunlight as
number
quite a
covered, the tank should be reset. Place
where
fish
deeper.
through
to avoid the in-
of obnoxious
life.
Patience, diligence and the capability
Larger
may be fed dried shrimp, Daphnia,
of bearing a fair
or
amount of fatigue,
dried water plants rubbed through wire
necessary
gauze having about 100 meshes to the
undertake the study of nature.
inch.
qualifications
for
all
are
who
Selected.
m
Brackish- Water Aquaria. EUr.ENE SMITH, New York.
BESIDE
the freshwater aquarium and the marine aquarium, there are several other kinds, of which I will mention one,the brackish-water aquarium which may be made of great interest. may vary greatly Its animal inmates
can be used Fundiilus majalis, the marine killy; Fundulus heleroclitus; and Fundidus diaphaniis, the freshwater killy; Lucania parva, the rain-water fish; and Cyprinodon variegatus, the sheepshead
minnow.
The
pu^Uator,
is
life
Fiddler-crab, Gelasimus one of the best forms of
for the brackish tank.
mouth of
usually
It
burrow with the large claw folded over its mouth, ready the
according to the degree of salinity of the water, from almost fresh to those found
sits at
in the estuaries of the streams.
to spring at anything edible.
This aquarium may have a sand and or a clayey bottom, gravel bottom, simvilating a mud flat. Do not think that
amphibious and will climb out of the water, so that the tank must be kept covered. The clay bank should project above the surface of the water, to
a
mud bottom must mean
roily water.
was always
crab to have a resting place out of
hasta-
Callinectes
secured a tussock covered with young shoots of marine
tus, as
grass
be kept in
Fiddler-crab, Gelapugilator.
This was placed in the tank on a layer of
stiff
clay
other.
from
garis
but
[Courtescy of Doubleday. Page
mass of the long Enteromorpha intestinalis which floats about with the tide, also some pieces of laver,
brackish water.
Ulva
or
discolored.
latissinia,
which,
will live for a while in It
and renewed when
vul-
commonly, erroneously
shrimp, is another interesting
FIDDLER-CRABS.
of this tank was a
green
The prawn,
called
vegetation
though marine,
also
quite
Palaeinonetes
the same source.
The
may
freshwater. These two are great fighters, and always at war with one an-
with
the burrows of the
simus
well as other
Crustacea,
{Spartina),
pierced
it.
Small edible crabs'
clear.
I
and
quite
It is
enable the fiddler-
I have had such a one for a considerable period and it
its
should be removed becomes yellowish
it
In less salty water, the
pondweeds, Ruppia maritima, Potomogeton pectinatus, and Zannichellia palustris, as well as Spartina, may be grown. The animal life of brackish water shades off" at either end into purely marine and freshwater forms. Here
& Co
inmate,
as
it
is
always active and ready to dispute with the fish and the crabs for any morsel
Small eels too, are eligble, and lie buried in the clay or sand bottom, with just the head protruding, they make a very interesting picture. Sometimes they appear to be completely of food.
when they
buried, but the
moment
a piece of
meat
or clam is thrown into the tank near them, they will come out and devour it, often pulling it away from another. Saltwater snails may be kept for a while if the water
is
quite saline, as well as other
more purely marine
creatures.
A
Year With
EDGAR
S.
AFTER
mehed and
his nightly journey.
Illinois.
has
the river
in
the ice
of April
the rains
have caused the creeks and rivers of the Mississippi valley to rise, just that soon you will find the catfish coming from his home in the mud-bed of the stream or from beneath the logs that are very com-
mon
in the
west,
and
up the stream
in
seeking his
of food as well as
search
home
slow-flowing streams of the starting
of the year before.
This migratory
movement
of
fishes
of inland waters, as compared with that of birds fish
more pronounced
is
in the cat-
He
has had but
to eat during
little is
always alert to
secure food, such as bits of grass, insects
He
up and down the river as and falls, but by the first of June has chosen a part of the river in which he generally stays until the rise of the river in the autumn. Great schools of catfish make their upward and downward migrations (the first general movement does not begin however, until the hatching season is principally over), but by the first of July at the farthest they travels
rises
begin to isolate themselves,
excepting
the younger ones, which stay in schools.
