. The complete aquarium book; the care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes. Aquariums; Goldfish. Fig. 233. Platypoecilus maculatus niger (Two-thirds size) One of the popular variations of Platypoecilus maculatus, commonly known as "Black ; It is sometimes used as a progenitor in a number of hybridizing crosses, especially with Xiphophorus varieties. i i-. '... â J| Fig. 234. male Moluenisia latipinna Here we see the male fish as he ordinarily appears when not "showing ; Mollienisias are exceedingly fond of nibbling at algae, and this has an appreciable ef
. The complete aquarium book; the care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes. Aquariums; Goldfish. Fig. 233. Platypoecilus maculatus niger (Two-thirds size) One of the popular variations of Platypoecilus maculatus, commonly known as "Black ; It is sometimes used as a progenitor in a number of hybridizing crosses, especially with Xiphophorus varieties. i i-. '... â J| Fig. 234. male Moluenisia latipinna Here we see the male fish as he ordinarily appears when not "showing ; Mollienisias are exceedingly fond of nibbling at algae, and this has an appreciable effect in keeping aquarium plants and glass somewhat cleaner. When the glass is scraped free of any green growth the fishes are unable to dislodge, they eat the scrapings. Finely chopped crisp lettuce leaves should be given them occasionally if algse is not plentiful. Fig. 235. Platypoecilus maculatus, Female These are popularly known as Moon Fish and this is the "golden" variety, being a light gold color. There is a beautiful red spot in the dorsal fin which can hardly be ap- preciated in an uncolored reproduction. Breeding habits, page 242 (No. 18). 254. 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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