THE AQUARIUM, JANUARY, 1897. 



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THE PROPER POSITION FOR 

 AN AQUARIUM. 



When establishing an aquarium for 

 the instruction or recreation of the 

 family circle, one of the principal ques- 

 tions to be considered is, in many cases, 

 that of the expense connected with it. 

 " We would like to have an aquarium 

 at home very much, but we cannot 



afford it." This expression we hear 

 very frequently, and really there is no 

 reason for it. An aquarium is as inex- 

 pensive an enjoyment as is a little 

 flower bed in one's back-yard. 



The main point one has to consider 

 when about to start one, is the location, 

 or still stronger expressed, the light, 

 one is able to supply for it. The tem- 



AquARiuM NEAR A Window, With an Exposure to the South or West. 