By
the
his
hungry
of June he has gotten over
first
spell,
going in quest of food
during the night, beginning shortly after dusk, along the shallow water near the banks or ripples procuring frogs, crayfish
and other species of
wait
for
equalling
often
fish,
him
fish,
lying in
capturing
those
in size.
Fishermen find that bait placed two or three inches from the top of the water
near
the
edge
of the
boat
is
generally safe from the turtle and cray* Reprinted from The Atlantic permission of tlie autlior.
Slope Naturalist
by
home
commonly found
is
Very
sides of the banks.
often,
during
the months of August and September,
when the water is at the lowest, men who are engaged in capturing the catfish for
market, place hollow logs in
the
favorable positions for the fish and also
make
excavations in the banks, making
tempting places for the larger ones to take up their abode on their return in the spring. The catfish has been captured by this method weighing as much as fifty pounds.
summer, quantities of
early
grain are placed near these places, to
further attract the attention of the
the
Frequently, the
or smaller fishes.
it
His summer
in hollow logs or small recesses in the
In the
than in any other species.
the winter months and
but easily found by the catfish in
fish,
a Catfish.*
JONES, Lovin^ton,
of the catfish
size
fish.
misjudges
kingfisher
when near
the
and consequently is very often seized by him and drawn beneath the water. He is the Scavenger of the river surface,
His principal food during the
fishes.
decayed animal matter, seeming to relish most that which has undergone the most putrefaction. In the fall
being
late
summer,
if
the streams
become very
low, catfish of considerable size
seen
making the
rivers
As the
ripples;
do not lower,
this is
rainfalls begin
he
but
may be if
the
seldom seen.
starts
down the
stream, collecting in small schools dur-
Many times he can be seen through the ice at the edge of the water, remaining there for days ing the winter months.
at a time.
When
the ice, great
openings are
made
numbers congregate
in
near,
remaining for a short time, then returning to their homes in the mud to emerge again at the coming of spring.
Believe me, the talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well, and doing well whatever you do, without a thought of fame. Longfellow.
The Brook W. A. POVSER,
H
E who
has observed the
bearing
scientific
agree with me, even though
sicculis, will
he be most
critical,
we have here a The dainty little
that
veritable finny beauty. fellow,
in
seldom exceeding three inches and semiis very slender
length,
A
translucent. silver, is
fish
little
Lahidesthes
of
appellation
are
forbidding
rather
the
the
lateral stripe of brilliant
bounded with
our subject among the number, found in freshwater. The silvery band which is a characteristic of the family, gives the common name. Our silverside is fovind from the Great Lakes southward to Florida, and southwestward to Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas. It occurs in a variety of waters, but seems to prefer cool and species,
Silverside. Hammond, Iiid.
a dark line above,
characteristic embellishment
of
Above, pale olive-green predominates, while the abdominal region is of the same hue, but of a lighter shade. The back may be slightly dotted with black. It will be noted that
the body.
HKOOIv SILVERSIDE
quiet places. Its mouth is well provided with teeth adapted to the capture of the sundry minute animals which make up its food. In common with other fish of carnivorous proclivities, it has a very short Vegetarian fishes require a intestine. greater length of time to digest their
food,
Lahidesthes sicculis (Cope)
Urawius by W.
our subject is burdened with two dorsal fins, the forward one of which, it is often prone to alternately fold and erect independently of the rear one. The pectorals
carried
are
The
high.
rather
males may be distinguished from the females by the slightly black-tipped dorsal.
The conformation
of the
nose
and
jaws, at once lead the observer to con-
clude that the
belongs in the fishes called
fish
is
carnivorous.
family
It
of carnivorous
Atherinidae.
The
various
species are mostly of small size, occur-
ring in great schools near the shore in
temperate
and
tropical
seas:
a
few
so are provided with longer inÂŤ
A. Poyser.
Examinations of the conof specimens have revealed the minute larva of gnats, and
testinal tracts.
tents of a
number
many
species of Entomostraca, together with remains of land insects that had fallen into the water.
