. The complete aquarium book; the care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes. Aquariums; Goldfish. -J Fig. 236. Lebutes reticulatus (.Incorrectly known as Uirardinus guppyij [Life size] The extraordinary variation in the coloring of the males makes this species a never- ending source of fascination. Xo matter how large the collection, it is practically impos- sible to find two just alike. They are appropriately called the "Rainbow ; The female is much larger than the male, and of a dull olive hue. See page 242 (No. 18). Fig. 23 7. Gambusia affinis (Average size) Also know
. The complete aquarium book; the care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes. Aquariums; Goldfish. -J Fig. 236. Lebutes reticulatus (.Incorrectly known as Uirardinus guppyij [Life size] The extraordinary variation in the coloring of the males makes this species a never- ending source of fascination. Xo matter how large the collection, it is practically impos- sible to find two just alike. They are appropriately called the "Rainbow ; The female is much larger than the male, and of a dull olive hue. See page 242 (No. 18). Fig. 23 7. Gambusia affinis (Average size) Also known as holbrooki, these fishes were the first of the live-bearers to be genci ally introduced into the aquarium in America. They are native to the southeastern Atlantic States and occur as far north as Maryland. Gantbusia affinis has been intro duced in many parts of the world on account of its efficiency in destroying mosquito larvae, thereby controlling malaria and yellow fever. Although hardier than most tropi- cals, this fish cannot withstand freezing temperature. They tear the fins of other fishes The darker specimens are the most sought after. Dark spot? near vent of females are produced by unborn young. Breeding habits, page 242 (No. 18). 255. 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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