To inspect any of the more extensive goldfish farms in Tokyo or Koriyama is a most interesting 

 and delightful experience, whether a person be a goldfish fancier or only a casual visitor. The 

 sight afforded by the fishes of different breeds and sizes, with their brilliant coloration, graceful 

 appendages, and peculiar movements, can hardly be rivalled at any other fish-cultural establishments 

 in the world. Additional attractions usually to be seen are little ponds containing tortoises, red and 

 variegated carp, and various other water creatures cultivated for use or ornament. 



A very old goldfish breeding station in the outskirts of Tokyo inspected by the author has a 

 pond area of 44,000 square feet and an annual output of about 500,000 goldfish, in addition to which 

 golden carp and common carp are grown. Ten persons are employed in the various branches of the 

 work, and six varieties of fish are handled : wakin, ryukin, ranchu, oranda shishigashira, demekin. 

 and shukin. The principal goldfish establishment at Koriyama has 50 large ponds and numerous 

 small ones with an area of perhaps 150,000 square feet, including extensive ponds reserved for tilt- 

 growing of food for the young and old fish. Five varieties are here regularly grown, and the 

 annual crop sometimes exceeds 600,000 fish. 



The accompanying illustration shows a part of a typical Tokyo goldfish farm. In the fore- 

 ground are shallow breeding ponds in which the water has been drawn down. The several flat dishes 

 suspended from bamboo poles stuck in the muddy bottom are the receptacles on which food for the 

 goldfish is placed. Further back is a cluster of small, very shallow cement ponds or basins among 

 which a man is standing; over some of these basins the wire-gauze covering has been tilted back. At the 

 extreme left an employe is drawing water from a shallow well with a sweep. In the small house on 

 the right fish food is prepared. The larger house on the left is the home of the proprietor and his 

 family, and is the business headquarters of the plant. 



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