To the aquarium, the silverside forms an interesting addition. It is active and harmless, at least when kept with such as the usual tropical species Xiphophoriis
helleri,
Barbiis
sp.,
Girar-
dinus reticidatus, and the sundry species of gourami. While it devours Daphnia
by no means averse to dried shrimp and prepared foods. Though
with avidity,
it is
(Continued on page
72.)
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No
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provided, that the author will furnish
the necessary photographs or drawings.
WITH
The Aquarium, burden of publication falls upon new shoulders in the Middle West. this issue of
the
The new ing to
their
staff
extend hearty greet-
fellow
enthusiasts.
point
for publication near the center of population, and will greatly expedite matters in many ways.
magazine continue, it is necessary that it have the hearty cooperation of every society. How good it may become depends entirely upon the eflForts of each and every individual member. There is no valid reason why the magazine should not become the authority on all matters pertaining to the
the study of aquatic
life
in aquaria.
It
can readily climb to this much to be desired place in contemporary literature, contribute to
columns, and make it contain the concensus of opinion of American aquarists. Every one should if all will
its
very desirable that articles pertain-
ing to plants,
fish,
and other aquarium
denizens be illustrated, tion
The
formation of new societies in the Far West and the Far East places the logical
That
It is
is
The
when
a
descrip-
incorporated.
Editor-in-Chief will be delighted
overwhelmed with copy. send them along. It should be deemed an honor to con-
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Long or
short,
tribute to the interest of its pages. Don't
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to
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Write your data as you would explain the subject verbally. place
Your
local
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Editor-in-chief will be glad
or the it
in
the
to
proper shape for the
added for good measure and euphony. All readers
printer, with all the flourishes
are invited to take exception to the an-
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and the opinions of they are not in accord with
queries, if
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The man who needs
bother?"
I
a title to spur
member
him
to endeavor,
The
or intellectual.
a
is
of any organization, be
it
poor
social
"Many
old adage,
Every
you put forth in the your magazine and your club, will add a bright ray to effort
little
of your study,
interest
dawn
that
of
promise.
great
Little
pave the way for greater things. The sincere thanks of every society member is due to the former management of the paper. The admirable manner in which the magazine has been efforts
hands make labor light", applies forcibly Emulate the ctrenuous T. R., to you. even though you do not embrace his political convictions; throw your hat into the ring that has been prepared for you, put your shoulder to the wheel, and
approbation of all. It is to be greatly regretted that the illness and subsequent death of Mr. Smith rendered a change necessary in the Mr. Smith office of Editor-in-Chief.
work indefatigably
by reason of
in the interests
of
your hobby. If the support we expect is forthcoming the magazine will increase in value, The size at present scope, and size. will be governed entirely by our resources. If the wherewithal and copy are available for
sixteen-page
a
issue,
such will be published. On the other hand, it may contain but eight pages. However, an efTort will be made to maintain an average of twelve pages. It should be borne in mind that the valvie of a magazine, like the value of many other things, does not necessarily depend upon its size, but upon the conIf there is a place for this little
tents.
on
bark
the
ÂŁreat
Natural
of
seas
History journalism, and
we
feel there
is,
edited,
should
managed and printed
his extensive store of know-
ledge of fish and aquaria was peculiarly fitted for
much
With
room
for at least one.
American nation
Can is
to support a periodical that
to a
hobby
that
is
it
be said
too utilarian is
Mr. Schenk. For similar reasons the magazine will hereafter be printed under the supervision of the
Editor-in-Chief in
The
mond, Indiana.
Ham-
position of Treas-
urer has been created and will be by Mr. F. S. Young of Chicago.
filled
To much praise cannot be given the gentlemen who have so willingly, and cheerfully given their valuable time and knowledge
work
a
to
that
is
purely a
Mr. Innes' great interest
labor of love.
him
to give his per-
sonal attention to the publication of the magazine, with the result that the paper
been
perfect
a
printers art.
example
We move
of
the
a rising vote of
thanks to Messrs. Smith,
De Voe and
Innes.
devoted
purely intellectual?
