. Goldfish breeds and other aquarium fishes, their care and propagation; a guide to freshwater and marine aquaria, their fauna, flora and management. Aquariums; Goldfish. SOME FRESHWATER AQUARIUM FISHES The Scaled Carp, Cyprinus carpio communis. Fig. 43, was originally introduced into Europe from Central Asia, and has been extensively culti- vated in natural and artificial ponds and slow-flowing streams. It is dis- tinguished from its kindred breeds by its regular concentrically arranged scales. The color is variable but is usually brownish with a bluish tinge along the back and a golden or co
. Goldfish breeds and other aquarium fishes, their care and propagation; a guide to freshwater and marine aquaria, their fauna, flora and management. Aquariums; Goldfish. SOME FRESHWATER AQUARIUM FISHES The Scaled Carp, Cyprinus carpio communis. Fig. 43, was originally introduced into Europe from Central Asia, and has been extensively culti- vated in natural and artificial ponds and slow-flowing streams. It is dis- tinguished from its kindred breeds by its regular concentrically arranged scales. The color is variable but is usually brownish with a bluish tinge along the back and a golden or coppery reflection along the scales. The Mirror Carp, Cyprinus carpio specularis. Fig. 44, has very large irregularly disposed scales. Some forms have very few scales, sometimes restricted to one row along the lateral line, or in others to a line along the back with a few large scales scattered at random over the sides. Some have a dorsal, a ventral and a lateral line of scales on an otherwise scaleless body, these diflferences being produced by the careful selection and propagation of FIG. 44—Young Mirror Carp, Cyprinus carpio specularis The color of the back is a decided bluish tone tinged with green and grey, which extends over the sides. The abdomen and the fins are white. The Leather Carp, Cyprinus carpio coriaceus, sive nudus. Fig. 44A has either a few scales on the back or none at all, and possesses a thick soft. 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 Wolf, Herman Theodore, 1855-. Philadelphia, Innes & Sons
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