. The complete aquarium book; the care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes. Aquariums; Goldfish. Fig. 162. Life Size Illustration of a Precociously Developed Young Goldfish. 163. Life Size Illustration of a Goldfish Same Age as Shown Above It scarcely seems credible that these two fishes are of the same age, but they are both between seven and eight months of age. Sometimes the difference in growth is even greater. The reason for this variation is unknown. These illustrations also demonstrate the statement (page ,) that "runts" sometimes show extraordinary fin development
. The complete aquarium book; the care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes. Aquariums; Goldfish. Fig. 162. Life Size Illustration of a Precociously Developed Young Goldfish. 163. Life Size Illustration of a Goldfish Same Age as Shown Above It scarcely seems credible that these two fishes are of the same age, but they are both between seven and eight months of age. Sometimes the difference in growth is even greater. The reason for this variation is unknown. These illustrations also demonstrate the statement (page ,) that "runts" sometimes show extraordinary fin development. The upper fish will never increase much in size and will probably die within a year, whereas the lower fish has a good chance of living several years and de- veloping into a beautiful aquarium specimen, because it has strength and the fins are of the right shape for future development. This is about the right size for a fancy goldfish in October which has been hatched in the Spring. 189. 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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