Let us disprove such a suggestion. In this immense country nothing is im-
The day of the aquarium in America is just dawning, compared to its development across the Atlantic. possible.
it
in favor of
has
that the
so
Voe resigned
on aquaria and aquatic life. Surely in the great United States there is
this
seemed desirable that the Business Manager be in close personal contact with the Editor-in-Chief, hence Mr. De
in the project led
lished
him
change,
the position which gave
pleasure.
should grow and keep apace with the demands of American aquarists. In Europe many periodicals are pvib-
it
in the past,
call forth the
To
the
attentive eye, each
of the year has
the same field
its it
own
moment
beauty, and in
beholds every hour, a
picture which was never seen before, and which shall never be seen again.
Emerson.
himself a few questions. Have
Public Interest in Aquaria. G. H.
('.
astonishing
is
IT
in the
interest
and
how much
subject of aquaria
In Milwaukee
throughout the country. the activity
felt in all directions.
is
The
Public Library formerly had one copy A great of Wolfs Goldfish Breeds.
demand by
made
the patrons
sition of three
the acqui-
additional copies neces-
other books. There no doubt that the Milwaukee Society sary, as well as
responsible
popular
the
for
The demand made
aroused.
is
upon is
a
a
sure and accurate indication of the trend
Throughout
thought.
public
country, the schools have done aid the
movement by
the
much
continued infusion of new blood
the
and new enthusiasm? Therefore, it is your bounden duty to round into the fold every tyro that crosses your path.
is
interest
library for any class of literature
of
invited him to the club and tried to secure a subscription to The Aquarium? What is your answer, member? Did you ever pause and ponder over the indisputable fact that the continued success of any movement, or organization, depends entirely upon
beginner, general
sprung up very recently
fishes has
evinced
I
sufficient interest in the queries of the
SCIIENK. Milwaukff, Wis.
Foster patiently that kindling desire for
knowledge. Every additional subscriber
you secure means and a larger field us full
to
the maintenance
for our hobby.
pull together;
all
readers,
least five
at
Let
a great work,
it is
of interest and well worth our best
endeavors.
of aquaria in the class-rooms.
In Chicago two long articles appeared
The Brook
in one of the daily newspapers relative
proposed public aquarium, to be similar to the one in Battery Park, New York City. A movement has been inaugurated to have an expenditure of
to
(Coiitiiiiu'd
Silverside.
from
pus't'
l!!*.)
a
$25,000.00 authorized for the erection of a properly
equipped building in Lincoln
Park, in conjunction with the Zoo.
If
consumated, an effort will be made to have a state hatchery in the
the plan
is
may
building, that the public
see
and
understand the efforts that are being made to maintain the supply of food
and game
Our this
fishes.
societies can
growing
The public
do much
interest
in
the
exhibits by the
and Brooklyn
Societies,
to foster subject.
New York
and the more
delicate, it seems to take kindly to confinement in the aquarium, but is im-
patient
warm
of
A
water.
rise
in the
temperature to seventy degrees made it decidedly morose, in contrast to the delight of
its
heit)
death.
spelt
about
and
tropical companions,
seventy-five to eighty degrees
A
(Fahren-
temperature
of
seemed the The specimens of which I
sixty-five
happiest.
degrees
were secured in the early autumn from the broad cool shallows of a large lake, which probably accounts for their
write,
preference for cool water.
Thus
far,
I
been unable
have
secure any information as to
its
to
breeding
of the the preparation indebted to the report of the Illinois Natural History Survey on
private ones of the Philadelphia Society,
habits.
have done inuch to direct attention to the "wonders" that may be kept in the household aquarium. Just how fast this desire can be fanned into ;flame depends entirely upon the efforts of each member of our clubs. Every one should ask
article
In
I
am
the fishes of that state, and the observations
the
of the writer
species,
Lake, near
which
is
Hammond,
who
has studied
found in Indiana.
Wolf
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The study of
natural history
who
is
presented at every step in his progress with something capable of awakening pleasing emotions.
engaged in
AND
QXJERIES
^
within
is
the reach of everyone; and he
J)
A
it, is
knowledge of the food and feeding fundamental to any understanding of their place and
activities of fishes is
What
is
the difference between square-
and
broadtail
tail,
veiltail
goldfish?
