TROPICAL AQUARIUM FISHES 



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THE SUCKER 



As a novelty the Sucker may be kept in an ac|uarium. It is by no 

 means a handsome fish, appearing somewhat awkward and chimsy. Pre- 

 ferring vegetable foods, it will also take earthworms. In habits it is 

 perfectly harmless. 



Fig. 64. The Shiner 



THE ROACH, OR SHINER 



Here we again have one of the very hardy small aquarium fishes. 

 It is decidedly active, and if kept in a bright light shows its brilliant 

 silvery sides to advantage. The Roach is seldom still and has a stimulat- 

 ing effect upon the more lethargic members of a general collection. It 

 is of a gentle nature and is not at all particular as to what it is fed. 



Fig. 65. The Chub (Youiiy) 



THE CHUB 



Not usually known as an aquarium fish the Chub, in the smaller 

 sizes, does very well and may be kept with other fishes whether small or 

 large. It is a nest-buildcr. but requires a much larger space than is to 

 be thought of in an ordinary ac|uarium. The Horned Dace, or Creek- 

 Chub, is the most lively, and is the best species for the aquarium. Chubs 

 are vegetarians, thriving on boiled cereals or white wafer food. 



