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CHAP. VIII, into the boxes by means of a syringe, as in this way it catches 

 PART I. the oxygen of the air in its descent. In addition to this the 

 „ water prior to being used should be thoroughly aerated by 



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forcing air through it by means oi a bellows with a piece ot 



elastic tubing (sufficient to reach the bottom of the water) 

 attached to the end of the pipe. The smaller the fish-fry are, 

 the safer they can be conveyed ; but fish of considerable size 

 could be conveyed with safety by increasing the size of the boxes 

 in proportion, and thus placing at their disposal a greater 

 quantity of water." 