W. R. R. These terms all refer to the same type, and are used interchangeably.
Earthworms may be kept on hand
for
winter feeding in boxes of moist soil, placed in a cool cellar. The addition of
some to
coffee grounds to the earth to the worms. be beneficial
is
said
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A
common
variety,
many
attaining a length of ten to twelve inches.
is
Dried shrimp imported from Germany, popular food among aquarisls a
keeping native and foreign wild fish. It has the merit of being much cheaper than the usual prepared foods. Many feed it exclusively when live food is not available, even to goldfish, with excellent results.
Where located? lateral
is
organ of hearing in fish
the
E.
J.
line
on
E.
Each
fish
is
scale of the
perforated by a
tube leading to a duct connected with a sac in the head; their function being the secretion
body
of
mucus which covers the
to lessen the friction of scales
and
impervious. This mucilaginous system is also provided with nerves and is the seat of a peculiar
water,
and make
it
sense which corresponds to the organs of touch and hearing. From Goldfish
Breeds by H. T. Wolf.
life,
and especially for their sviccessful maintenance and breeding in aquaria. With what mechanical means are snails provided to scrape the algae from the objects
Snails
upon
ivhich
it
grows.
secure their food
C.
I.
S.
by the action
odontophore, radula, lingual ribbon, or tongue as it is variously
and parks of Baltimore is the number of concrete ponds or basins for goldfish. Those observed contained hundreds of of the
function in the general system of
of
noticeable feature of the boulevards
fish
fair
the
termed.
It is essentially
a strap
which
bears a long series of transversely-disposed teeth. By means of muscles the strap acts like a rasp or
file
vipon any
which it is applied. The resulting wear of the teeth is made good by the development of new teeth in a secreting sac in which the rear end of the tongue is lodged. In some species the teeth are not all of the same shape object
and
to
size.
W^hy is Vallisneria spiralis so called? S. S. H. The genus was named in honor of Antonio Vallisneri. an Italian botanist of the Eighteenth Century. The specific name, spiralis, refers to the habit of the
stem of the female flower. The flowers of the female plants rise to the surface of the water by uncoiling their long spirally twisted stalks; the flowers of the
male plant become detached from the short pedicels at the bottom and rise to the
surface.
After
fertilization,
the
female flowers return under water by the recoiling of the spiral stem and the seeds are ripened under the surface. Vallisneria spiralis is a dioecious species, that is, the sexes are distinct and not present in a single plant, which is either male or female.
COMMENTS AND QUERIES
It
than Teleost
name
the
is
which have a
has been asserted that a carp weigh-
applied to fish said that snails will eat the gel-
It is
fully ossified skeleton.
According to the Reverend Batenian eels have been known to live in aquaria for twenty and thirty years.
The
addition of small pieces of plaster
aquarium,
the
to
materially
assists the snails in forminir the shell.
Tritons
common
newts in
or
with
and some other lower animals, have the power of reproducing lost limbs. lobsters
In Japan Daphnia is called mijinko. As much space and attention is given to its propagation as to the fish to which it is
envelope of frog eggs, thereby
fish
of the
genus
Carassius
to
which the goldfish belongs, are without
The
barbels.
anyone observed
this habit?
If this copy of The Aquarium is of no special interest to the reader of this item, it would be a favor to hand it to some one interested in the subject. It would certainly be appreciated by the management, and also, probably by the one to whom it is given.
"Those salmon that are taken in the Mersey in Cheshire, the first year
river
are called smelts, the second sprods, the
third morts,
the
fourth fork-tails,
and the
have attained their proper growth, are thought worthy of the name of salmon". From Art of Angling published in 1774. Contributors will add to the value of their articles
in fishes.
by using
well as the scientific
The goldfish was Japan from China
first
in
introduced into
at the
the Sixteenth Century.
Europe
the
when they
sixth,
barbels are fleshy elongat-
ed projections, usually about the head,
to
Has
causing the death of the tadpole.
fifth half-tails,
fed.
All
contain more
will
a million eggs.
atinovis
of paris
pounds
ing twenty
CONTINUED.
1611
It
and
beginning of was brought later
to
the
United States.
