10 Aquatic Lite 
Mr. Camp says, in his above-cited de- 
scription, where he calls this new species 
the “Garden Salamander,” that “the de- 
tection of a new species of Batrachoseps 
in southern California is not to be won- 
dered at, considering the obscurity of the 
descriptions in the literature relating to 
this genus. This new salamander ts fair- 
ly common in the western part of the San 
Gabriel Valley, especially in the district 
immediately surrounding Pasadena.’ 
This introduction is followed by a very 
careful description of the type specimen, 
together with many measurements and 
comparisons with other forms of Bat- 
rachoseps and its allies. 
In searching for it in southern Cali- 
fornia, one should look beneath old 
boards in gardens and yards, in post- 
holes, or under loose bricks and cement 
of old sidewalks. 
The costal folds are generally eighteen 
in number ;,.but we find specimens having 
but seventeen, or even as many as nine- 
teen. They do not present many variable 
characters. As yet its habits have not 
been described, though it is quite prob- 
able they do not differ much as com- 
pared with other species more or less like 
it. In mid-summer they may work their 
way underground to a distance of several 
feet, and they are entirely terrestrial. 
Propagating Enchytrae 
CHARLES H. ROHRBACH 
To keep a constant supply of live food 
during the winter months, and in fact 
throughout the year, secure a “set” of 
Enchytrae, or white worms, from a re- 
liable dealer in aquarists’ supplies. Pre- 
pare a large wooden box a foot and one- 
half to two feet square and six inches 
deep, and fill to a depth of about four 
inches with rich, black soil—woodland 
mould, such as may be found about the 
roots of trees in the woods. Moisten well 
with a mixture of half milk and half 
water ; skimmed or sour milk will do. Do 
not soak the earth enough to. make it 
soggy. Now spread the “setting” of the 
worms over the soil and they will soon 
disappear below. 
Keep the box moist at all times; never 
let it dry, and occasionally add a little 
undiluted sour milk and mashed potatoes. 
Do not cover tightly or it will become 
mouldy and failure result. With such a 
box a little care will keep the worms con- 
stantly multiplying, ensuring an ample 
and continuous supply of food for the 
fishes. 
SUTRAS 
Spawning Goldfish in Aquaria 
S. S. HORDES 
Before I became interested in goldfish 
I could not believe that it was possible to 
breed them in an aquarium. No matter 
where I bought goldfish I was told that 
an aquarium at least five feet long, with 
running water, was needed for propaga- 
tion. As I could not place such a one in 
my apartment, I secured an aquarium 
measuring 22 by 12 inches, and stocked 
it with quite a lot of Sagittaria, some 
Anacharis and a few floating plants. To 
my surprise, on July 7th, I discovered 
eggs attached to the plants and sides of 
the tank. Observing the old fish eat sev- 
eral eggs, I quickly removed them. 
Friday, July 13th, was lucky Friday. 
I became the guardian of quite a family, 
numbering seventy-five babies or more— 
They knew when 
to come—on Friday—just when fish are 
wanted ! 
almost an institution. 
aTSAS ities 
I wouldn’t miss one issue of AQUATIC 
Lire for the price of twelve. I wish it 
was a semi-monthly instead of a month- 
ly —H. A. Knight, California. 
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Some people learn from their experi- 
ences; others never recover from them. 
