Fig. 219. Rivulus ocellatus (Male) [.Two-thirds size] 

 This is the best known and one of the most attractive of the genus 

 habits, page 242 (No. IS). 



Breeding 



Fig. 220. Rivulus tenuis (Male) [Life size] 



Rivulus of different species have much the same habits. They are rather inactive, 

 but capable of leaping vigorously. Should not be kept with smaller fishes, hrom 

 Central and South America. Breeding habits, page 242 (Xo. 18). 



Fig. 221 Rivulus rachovii [Male) [Life size] 



The tail fin is quite black, which gives an interesting characteristic. Female is 

 lighter. Breeding habits, page 242 (No. IS). 



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