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THE GOLDFISH 



THE JAPANESE NYMPH GOLDFISH 



The Nymph is virtually a single-tail Fringetail. The anal fin and 

 tail are single. The latter, instead of drooping, should be carried out 

 straight, and well spread. This fish is usually a "sport" from Fringe- 

 tail stock. Although seldom deliberately bred, fine specimens are very 



FjG. 20. The Nymph 



attractive in an aquarium and are often retained by fanciers. In their 

 active movements, as well as in points of conformation, they make a 

 pleasing contrast with the double-tailed varieties. One of the princi- 

 [lal features is the dorsal fin, which should be large and carried quite 

 erect, as described for the Fringetail. The body requirements are also 

 the same. 



CHINESE TELESCOPE GOLDFISHES 



This most curious fish is either of Chinese or Korean origin, but 

 was undoubtedly brought to its highest stage of development in China. 

 The name correctly implies its chief peculiarity — projecting eyes suo-- 

 gestive of a telescope barrel. These make a very weird appearance, 

 and almost without exception produce a shocking impression on being 



