Chapter VII. 

 THE AUTHOR'S ESTABLISHMENT. 



The accompanying diagram will serve as a reliable guide for the 

 construction and arrangement of a complete establishment for the 

 raising of goldfish. 



It will be observed that the ponds are arranged in a semi-circle, 

 not because the "horseshoe" is all the rage, but simply for the 

 reason that the little valley in which they are located is encircled by 

 small but steep hills running in that direction. As previously stated, 

 the disposition of the ponds must of necessity be in accordance with 

 the topography or "lay of the land" in the locality determined upon, 

 and the amateur will have to follow accordingly, though there are 

 changed and modifications that he can make, and in many instances 

 with great advantage. 



DESCRIPTION OF PLAN. 

 A. — Spawning or propagating beds. 

 B. — Rearing ponds. 

 C. — Storage ponds and nursery. 

 D. — Winter pond. 



E. — Isolated pond for special purposes. 

 F. — Catch-basin for stray fish. 

 G. — Lodge, where the eggs are hatched. 

 H. — Wind-brake and guard against freshets. 

 I. — Creek, passing the establishment. 

 Star. — Location of springs. 

 Arrow. — Direction of water flow. 

 Dotted lines. — Supply drain. 

 Bracket. — Outlets. 



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