Many
discussed.
names
animals have popular
All are indispensable, as
to interest all classes of
tors.
as
of the subject
that vary considerably in diff'erent
localities.
aim
common,
all
name
Many
we
investiga-
microscopic organisms, and
those that are of such infrequent occur-
The climbing perch (Anabas Scanwhen migrating from a pool which
dens) is
rence as not to attract attention,
may
not have a vernacular, however.
in danger of drying, usually chooses
the night or early morning, while the
dew
is
specific
on the vegetation. The name scandens means climbing. still
At the meetings of the various
Catfish
smallest
are
once our largest and
at
native
The
fish.
little
stone
socie-
mature at three inches, whereas the mudcat attains a weight of one hundred pounds. The giant sheatfish, a
made
cat
is
member
of this
which arouse interesting and profitable
Europe
abundantly
Why not elaborate upon such questions and form articles for
weighs as much as pounds, being next to the sturgeon, the
ties,
inquiries are constantly being
discussion.
publication
in
The Aqnarium,
item for this page? editors please take note.
least a short
or
at
Local
largest
tropical
family,
occurring
in
Danube, three or four hundred
European
in
fish.
the
A number
of
species of catfish are popular
with aquarists.
SOCIETY BULLETINS
Brooklyn Aquarium Society
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Regular meeting 4th Tues. in every montli except.Tuiie, July &Aus.!)tFaircliildBlds 702 Fulton St., at 8 P. M. Initiation Fee,
President, W. F. DkVoe, Box 383, Baldwin, N. Y. Vice I'resident, Dr. Rudolph C. Lien.\u, 1.3~ Bain bridge St. Local Editor Dr. Frederick Schneider, 04 Grove Street. Corresponding and Recording' Sec'y, .Owen H.Smith, 52 Wall St., New York Treasurer, Harry Roessle, lUi Harman St Financial Secretary, Theodore P. Fritz, 805 Halsey St. Owen H. Smith, 702 Fulton Street Local Business Manager,
Tuesday, January 28
•-
Members and
"Auction night".
friends
SI.OO
Annual Dues,
invited.
?2.00
Chicago Fish President
Fanciers' Club
F. S
Treasurer Librarian Local Editor
at 8.30 P. M. $1.00
Annual Dues
$1.00
New
q u a r Society J-
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u
m
^
<^
Edw. W. Kiernan,
President
the the School,
German- American Sherman Ave., .Tersey City, and on the Fourth Friday at the American Museum of Natural History, 77th St.. and Central Park West, New York, each month except July and August.
Dues
Initiation Fee, $1
P hiladel ph
i
Society
J-
J-
^
Regular meeting on the Fourth Wednesday, at 1414
Arch Street Initiation Fee. $1.00
1
$1.00
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Arthur Osborne, 42 South St., Jersey City, N.J. Herman Osmer, West New Brighton, YrY.
Herman Hofimeistlr,
Librarian Local Editor
John Treauwell Nichols, Am. Museum of Nat. History Carl P. Ording, 1931 Broadway, New York
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President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Local Editor Local Business Manager
Wednesday Evening, January 22nd
Aquarium J-
J-
J-
InitiationFee,$l An'lDues,?!
--
Wm.
Philadelphia Public Aquarium, on
Meehan, Director
"The
of the
Artificial
Propagation of Wild Fish".
B Schenk, 105 Grand Avenue August Grad, 3110 Grand Avenue Geo J. C. Steffen, 950 First Street Rev. Paul Roth, 2603 Prairie Avenue August W. Pollworth, 1816 Wright Street
President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Librarian Local Business Manager
C. G.
W. A. Brye,
President
F. L.
J. W. Franzen, Curator
Secretary
Robert Rasmussen,
Tennant
President Secretary
Treasurer
A.
92
15
Packard,
South 7th Street
Perry St
Pub. Library
Loan & Trust Bldg
.504
Dedham, Mass.
St.,
Broomfield St 5
Fifteenth Street
Museum
Lee, 18 School
Chas. W. Alden,
Franklin
304
Tappan,
Treasurer
Boston Society
St., East Orange, N. J. Webster Av., Jersey City, N. J.
