rig. Si. Haploclillus canwronciisis (mate) 



Tlie Haplochiliis group are all beautiful fishes, but camcroiicnsis is the prize 

 beauty of the family, so to speak. In direct sunlight, coming from behind the 

 oliserver and striking fully on the fish, he is indeed a sight to behold — a combina- 

 tion of liarmonious blendings and striking contrasts. They die rather easily, espe- 

 cially if the water gets a little cool. The illustration is of a maximum size not 

 usually reached. Females have rounded tails and are not at all brilliant. Breeding 

 habits, page 257. 



l-'ig. L>J. Channel fasciata (aditll and yotiny) 



One of the more newly introduced fishes, and may lie classed as a handsome 

 oddity. The dots are of a silvery whiteness. The zigzag lines divide a greenish 

 color on top from a grayish color below. Gifted with tremendous swallowing capac- 

 ity and appetites to match, they might prove dangerous associates to other fishes, 

 although willing to eat prepared fishfoods containing a fair proportion of animal 

 matter. They are air-breathing fishes and will survive very had treatment, but can- 

 not withstand cold. Breeding haljits, page 256 (B7a). 



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