. The complete aquarium book; the care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes. Aquariums; Goldfish. Fig. 2ol. Cichlasoma biocettatum or "Jack Dempsey" A fish which varies greatly in color, according to temperature, excitement or state of health. At times the brilliant blue-green metallic spots disappear, the background color lightens and dark bars appear much the same as the normal markings of the Chanchito. When the fish is upwards of five years old the brilliant coloring becomes more permanent. This plate is made in slightly reduced size from a three-year-old specimen. Breedi
. The complete aquarium book; the care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes. Aquariums; Goldfish. Fig. 2ol. Cichlasoma biocettatum or "Jack Dempsey" A fish which varies greatly in color, according to temperature, excitement or state of health. At times the brilliant blue-green metallic spots disappear, the background color lightens and dark bars appear much the same as the normal markings of the Chanchito. When the fish is upwards of five years old the brilliant coloring becomes more permanent. This plate is made in slightly reduced size from a three-year-old specimen. Breeding habits, page 238 (No. 6). •. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Innes, William T. (William Thornton), 1874-1969. New York, Halcyon house
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