Tropical Fish Handbook / Tenth Edition, 1953

GOLDFISH AND 31 POPULAR TROPICALS ILLUSTRATED AND DESCRIBED
“ Twice happy is the man who has a Hobby,
He has Two Worlds to Live in. ”
A book of practical information for the beginner, containing illustrations and descriptions of Tropical Fish, Goldfish, Scavengers, Turtles and Aquarium Accessories.
Tenth Edition 1953
Copyright 1945 By GUENTHER L. SCHOTT New York, N. Y.
PRINTED IN U. S. A.
For the beginner, the happy family collection is of most interest. Here in one large tank he can observe the interesting habits, shapes and colors of a great variety of fish. If he desires he may remove them to separate tanks during breeding periods. The danger of cross breeding in the community tank is practically eliminated by the presence of a pair of each species.
The following fish are discussed in this handbook, those marked being recommended for the community tank.
Bad tempered fish may appear in some normally peaceful species and vice versa. Also fish which may make trouble in a small aquarium may be peaceful in a large well planted one.
Live Bearers (young are born alive) Guppy, Swordtail, Moon or Platy, Sailfin, Black Mollienisia, Helleri, Mosquito Fish, Platy Variatus.
Labyrinth (breathe air taken from surface, bubble nest builders) Paradise, Bettas, Dwarf Gourami, Three-Spot Gourami.