. Goldfish varieties and tropical aquarium fishes; a complete guide to aquaria and related subjects. Aquariums; Goldfish. 40 THE GOLDFISH CHINESE LETTERED GOLDFISHES It has been claimed that in some instances the Orientals have suc- ceeded in breeding fishes marked with Chinese letter characters on the sides. In strongly mottled stock such a design might accidentally appear, but from our knowledge of goldfish breeding traits we do not believe any definite color pattern could be deliberately produced. It is much more probable that the fishes have been cleverly stained by the use of a solution o
. Goldfish varieties and tropical aquarium fishes; a complete guide to aquaria and related subjects. Aquariums; Goldfish. 40 THE GOLDFISH CHINESE LETTERED GOLDFISHES It has been claimed that in some instances the Orientals have suc- ceeded in breeding fishes marked with Chinese letter characters on the sides. In strongly mottled stock such a design might accidentally appear, but from our knowledge of goldfish breeding traits we do not believe any definite color pattern could be deliberately produced. It is much more probable that the fishes have been cleverly stained by the use of a solution of oxalate of iron or dilute hydrochloric Fig. 28. The Eggfish THE CHINESE EGGFISH A few of these fishes were imported some years ago, but have never becoine generally known. So far as America is concerned the breed is temporarily lost. This fish, as its name correctly implies, has a rounded white body resembling an egg. The absence of dorsal and anal fins enhances this efl:'ect very much. The tails are bifurcated and decidedly drooping. This fish would form an almost dazzling contrast with a Veiltail Moor Telescope. The breed is recognized in 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. Philadelphia, Innes
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