
THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOLDFISH 

Ponds dug into the earth or constructed by dams are Jess expensive 
than those built of bricks or concrete, but the latter are more easily super- 
vised, as the perpendicular sides offer a clear view of the contents and 
protection from the direct rays of the 
sun during hot afternoons. However 
constructed,shrubbery and shade trees 
should be planted along the banks 
and a luxuriant growth of water plants 
encouraged in them, restricted to 
localities where they will be under 

—Sluice with fish runs (front). Sluice with fish runs (side). 
control. For this purpose Cabomba, 
Myriophyllum, Giant Anacharis and 
Ludwfégia mulerttii are best and will 




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AE Z thrive on the surface, furnish oxygen 
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and offer convenient hiding places 
and shade for the fishes and homes 
for the small aquatic fauna constitut- 
ing the natural food; having the ad- 
ditional advantage of ready removal 
when desired. No plants other than 
these and lilies should be introduced 
or permitted to grow. | Sagittaria 
—Head of farm water gate, grating, and side escapes 
Pe oo ieidiviets Sechieed aad Bonds will not grow out-of-doors. All sod 
should be removed from the bottom 
and the sides at the water level to prevent the injurious decay of vegetable 
matter. 
Feeding tables in the water are not advisable as they may become 
foul from decaying matter, culture places for parasites and safe retreats 
and lurking places for enemies which shun the light of day. The fishes 
soon learn to congregate in the desired localities at the regular feeding 
time and will keep the bottom clean and clear of food, if not overfed. 
Let it here be again noted that goldfishes of the fine breeds become 
more course in large bodies of water than those reared in small tanks and 
basins. 
SpectaLLy Equrppep GotprisH BREEDING ESTABLISHMENT. The 
illustration, Fig. 60, 1s an ideal arrangement for a large artificially con- 
structed breeding establishment for fine fishes. Its location would best be 
in the country near an abundant supply of clear, moderately cold-water, 
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