. The book of the aquarium and water cabinet; or Practical instructions on the formation, stocking, and management, in all seasons, of collections of fresh water and marine life. Aquariums; Aquarium plants. THE MARINE AQUARIUM. 73 Crustacea are lively and interesting, but of course small species, or small specimens of large species are the most suitable. The Soldier crabs (Pagurus) and the Swimming crabs CPortunus) are eminently suitable, so is the pretty Strawberry crab, Eurynome aspera, and the interesting Broad-claw Porcellana platycheles. Shrimps and prawns may be ased freely ; they are li
. The book of the aquarium and water cabinet; or Practical instructions on the formation, stocking, and management, in all seasons, of collections of fresh water and marine life. Aquariums; Aquarium plants. THE MARINE AQUARIUM. 73 Crustacea are lively and interesting, but of course small species, or small specimens of large species are the most suitable. The Soldier crabs (Pagurus) and the Swimming crabs CPortunus) are eminently suitable, so is the pretty Strawberry crab, Eurynome aspera, and the interesting Broad-claw Porcellana platycheles. Shrimps and prawns may be ased freely ; they are lively creatures,. CARCINAS M/ENAS. and much more beautiful when seen in motion, gliding about Hke ghosts, than would be imagined by any one judging from the appearance of specimens on the table. Annelides afford us the interesting serpulas, some pretty sea-worms, and the terebeUas, aU easy of preservation, and remunerative of the attention bestowed upon them. Zoophytes.—This is the division from which the most prominent attractions of the tank are derived. Of these. 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 Hibberd, Shirley, 1825-1890. London, Groombridge
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