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THE GOLDFISH 



which have become permanent — Scaleless Japanese Fringetails and 

 Scaleless Veiltail Telescopes. Both have been bred for broad-tail qual- 

 ities (veiltail), and may be considered an American variation. The 

 characteristic points of the Scaleless Veiltail Telescopes are the same 

 as those for the body and fin formation of the Japanese Fringetail and 

 the eyes and coloring of the Chinese Telescope. The coloring almost 

 always tried for is calico, but if a fish fails in this and still retains the 

 other characteristics of the breed, it is considered a good fish. A per- 

 fect Calico Veiltail Telescope is the acme of perfection which most 

 American breeders have in mind as their highest goal. If the fish 

 turns out black, it comes under the following classification. 



THE CHINESE MOOR TELESCOPE GOLDFISH 



The Moor is a most striking breed of the goldfish, its intense, vel- 

 vety black color forming a rich contrast for the more gaily colored 



Fig. 24. The Chinese Moor 



specimens in the aquarium. The intense Idackness extends to every 

 part of the fish except the under side uf the l)elly. This shades oil to a 

 blue-gray or a slight golden tint. In the latter case the fish is likely 

 to eventually turn gold. This is not certain, nor is the blue-gray a 

 guarantee against turning, although it is less likely to do so. Breeders 

 have not found that the greatest percentage of blacks is produced by 



