THE GOLDFISH 



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breeders of fancy stock occasionally get fish which are known as 

 "sports" which have reverted back in form, but not in color, to the 

 original type. The Japanese have now fixed them as a breed, and 

 export a fair number of them. They are of the most striking variation 



The Shubunkin 



in color, and make a hardy, attractive aquarium or pond fish. The 

 colors most sought after are blue backgrounds, sprinkled and mottled 

 with dark red, brown, yellow and black. 



THE FANTAIL GOLDFISH 



This is no doubt the early type of double-tailed goldfishes and is 

 the kind most frequently met with in pet shops. Enormous quantities 



Fig. 18. The Fantail 



