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Fig. 274. Rasbora heteromorpha (Slightly enlarged) 

 Of a light reddish color, with a vivid triangle of blue-black on the side, this fish is 

 most striking in appearance, particularly in a small aquarium. It lives for years if kept at 

 a warm temperature, but it is difficult to breed, few in the United States having yet 

 succeeded in propagating them. Here is an opportunity for a clever aquarist to accom- 

 plish something well worth while. See pace 240 (No. 8). 



Fig. 275. Danio malabaricus (Lije sizej 

 In life the colors are not so strikingly marked as shown above. The darker parts are a 

 delightful opalescent color verging towards blue, and must be seen by reflected light to be 

 fully appreciated. The fins are shaded with reddish brown. The males are distinguished b> 

 the dark line running straight through the tail, while in the female it takes a slighi 

 upward turn. Breeding habits, page 240 (No. 8). 



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