: Tropical Fish Handbook Tenth Edition 1953 by Schott Guenther Lothar - Aquariums; Tropical fish

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TROPICAL FISH HANDBOOK

GOLDFISH AND 31 POPULAR TROPICALS ILLUSTRATED AND DESCRIBED

TROPICAL FISH HANDBOOK

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.

DORSAL CAUDAL PECTORAL ANAL VENTRAL

PREPARING THE BALANCED AQUARIUM

Much of the future enjoyment of your aquarium will depend upon the care with which it is selected, and its proper location.

The aquarium should be rectangular, and the depth should not exceed its width. The larger the tank the more satisfaction you will receive from it--it is easier to balance, maintains a more uniform temperature, and allows space to add to your collection.

The principles of the balanced aquarium are very simple. Fish breathe oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. Thriving plants absorb the carbon from the carbon dioxide and liberate the oxygen. This maintains a high oxygen content in the water necessary to maintain healthy fish. No balanced aquarium can be maintained without scavengers to consume bits of decaying food and plants. Fish, plants and scavengers depend upon each other in the balanced aquarium.

Aquarium should be located where it will receive one or two hours of direct sunshine daily and plenty of strong light all day. When aquarium is located cover bottom with one or two inches of well washed coarse sand. Be sure that aquarium has been carefully washed before introducing sand. Sand and aquarium may be washed in strong solution of rock salt--RINSE THOROUGHLY.

Now fill aquarium about half full of water and set in plants. Be sure that over one half your plants are excellent oxygenators. Vallisneria and Sagittaria should not have crowns buried when planting. Plant tall plants in back or in corners and smaller ones in front. You cannot use too many plants--BUT ONLY GROWING AND HEALTHY PLANTS LIBERATE OXYGEN.

Fill tank, pouring water on piece of paper floating on top or into cup submerged in tank to avoid uprooting plants. Allow water to stand 24 hours. Be sure it is the right temperature for fish it will contain. Add snails and scavengers. PROVIDE GLASS COVER as tropicals are noted for their jumping ability. Some type of heater should be provided for the aquarium, in order to maintain a uniform temperature during the winter months.

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