165
Local Business Manager
Annually
a u
Nassau Place, East Orange, N. J. New York City
H. A. RichtberG, 85 South 16th
Treasurer
Annual
Regular meeting on First Monday at lOo Grand Ave. Initiation Fee,$l. Dues, S1.20
Society
Corresponding Secretary
Corresponding
$1.80.
Membership
22
«2
a
Aquarium
i
Oakley Blvd.
O. H. Smith, 23 Jacob Street,
Vice President
Recording Secretary
Regular meetings on Second Thui'sday at
M
S.
W. Gage, 1225Glendale Ave.
J.
York
A
Dues.
6Gth Street
North Avenue
457
G. Orsinger, 123
F.
Local Business Manager Initiation Fee,
West
428
W. B. Hoffman, Hammond, Ind. Carl Fossetta, 1500 Diversey Boulevard W. A. Poyser, Hammoiid, Ind.
Secretary
Regular meetings on tlie Second and Fourth Wednesday at 809-813 Oity Hall Square Building, 127-139 North Clarli St„
Yoong,
.
Dr. G. A. Preusker,
Vice President
,
,
Boston. Mass.
Cambridge, Mass.
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will accept orders
'"
$20.00
This
ONLY
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THE
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en
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F. L.
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Dealer and Breeder of Rare and
T'm
Fancy Fish
Long-eared Sunfish
Goldfish
Prices cheerfully furnished for special sizeJ aquariums
City.
the "Guy" who put the "live" in "Living Fish Food." — If your Gold Fish are dvinj;, try it quick, twelve cents by mail. Putnam's Pet & Wild Animal Store, 50 E. Genesee St., Buffalo, N. Y.
Oir<rdinus reticulatus
Girardinus guppyi Mexican Swordtail Geophagus Platypoecilia maculata Chanchitos And many others Gambusia holbrooki Paradise Fish
A
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A
my new
practical fish in
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.T.
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Illustrated
Minn.
OF
AQUATIC PLANTS
Aquarium Book Herman T. Wolf's work
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1163 Myrtle Ave.
Brooklyn, X,
Y
Near Broadway
"Goldfish Breeds and Other Aquarium Fishes" the standard authority. Tells all about breeding fancy {joldlibli and treats in a practical way on all aquarium and terrarium subjects. 240 beautiful illustrations. Price, postage prepaia by us, $3.00 is
INNES
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&
All Accessories
".Mention
The
solicited.
Bird Store,
Carefully prepared botanical specimens.
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scaleless ffoldfish. all colors. .
little
care and breeding of
the aquarium.
and
Prices reasonata
SINGAPORE SNAILS deposit a mass of large coral-red eggs out of the water; the snails drop into the water as they hatch.
Send
fine lot of scale
& SONS
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WM.
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L.
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Finest Water Plants BREEDER OF
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Arch
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Street, Philadelphia, Pa. l\I;iiiuf;ifturer of
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all
aquarium
Try
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Fish Globes
Goldfish
Have you
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not?
It's
I
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Flatbush Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. X. Teleplioiie Coniieotioii
best winter food on the
Will develop
market.
fine
fish
and color; also makes your heahhy and robust; will
act
as
fins
;
1-ish,
Hatchery Fish Food
5 cents a box, postpaid
requisites
Send for Catalog: and Trade Prices
If not,
Paullin's
a
laxativ'fef'ati'd''
is
the
best substitute f6V' Daphhia. It contains 17 increHients, also It will not sour or Daphnia,
cloud the v.ater, ^Ihis food is used by the New York and Philadelphia Aquaria; also by many breeders in Philadelphia and other large cities Ask your dealer
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for
P.
it
or send to
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IMPORTER AND BREEDER High-grade Telescopes, Scaled or Scaleless, 25c each up
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IMPERVITE
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Ordinary cement contains alkali which dissolves in the water and will injure the fish. IMPEKVITE is an inle^M•al Waterproofing Compound of a bituminous nature, manufactured in Its action is to sea-fireen, tile-red and other tints. seal up tlie alkalies of the cement and also to prevent the water from penetrating it. The accompanyinir letter bears testimony to this fact. The Standard Paint Co, Aufrust29, Htl2 KX) William St., New York city Gentlemen:— ()l)tainiiit,' unsatisfactory results from Our booklet, "InteKral Waterproofin„
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