CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO 



In Short 



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Feed sparingly. 



Don't overcrowd. 



Share your knowledge. 



Treat sick fishes promptly. 



Occasionally re-read chapter one. 



Don't start with expensive fishes. 



Remember coal gas poisons fishes. 



Don't keep large and small fishes together. 



Better not try to move large filled aquaria. 



Be sure to replace covers on tropical aquaria. 



Always sterilize net after lifting a diseased fish. 



Don't leave fishes outdoors until frost threatens. 



Don't use coarse nets. Brussels netting is better. 



Fishes enjoy a change of food as much as you do. 



If you sell your surplus stock get a fair price for it. 



Thoroughly cleanse plants before introducing them. 



Don't heat with oil stoves if anything else can be had. 



Don't entrust the feeding to others if it can be avoided. 



It is well to remember that some cats are good fishermen. 



It is highly important to quickly remove unconsumed food. 



Don't as a beginner, disregard the greater experience of others. 



Don't assume that ordinary artificial light is of benefit to plants. 



Muddy water will probably stop an aquarium leak in a few days. 



Goldfishes cannot be expected to grow much in a small aquarium. 



Don't slide all-glass aquaria. Scratches may cause them to crack. 



Be careful of the plants in catching a fish. A little patience will repay. 



Don't overwork the aquarium hobby. It will last longer in moderation. 



Temperature changes of water, either higher or lower, must never be 



sudden. 

 Be sure to disinfect an aquarium where there has been a contagious 



disease. 



